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SP Shukla elected President of SIDM
SP Shukla was elected President of SIDM for the term of 2021 – 2023 by the SIDM Executive Council. Mr SP Shukla served as Vice-President of SIDM from 2019 – 2021.
Shukla is among the topmost industry leaders in India with over 4 decades of rich, varied experience in managing large projects and operations across diverse industries, including the Defence & Aerospace sector. His academic qualifications include B Tech (IIT) and MBA (IIMA).
Bharat Forge gets Nadcap® for Metallic Materials
Bharat Forge’s Aerospace Business Division, raises the bar for quality standards for its products and manufacturing facility by becoming the first organization to successfully achieve the Nadcap® accreditation for Metallic Materials Manufacturing.
The certification is a testimony for the continued commitment to quality that will pave the path for new and enhanced business opportunities with better control over the manufacturing process ensuring “Zero Defect” compliance.
Godrej delivers 200th BrahMos airframe assemblies
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced today that its business Godrej Aerospace handed over the 200th set of the stealth universal supersonic cruise missile airframe assemblies to BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) for use in its missile systems. This will further enhance India’s national security through self-reliance. Each airframe of the BrahMos missile consists of 138 complicated subassemblies that are manufactured from more than 1500 parts.
Sat Com Industry pitches for equal Opportunity in Defence
In a meeting with the Secretary Defence Dr Ajay Kumar, SIA-India led by President Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, highlighted the possibilities for the country’s Defence requirements with the emergence of the commercial space sector and space start-ups in India. The nascent industry is on the verge of taking its rightful place among the large players internationally.
Dynamatic to Supply Assemblies For Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II
Dynamatic Technologies has been awarded a contract for manufacturing assemblies for Boeing’s newest tactical fighter, F-15EX Eagle II. This is a first where aerostructures for the latest and most advanced F-15EX Eagle II will be made in India. This contract has given a boost to the Aatmanirbhar program and strengthens US-India collaboration on aerospace and defence industrialisation. Dynamatic Technologies will supply the F-15EX aerostructure assembly requirements from FY 2022. Dynamatic will manufacture these aerostructures from their manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Tata-Lockheed delivers 150th C-130J Empennage
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) recently delivered the 150th C-130J Super Hercules empennage from its manufacturing facility located in Adibatla, Hyderabad.
L&T-Built Seventh OPV, ICGS Vigraha Commissioned
L&T-built Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vigraha was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) by Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Defence Minister of India at Chennai today, showcasing its commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ by completing delivery of all seven OPVS ahead of contractual schedule.
Mahindra Defence to Manufacture Anti-Sub Suite
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a major contract to Mahindra Defence Systems Limited (MDS) worth Rs 1349.95 Cr for the manufacturing of Integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare Defence Suite (IADS) for modern warships of Indian Navy. Competitive bids from Indian companies were invited by MoD through open tender wherein the systems fielded were put through detailed trials at sea to prove their capability.
Encore Research & Allen & Alvan to invest 581 cr in drone unit in UP
In all 19 companies allotted land to make defence equipment in Aligarh node of Defence Corridor
Thousands of people to get permanent employment in the corridor covering Lucknow, Kanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Agra and Aligarh districts
Dorf Ketal's Trentar to invest Rs. 100Cr in UAV Manufacturing
Dorf Ketal's Group Company, Trentar Pvt Ltd, announced the launching of their Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) manufacturing division and the appointment of Dhruv Arora as the CEO of the Division. Dhruv Arora is a veteran and has been part of the evolution of the UAV industry for the past 18 years. He is well known in the Global Drone Industry for his innovation, design, and technical capabilities.
Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 100th Fuselage for the AH-64 Apache
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) today announced the delivery of the 100th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopter to Boeing from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage will be transported to Boeing’s AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility in Mesa, AZ, for integration into the final assembly line.
