Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

IRRPL Ramps Up AK-203 Assault Rifle Production at Uttar Pradesh Facility

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is expected to deliver 7,000 AK-203 assault rifles to the Indian Army over the next two to three weeks from its manufacturing facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. A further 15,000 rifles are scheduled for delivery by December 2025. These shipments follow the earlier supply of 48,000 rifles under a contract […]

MoD Selects Safran for INR 610 Billion Jet Engine Partnership for AMCA Program

India’s Ministry of Defence has selected France’s Safran for a strategic partnership to co-develop a 120kN thrust-class jet engine for future Indian combat aircraft, including the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The proposed initiative, estimated to be worth INR 610 billion, includes a full technology transfer to support indigenous engine design and manufacturing. The selection […]

BEML Receives INR 1,856.5 Million Defence Order for Bulldozers

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has received an order worth approximately INR 1,856.5 million from the Ministry of Defence (Engineer-in-Chief) for the supply of bulldozers. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025. The equipment is intended to support defence infrastructure operations. This contract is part of BEML’s continued engagements with the Ministry of Defence […]

L&T Delivers First Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A to HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on July 17, 2025, at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The assemblies were manufactured at L&T’s Precision Manufacturing & Systems Complex (PMSC) and formally handed over to M Abdul Salam, General Manager of HAL’s […]

Nabors Industries Adds CNC Machines to Boost India Facility Output

Nabors Industries, a technology provider for the global energy industry, has commissioned two new CNC machines at its manufacturing facility in India, aiming to increase production capacity and reduce lead times. According to the company, the added capabilities have enabled the site to cut lead times to approximately two weeks. The new installations are part of […]

NITEQ and RENMAKCH Deliver Broad Gauge Electric Rail Shunter to Siemens India

NITEQ Netherlands, a provider of rail handling solutions, and RENMAKCH India, a railway equipment manufacturer, have delivered and commissioned a broad gauge battery-powered rail-cum-road shunter at Siemens India Visakhapatnam Locomotive Maintenance Workshop, Andhra Pradesh. The company has also delivered similar shunters to other customers in India. The shunters were jointly developed and manufactured under a bilateral collaboration between […]

Toyota Kirloskar Employees Recognised by Karnataka Government for Wins at WorldSkills 2024 in France

Ten employees of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) were felicitated by the Government of Karnataka for their achievements at the WorldSkills Competition 2024, held in Lyon, France. The felicitation ceremony was conducted at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Sharanprakash R. Patil. All […]

Amic Forging Limited Secures INR 54.6 Million Order for Roller Segment Components

Amic Forging Limited, a manufacturer of precision machined components, has secured an order valued at approximately INR 54.6 million from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the supply of components in the roller segment. The order involves the delivery of critical machinery parts designed for high performance. Established in 2007, Amic Forging Limited manufactures open-die forgings […]

Dixon Technologies Partners with Chongqing Yuhai to Manufacture Precision Components in India

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, has entered into a joint venture with Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd to produce precision mechanical and metal components in India. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing localization and strengthening supply chain integration. The joint venture will manufacture parts used in laptops, mobile phones, Internet […]