Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to promote innovations in critical and strategic defence technologies, during DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi on March 04, 2024. Under the scheme, start-ups are eligible to receive grant-in-aid of up to Rs 25 crore for their research, development, and innovation endeavours in defence technology. “The scheme will nurture the innovation of youth, and help the country leap forward in the field of technology,” the Raksha Mantri said as he addressed a gathering of industry leaders, entrepre

Nexter, company of KNDS, has a long history of partnership in the field of armoured vehicles such as the AMX 30 with the Qatar Armed Forces. Today, we propose to renew this partnership with a state-of-the-art 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle, thanks to the benefit of years of successful evaluation in Qatar, and the lessons learned by the French Army.

The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2024 commenced on March 05, 2024. The inaugural session of the three-day event saw Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness the Indian Navy’s ability to conduct ‘twin-carrier operations’. Both aircraft carriers showcased the growing capabilities of the Navy to safeguard India’s maritime interests.

During the last defence expo at Gandhi Nagar, while discussing the possibility of India developing an indigenous aero-engine, head of India’s leading defence technology firm, suggested that it is very difficult as India lacks any knowhow and technical expertise to develop them. Private sector on whole does not have required capability to do so, he added.