Mahindra will supply 11 radars to MoD
Ministry of Defence signed a contract with M/s Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Ltd., Mumbai for procurement of 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard on June 03, 2021. The procurement, at a cost of Rs 323.47 crore, will be made under the ‘Buy & Make’ category. The installation of these radars will increase the air domain awareness around airfields and enhance safety & efficiency in flying operations of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
Ashok Leyland Delivers Armoured Vehicles to IAF
Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of logistics Vehicles to the Indian Army, has strengthened its Armoured vehicle platform by delivering first of its kind “Light Bullet proof Vehicles” ( LBPV) to the Indian Air force. Ashok Leyland delivered first lot of these modern vehicles on April 13th. LBPV is an adopted version of Lockheed Martin’s (LM) CVNG (Common Vehicle Next Gen) and has been developed under TOT from LM to Ashok Leyland. It is completely indigenized and developed in India.
Mahindra to supply 1300 Armored Light Specialist Vehicle
Providing further boost to ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, in New Delhi on March 22, 2021.
Kalyani-Rafael rolls out the first of 1000 MRSAM Missile Kits
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd. (KRAS). KRAS MSME- a joint venture between two global giants – India’s Kalyani Group, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel rolls out its first batch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force.
Indian Navy signs contract for 11 missile barges
A contract for construction & delivery of Eleven Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges has been concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane, an MSME on 05 March 2021. Delivery of Barges is scheduled to commence from May 22. The Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barges will be inducted in Indian Navy to undertake the mission needs for embarking/ disembarking Ammunition, Torpedo & Missile etc. These barges will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Indian Navy signs contract for 8 missile barges
A contract for construction of Eight Missile Cum Ammunition Barges (MCA) has been concluded with M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam a MSME on 19 February 2021. Delivery of Barges is scheduled to commence from Jul 22. The Missile Cum Ammunition Barges will be inducted in Indian Navy to undertake the mission needs for embarking/ disembarking Missile, Gunnery and ASW Ammunition. The project adds another milestone to the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.
Army orders M4 armoured vehicle from Bharat Forge
India's leading forging and technology company Bharat Forge Limited has received an order worth Rs 177.95 Crores from the Indian Ministry of Defence for supply of Kalyani M4 vehicles. The unscheduled purchase is being made under the provisions of Emergency Procurement.
Godrej & Boyce receives ToT for Mine Layer from DRDO
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group announced that its business, Godrej Precision Engineering received the coveted Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) for the Mechanical Mine Layer, Self Propelled (MML – SP) from the Ministry of Defence’s DRDO Laboratories at the ‘Bandha
Army Chief flags off 100th K-9 Vajra
India’s Chief of Army Staff(CoAS) General MM Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC today flagged-off the 100th K9 VAJRA 155mm/52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer from L&T’s Armoured System Complex (ASC) located at Hazira, near Surat, in the state of Gujurat.
Titagarh Wagons wins Diving Support Craft contract
Adding another milestone to the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, a Contract for construction of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) was signed by Indian Navy with Titagarh Wagons, Kolkata, today . The contract envisages construction of five DSCs. Once commissioned, the DSC will meet the mission needs of Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) which are involved in providing diving assistance to all ships inside and close to harbour for underwater repair, maintenance and salvage.
CM Gujrat Flags-off 91st K9 Vajra-T
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Honurable Shri Vijay Rupani flagged-off the 91st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from L&T’s Armoured System Complex (ASC).
Army inducts indigenous bridge laying system
In continuation of efforts towards Atmanirbharta andin close coordination with the private industry and DRDO, the Indian Army has inducted three sets of 10-metre short span bridges, which were formally handed over on 29 December 2020 at the Talegaon facility of Larsen & Toubro Limited.
The equipment will meet the important requirement of providing mobility to own forces by speedy bridging of gaps during operations.
