Defence Budget: Lingering Shortfall
In the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25, presented on July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has maintained the defence outlay nearly in line with the interim budget announced […]
Tag: Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Stryker Co-Production: Does India Really Need it?
India and the US are in an advanced stage of talks for joint manufacture of the Stryker infantry combat vehicles (ICVs), according to the latest news reports. The project is envisaged […]
Ministry of Defence Signs MoU to Establish Three Testing Facilities in Chennai Under DTIS
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence, under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), on signed an MoU on July 2, 2024 to establish three state-of-the-art testing facilities in Chennai for […]
Velmenni’s Li-Fi Technology to Address Indian Navy’s Communication Challenges, Receives MoD Grant Under iDEX Initiative
New Delhi: Under the iDEX initiative, Velmenni, a trailblazer in light communication technology, has recently received a significant grant from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The iDEX program is designed […]
Assam Defence Corridor: Leading India One Step Forward in Achieving Self-Reliance Goal in Defence
Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed a clear vision of transforming Assam into a hub for technology and manufacturing. The state is currently developing a policy to support […]
Bridging the Gap
In recent global conflicts, revolutionary technologies such as swarms of drones, loiter munitions, AIML, and mixed reality have emerged, challenging conventional systems with their enhanced efficiency, agility, and security in […]
India’s Defence Exports Shows Spectacular Growth, Rs 21,000 Crore Mark Crossed for the First Time: Defence Minister
New Delhi: The country’s defence exports have soared to unprecedented levels, crossing the milestone of Rs 21,000 crore for the first time in the history of Independent India, announced Defence […]
Significant Headway for Bharat Electronics, Signs Contracts Worth Rs 3,102 Crore with MoD
Bengaluru: Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed two contracts worth Rs 3,102 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The MoD and BEL-Bangalore concluded a contract for supply […]
MoD to Procure Armament Upgrades of ICV BMP 2, Signs Contract with AVNL
New Delhi, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will procure 693 armament upgrades of infantry combat vehicle BMP2. The defence ministry on March 13 signed a contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam […]
Naval Commanders Conference 2024: Deliberations Focused on Security Challenges, Boosting Combat Prowess
New Delhi: The first edition of the bi-annual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024 was conducted from March 5-8, 2024. The Conference is an institutional forum that enables deliberations on important maritime […]
Significant Milestone: Five Major Capital Acquisition Contracts Worth Rs 39,125 Crore Signed by Ministry of Defence
New Delhi: The finalisation of five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on March 1 marked a significant milestone. Aimed at bolstering […]
Defence Budget 2024 : Roses to Reality
The defence of a nation is the prime constitutional responsibility of the government in power with the defence forces as its principal executers. The government transforms intentions into fiscal allocations […]
Slovak Ministry of Defence Awards Contract Worth $132 Million to ZVS Holding for 155 mm Artillery Shells Production
Milan: The Slovak Defence Ministry has awarded contract to local ammunition giant ZVS Holding for the production of 155mm artillery shells for the Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers, one of the […]
