defence industry

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate, Taragiri, here on Friday, highlighting the strategic importance of India's eastern coastline.The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of senior naval...

April 02, New Delhi: India's indigenous fighter jet program is back in the spotlight as the grounded fleet of 36 HAL Tejas Mark 1 aircraft is set to resume operations within a week following technical clearance.In an exclusive interview with DD, D. K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of...

Gwalior, March 28 In a boost to the Indian Army's firepower, a major defence company delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) on Saturday, manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative.The 7.62 mm-calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and...

New Delhi, March 19 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India must work in a mission-oriented mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness, and make the country self-reliant in...

New Delhi, March 19 India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing to enhance its defence preparedness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts.In a speech at an event, Singh asserted that the two...

March 19, New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi today, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies and strengthening India's defence production ecosystem.The two-day conclave at the Manekshaw Centre aims to...

New Delhi, March 19 India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts.Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said the two conflicts...

New Delhi, March 16 A first-of-its-kind facility that will enable testing, maintenance, and servicing of critical pneumatic systems installed on Kalvari-class submarines has been commissioned at a technical workshop in Karwar, Karnataka, officials said on Monday.Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, the...

Gandhinagar, March 16 Over the past decade, India has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation in the defence and security ecosystem, and is today investing in next-generation technology, transforming the way defence solutions are conceived and developed, Union Minister Rajnath Singh said here on...

Kochi, March 13 The current situation in West Asia will not have any immediate negative impact on Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the country's leading public sector company.However, if such conditions persist for more than a year, the company could be affected, the official said.Speaking to...

New Delhi, March 11 India is committed to the welfare of its neighbors while remaining firm on its zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Wednesday.He made this statement in his keynote address at a national seminar – "Changing Dynamics in...

New Delhi, March 6 In the backdrop of various conflicts taking place in the world, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Thursday said that in these times, countries will have to build their own industrial complex, carry out upgrades of technology while production is taking place, and be...

Bengaluru, March 5 On Thursday, Navratna Defence PSU BEL announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bellatrix Aerospace, a space technology company specializing in satellite propulsion systems and satellite subsystems, to collaborate on the design, development, and...

New Delhi, March 3 – A defence entrepreneur based in the city recently received two threatening phone calls from abroad, warning him of dire consequences if he did not agree to their demands.The callers, allegedly the kingpin of international extortion rackets operating in foreign locations...

India and Canada exchanged three agreements today in various areas, including cooperation on critical minerals, promoting the use of renewable energy, and cultural cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, held delegation-level talks at the Hyderabad...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and Canada will work towards enhancing defence industries, maritime domain awareness, and military exchanges, and announced the establishment of a defence dialogue.Addressing a joint press conference with his Canadian...

Bengaluru, February 24 Karnataka Minister M B Patil chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors on Tuesday to discuss sector growth and government support measures.The meetings were attended by leading...

Tel Aviv, February 19 Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to strengthen defence ties and enhance ongoing joint activities, including future seminars and cooperative initiatives.The International Defence...

Bengaluru, February 17 – French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin stated on Tuesday that the establishment of the H125 helicopter assembly facility in India marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between India and France.Vautrin addressed the audience at Vemagal...

Kolar, February 17 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Tuesday that India's collaboration with France is limitless, asserting that the sky is not the limit to the nation's mutually beneficial partnership."India and France are trusted strategic partners," he said.He remarked, "We...