L&T Defence conferred Green Channel Status by MoD
L&T Defence, the defence arm of Larsen & Toubro, India's leading engineering, procurement and construction projects, manufacturing, defence and services conglomerate, has been awarded the coveted ‘Green Channel Status’ for major Naval weapon
Godrej Aerospace Partners with ISRO for the 52nd PSVL launch
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group announced that its business Godrej Aerospace, partnered with the Indian Space Research Organization in the successful launch of the CMS-01 communications satellite using the PSLV-C50.
Indian Navy looking for Li-ion cells for submarines
Indian Navy is looking for indigenously developed Lithium Ion battery to replace lead acid batteries fitted on its conventional submarines. A request for Information (RFI) was sent out looking for vendors capable of designing a Li-Ion battery of 5MW power to be fitted on existing and under construction submarines.
The RFI was released on October 28 and is valid till December 9.
L&T Delivers India’s First Launch Hardware for Gaganyaan
Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading engineering, procurement and construction projects, manufacturing, defence and services conglomerate, delivered the first hardware, a booster segment, for Gaganyaan Launch Vehicle to ISRO ahead of schedule in a virtual flag-off ceremony presided over by Dr.
Redbird Flight rolls out India’s first lot of RPAS pilots
In the ongoing thrust given to the development of Drone Technology in India, Redbird Flight Training Academy, a DGCA approved RPAS Training Institute is the first flight training organisation to have successfully trained its inaugural batch of certified RPAS pilots.
Dynamatic completes 1st front fuselage FOC LCA
Dynamatic has built the first front fuselage for the FOC version of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). This is the first time a complex fuselage section for a supersonic fighter aircraft has been built by a private sector company. Dynamatic has been a preferred production partner for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for over three decades on all their major platforms.
L&T defence receives order over Rs 1300 cr in last quarter
Defence Engineering segment, L&T, received orders worth ₹ 1,341 crore during the quarter ended September 30, 2020 which mainly includes the contract for supply of Pinaka Weapon Launcher Systems, registering substantial growth over the corresponding quarter of the previous year on a low base.
L&T Launches 7th Offshore Patrol Vessel for Indian Coast Guard
Continuing its unique performance on construction of defence vessels, L&T launched the seventh and final Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today at its Defence Shipyard at Kattupalli, north of Chennai.
Solar Group signs contract for one million grenade
In a much-needed boost to the ‘Make In India’ initiative in the defence sector, the Ministry of Defence today signed an agreement with Economics Explosive Ltd. (EEL), a division of Nagpur-based Solar Group, to supply 10 lakh modern hand grenades for the Indian Army. The deliveries of multi-mode hand grenades (MMHG) would be spread over two years and the total value of the capital contract is Rs 409 crores.
BrahMos with indigenous system flight tested
Massively bolstering India’s combat capability and enhancing national security, the BRAHMOS surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile featuring an indigenous Booster and Airframe Section along with many other Made in India sub-systems was successfully test fired for designated range at 1030 hours today on September 30, 2020 from ITR, Balasore in Odisha.
The test firing was jointly conducted by DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace.
Dynamatic to support Boeing T-7A Red Hawk
Dynamatic has been awarded a contract for the delivery of tools for the Static and Fatigue Testing of the control surfaces of the Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk Program.
Make India net exporter of defence equipment – Gen Rawat
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence today said that as India grows in her stature, the security challenges will rise proportionately in the same direction. “India's aspirations of being a regional power can no longer be held hostage to arms import,” he said.
Godrej & Boyce and OFB together in automated Pinaka rocket assembly line
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej group announced that its business unit Godrej Tooling had partnered with the Ordnance Factory Chandrapur, Maharashtra to conceptualise and develop an indigenous Automated Assembly line for production of Pinaka Rockets, that was inaugurated by the Hon’ble defence Minister Rajnath Singh and dedicated to the nation on August 10, 2020.
L&T Achieves Major Milestone in Global Fusion Project
The heavy engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading engineering, construction, technology, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, has flagged-off the most complex and final assembly of Cryostat, the largest stainless-steel, high-vacuum pressure chamber in the world.
