Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract worth INR 24.63 billion with the Ministry of Defence for the supply and services of Ashwini Radars. The radars are fully indigenous, developed jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BEL. Ashwini Radars are Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) systems with integrated Identification Friend […]
Indian Ambassador Raveesh Kumar visited leading Czech defence and industrial firms, including ELDIS Pardubice, RETIA, and LIKO-S, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration between the two nations. The visit underscored India’s growing partnership with Czech industry leaders in defence technology, manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure. ELDIS, a key supplier of radar systems covering 99% of India’s […]
The Indian Navy has inducted LSAM 23 (Yard 133), the ninth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, in a ceremony held on March 12, 2025, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The event was attended by Commodore Manish Vig, General Manager (Quality Assurance), Naval Dockyard Mumbai. The ACTCM Barge is part of an eleven-barge contract awarded […]
Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd has delivered the first rear fuselage for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The handover event took place at HAL’s Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, with defence officials and industry representatives in attendance. The rear fuselage, a key structural component supporting the tail section, is […]
Russia has proposed that India use its existing infrastructure for the production of Su-30MKI fighter jets to manufacture the Su-57E, a fifth-generation stealth aircraft. The offer was made by Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms exporter, in February 2025, ahead of the Aero India 2025 exhibition. If accepted, the production of the Su-57E could begin shortly at […]
The eighth and final Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 7, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The vessel was constructed by SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, a Visakhapatnam-based shipyard, under a contract signed on February 19, 2021. The MCA Barges were designed in […]
Dassault Aviation is evaluating the establishment of an assembly line in India to produce the Rafale F5 variant, according to CEO Eric Trappier in a report by L’USINENOUVELLE. The company anticipates potential orders from the Indian government, aligning with localization requirements under the Make in India initiative. The Rafale F5 is expected to feature enhanced […]
John Cockerill Defense and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics Pvt Ltd have announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture and assemble turrets for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) program. The partnership will combine John Cockerill’s expertise in advanced weapon systems with Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics’ local manufacturing capabilities. The JV aims to support India’s […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport to procure 1,000-horsepower (HP) engines for the Indian Army’s T-72 tanks. The agreement includes engines in fully assembled, completely knocked down, and semi knocked down conditions. As part of the contract, technology transfer will be provided to Armoured Vehicles […]
Magellan Aerospace Corporation and Aequs Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a 50/50 jointly owned aerospace sand casting facility in Belagavi, Karnataka. The proposed facility, located within the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster, would aim to expand sand casting capacity to support commercial and defence aerospace manufacturing. India currently […]