SIDM seminar on indigenisation in Army work shop
The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army in partnership with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today inaugurated a three-day Digital Seminar-cum-Exhibition on ‘Opportunities for Indigenisation in Army Base Workshops’ to take forward the `Make in India’ and `Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Government of India, a notch higher.
Godrej delivers valves for DRDO's ventilator
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej group announced that Godrej Aerospace has developed and delivered 1,000 Proportional Solenoid Valves (PSV), a critical component for making ventilators, for the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
L&T to built network management system for Army
The Smart World & Communication Business of L&T Construction has secured a large order from the Indian Army to establish a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art Unified Network Management System to Manage, Support and Operate the countrywide Armed Forces Network under the Network for Spectrum (NFS).
Sets defence export target at $5 billion in next five years-RM
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for an increased participation of the private sector in defence manufacturing to realise the Government’s vision of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024.
Self-reliance in small arms manufacturing is a necessity – VAdm Hari Kumar
Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to The Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, today said that self-reliance in the small arms sector is fundamentally necessary for the nation in the long run.
Defexpo 2020 - Bharat Forge
Bharat Forge Ltd., the world’s leading technology solutions provider signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DASTAN Corp., Kyrgyzstan, engaged in development of Torpedoes with advanced homing heads for Shipborne & Submarine platforms, used by Indian Navy.
Defexpo 2020 – Interview L&T
On L&T’s journey in the defence sector
L&T MBDA Missile Systems Sets Up Missile Integration Facility
L&T MBDA Missile Systems (LTMMSL), a joint venture between Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s multinational engineering conglomerate and private sector defence major, and MBDA, a world leader in missile systems, has set up a Missile (inert*) Integration facility.
Jindal Defence forays into small arms manufacturing
Jindal Defence, part of O P Jindal Group, today announced its advent into small arms manufacturing in India.
DefExpo2020 - MKU
MKU, a leading defence and security solutions provider will be participating in DefExpo 2020, scheduled to be held from February 5th to 8th at Vrindavan Yojna, Sector 15, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. MKU is committed to ‘Make in India’ and has been transforming the defence industry landscape in India by deploying newer and advanced technologies in electro optics and armour solutions.
DefExpo2020 - Lohia Group
The Lohia Group, a recent entrant into the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) sector with focus on cutting edge composites technology, will be participating in DefExpo 2020, scheduled to be held from February 5th to 8th at Vrindavan Yojna, Sector 15, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Rajnath Singh flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T at L&T Plant
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Armoured System Complex at Hazira in Gujarat today. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Raksha Mantri called for active participation of the private sector in defence manufacturing, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to make India an arms manufacturing hub and net defence exporter.
Over 55,000 SDR for three services under Make-II
India is looking to equip its three services with modern state-of-the-art software-defined radios (SDR). After the failure to procure them in the previous attempt, the Indian Army has initiated a process to map industrial capacity in for this programme, sources informed. The combined requirement for the three services-Army, Navy, and Air Force is over 55,000 wherein army share is around 50,000 of these radios.
Interview - Godrej Aerospace
IDI - You are one of the major partners of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), tell us about your role in Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan – 1&2
Interview - Abhishek Jain, VP, Zeus Numerix Pvt Ltd
"We have now graduated from being a software company to build-to-specification company"- Abhishek Jain
India to achieve USD 26 Billion Defence Industry by 2025: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said the Government is committed to work towards achieving a USD 26 billion Defence industry by 2025. Addressing the second annual session of Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers here today, he said the Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under “Make in India” Initiative to realize USD 5 Trillion Economy by 2024.
Astra-Rafael inaugurates new facility at Hyderabad
Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware Technology Park, Hyderabad on 27 August 2019. The occasion was graced by Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Minister of State, Home Affairs, in the presence of H.E. Mr.
Data Pattern wins contract for 9 precision radars
A contract for installation and commissioning of nine Precision Approach Radars (PARs) was concluded today between Ministry of Defence and M/s Data Pattern (India) Pvt Ltd at a cost of Rs 380 crores under ‘Buy Indian’ category.
Kalyani-Rafael JV to make 1000 Barak-8 kits
At a ceremony earlier today, RAFAEL Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Air & Missile Defense Systems Division, Brigadier General (ret.) Pini Yungman, presented to Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd, India (KRAS) a $100 Million contract for manufacturing 1,000 BARAK-8 MRSAM missiles' kits which in turn would be supplied to BDL for further integration. KRAS is a 49:51 ratio Joint Venture between RAFAEL Advanced Systems and Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, with the Indian partner holding 51%.
After warships, India needs to build world class merchant vessels: Vice Admiral A.K. Saxena
Vice Admiral A.K. Saxena, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, Indian Navy today said that India needs to expand its capability in building world class warships to merchant vessels in the run up to the ‘International Seminar on Nation Building Through Shipbuilding’ later this month.
Army Chief commissions Coast Guard OPV, 50th delivery by L&T
Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat on Monday commissioned Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Veera into the Indian Coast Guard fleet. It was handed over to Coast Guard on February 27. The ship is third OPV delivered to Coast Guard in last one year ahead of schedule.
The ceremony was conducted in the presence of Director General Rajendra Singh, Director General Indian Coast Guard and other senior officials and dignitaries.
Kalyani Group and Thales to develop next generation weapon system in India
Kalyani Group and Thales have formalized a new collaboration for the design, development and manufacture of next generation weapons systems for the Defence and Law Enforcement sectors in India and abroad.
Navy receives combat management system for IAC
The Combat Management System (CMS) for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) developed with M/s Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (TPSED), in collaboration with Weapon and Electronics System Engineering Establishment (WESEE) and M/s MARS, Russia was handed over by Mr Sukaran Singh, CEO and MD, M/s Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. to Indian Navy/ Chief of Materiel, Vice Admiral GS Pabby, PVSM, AVSM, VSM on 28 Mar 19 at M/s TPSED, Bengaluru, on successful completion of all tests and trials.
L&T Announces a New Strategic Initiative L&T-Nxt
Larsen & Toubro has announced a new strategic initiative, L&T-Nxt, to define the future of the organization from a fresh perspective. It has been identified as a select initiative in L&T’s five-year strategic plan.
Army inducts indigenous bridge
In another inspring example of indigenisation of defence equipment, 5 Metre Short Span Bridge was formally handed over to the Indian Army on 20 March 2019 in a ceremony at the Talegaon facility of Larsen & Toubro Limited. The Bridge is indigenously designed & developed and is the result of close coordination between the Corps of Engineers and the DRDO laboratory at Pune R&DE (Engineers).
Dynamatic delivers 100th Ship Set of A330
Dynamatic today handed over the 100th Ship Set of Airbus A330 Family Flap-Track-Beams to Airbus in the presence of Klaus Richter, Executive Vice President & Head of Procurement, Airbus. Dynamatic is a Tier 1 supplier for Airbus for A330 Family Flap-Track-Beams. It has created a global foot print in manufacturing of details parts in the UK and assembly in India. Dynamatics has worked closely with major aircraft manufacturers to establish advanced manufacturing capabilities in India, which is truly in consonance with the 'Make in India' program.
Conference with the Indian suppliers for the Ka-226T project
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) organized the conference of potential suppliers of components for Ka-226T helicopter made in India. The event took place within the scope of Aero India Show 2019 with more than 30 Indian industrial enterprises as participants. Identifying the chain of local suppliers is a part of the project of setting up the production of Ka-226T helicopter in India.
Saab Expands Ties With Indian Aerospace Firms for Gripen Aerostructures
Saab has taken another important step forward to expand its footprint and aerospace ecosystem in India by signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three of the country’s leading aerospace manufacturers; Dynamatic Technologies Limited, CIM Tools Private Limited and Sansera Engineering Private Limited.
Safran and Maini sign MoU
Safran Helicopter Engines (previously known as Turbomeca) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maini Precision Products to develop a long-term industrial strategic relationship for parts manufacturing. Maini will be part of Safran Helicopter Engines supply chain.
Kalyani Group explores Investing in Aeron Systems
Kalyani Group and Aeron Systems, a Pune based Smart Technology Company, developing indigenous Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) & Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have come to an understanding to explore investment options into Aeron Systems, with the former coming on board as a strategic investor.
Aero India 2019 - Cyient announces launch of WanderB VTOL Unmanned Aerial System
Cyient Solutions & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (CSS), a joint venture between Cyient Ltd. and BlueBird Aero Systems, Israel, today launched its latest offering, theWanderB Vertical Take-Off & Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System.
Aero India 2019 - Kalyani Group and Belcan Announce Partnership
Kalyani Group and Belcan, LLC announced partnership to provide highly advanced technological product and service offerings in Defence, Aerospace, and other technical segments in India. The companies will work together in the design and development of helicopter engines and transmission systems in Defence and Aerospace, as well as collaborate on Advanced Manufacturing practices and Digital Manufacturing & Internet of Things solutions.
Russian Helicopters signs MoU with five Indian firms
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of State Corporation Rostec) and a number of Indian companies signed Memorandums of Understanding at Aero India 2019. The parties agreed to explore the producing a number of assemblies and components for Ka-226T helicopter in India.
MoD sends out EoI for 111 NUH
In a first of its kind, Ministry of Defence has issued Expression of Interest (s) for shortlisting of potential Indian Strategic Partners and foreign OEMs for the ‘Procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) for the Indian Navy on 12 Feb 19. These helicopters will replace Chetak Helicopters and will be utilised for albeit SAR, CASEVAC, LIMO, passenger roles and torpedo drops. 95 helicopters out of 111 will be manufactured in India by the selected Indian Strategic Partner. The case was approved by DAC on 25 Aug 18.
Lohia Group enters Defence-Aerospace sector
The Lohia Group marked its entry into the Aerospace and Defence sector with the acquisition of Israel-based Light & Strong Limited.
PM dedicates L&T's Armoured complex to the nation
India’s first Armoured Systems Complex (ASC) in the private sector, developed by Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, defence and services conglomerate, was dedicated to the nation by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today. Honourable Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was also present on this occasion.
Adani-Elbit inaugurate India’s first private UAV manufacturing
Adani Elbit Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Complex (UAV), was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Home Minister of Telangana, Shri Mohammad Mahmood Ali in presence of Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary – IT & Industries, State of Telangana, Mr. Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprise Limited, Mr. Karan Adani, CEO, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Mr. Bezhalel Machlis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Elbit Systems.
Ashok Leyland - ELBIT Systems sign MOU for High Mobility Vehicles
Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of Wheeled Military Vehicles to Indian Army, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ELBIT Systems. As part of this agreement, Ashok Leyland will provide High Mobility vehicles (HMV) for mounting Elbit Systems’ artillery guns and systems. The integrated systems are targeted for worldwide export markets.
L&T Launches 4th Offshore Patrol Vessel for Coast Guard
New Delhi, Nov 02, 2018: Continuing with its remarkably reliable performance, L&T launched the fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) today ahead of schedule for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The vessel was launched at the hands of Mrs. Chitra Chafekar at L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard, near Chennai in the august presence of the Chief Guest, IG Vijay D Chafekar, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (West) of Indian Coast Guard.
Reliance Naval launches training ship for Coast Guard
A state-of-the-art Training Ship of 3,000 tonnes displacement was launched today at the shipyard of Reliance Naval & Engineering, located at the Port of Pipavav, Gujarat. The training ship, the largest ship ever built for the Indian Coast Guard, was launched at the auspices of Smt Urmila Singh, wife of Sh Rajendra Singh, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. The ship was named by Smt. Urmila Singh as ICGS Varuna, at a ceremony attended by a large gathering of Coast Guard officers and sailors, local dignitaries and Government officials.
Tata Motors to showcase its Combat Vehicles at the BIMSTEC Summit
Pune, September 14, 2018: Tata Motors, India’s largest private sector land mobility player in the Defence space, will showcase its two flagship vehicles that have substantial export potential at the BIMSTEC Nations Summit 2018 in Pune.
L&T Hands Over Second OPV to Indian Coast Guard
On August 30, L&T, India’s leading engineering conglomerate, delivered the second of the seven Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), ahead of the schedule, to the Indian Coast Guard, Company said in a statement.
MSMEs - Invest more in R&D, RM
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to invest more in research & development and manufacture new products & technologies and thereby contribute to the security and progress of the country. He was delivering the inaugural address at the MSME Conclave, organised by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence in partnership with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) in hybrid mode, in New Delhi on December 04, 2021.
Two firms to invest Rs 215 crore in UP’s Defence Corridor
The upcoming Defence Corridor in UP will not only host bigger companies manufacturing drones and missiles, but also firms that make cartridges for arms used by the security forces such as assault and sniper rifles and CQB carbines, frames for polymer frame pistols and safety equipment.
Two companies namely Delta Combat Systems Limited (Delta) and Werywin Defence Private Limited are investing Rs 215 crore in the Jhansi node of the Defence Corridor to set up their units for manufacturing smaller arms.
Mahindra Aerostructures to make Boeing 737 components
Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd (MASPL) has been awarded a contract for manufacturing and supply of the Boeing 737 inlet outer barrel components and sub-assemblies, the legendary single-aisle family of airplanes, at the state-of-the-art MASPL facility in Narsapura, near Bengaluru, India. Production begins in 2023.
L&T flags off 700 MWe Reactor End-Shields to NPCIL
The heavy engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro, flagged-off the Second End-Shield for NPCIL’s indigenously designed 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) to be set up at Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) in Fatehabad district of Haryana.
Dynamatic completes 150 shipset of Airbus A33O
Dynamatic Technologies Limited has completed 150 ship sets of Airbus A330 Flap Track Beam assemblies and handed them over to Airbus through a virtual event, which was witnessed by senior executives from Airbus in France & India.
11 firms to develop mobile terminal prototype for Army
Robust communication support has always been a key enabler of combat potential of the field army. Advancements in communication technologies have facilitated solutions which can be adapted and customised as per operational requirements to give a distinctive winning edge.
L&T Heavy Engineering delivers 700 MWe steam generator
The Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro dispatched the first out of four 700 MWe Steam Generators for the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) 1&2 project in 36 months, creating a new global benchmark in the nuclear manufacturing industry.
IDEX-21- Bharat Forge & Paramount Group to make armoured vehicles
Global Aerospace and Technology company Paramount Group and India based Engineering & Technology conglomerate Bharat Forge Limited, announced a cooperation that will see them join the technologies, capabilities and expertise of both groups in order to manufacture Armoured Vehicles in India.
SIDM, Army signs MoU on cooperation on indigenization
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) commemorated its 25 years of partnership with the Indian Army today by organizing a Session on ‘25 Years of Army – Industry Partnership’. The Session was held in partnership with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The first formal “Army - Industry Partnership” Conference was held on 14 & 15 September 1995.
Defence co-operation is important in Indo-Maldives relations
Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary (DP), Ministry of Defence, Govt of India today said that India and Maldives share a very close, cordial and a multidimensional relationship. India occupies a pre-eminent position in the Maldives and in accordance with the Neighbourhood First policy of Govt of India, we remain committed as a developmental partner for a stable, prosperous and peaceful Maldives. “Regular scheduled high-level exchange of visits is providing a sustained impetus to the growing relationship between the two nations,” he added.