Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the reactivation of its Nashik facility to manufacture 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft under a $1.3 billion contract approved in September 2023. This production order, aimed at replenishing the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet, will resume assembly operations that were previously focused on the Su-30MKI model. HAL expects to […]
Kineco Aerospace & Defense has commenced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Goa, marking the start of construction on a 30,000-square-foot unit dedicated to producing primary aerostructures and complex assemblies. The Bhoomipujan, or groundbreaking ceremony, took place at Plot No. 61-B, adjacent to the existing facility. The new facility, designed as a three-story building, […]
Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), a government-owned defense equipment manufacturer, announced it has received additional orders worth ₹500 crore since its previous disclosure on October 7, 2024. This brings BEL’s total order value for the current financial year to ₹8,194 crore. The new orders include laser range finders, communication systems, vessel support and communication equipment, test […]
BEML Ltd. has received “Self-Certification” status for its defence equipment from the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Government of India. The certification, valid for three years, enables BEML to certify the quality of its products independently, eliminating the need for third-party inspections on 842 products in its defence equipment portfolio. The self-certification status was conferred […]
NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh, aimed at providing reliable power to remote off-grid Army locations. This system will use hydrogen as an energy storage medium to generate and maintain a steady output of 200 kW year-round, regardless of severe weather conditions. The foundation stone […]
Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS) has opened a new manufacturing facility in Amritsar, specializing in arms and ammunition for the defence sector. The announcement was made at a press conference held by Punjab Police. The expansion adds to VTDS’s existing manufacturing operations, which include a facility in Jhansi within the UP Defense Corridor. According to […]
Reliance Infrastructure has announced plans to invest ₹10,000 crore over the next decade to establish an integrated facility for manufacturing explosives, ammunition, and small arms in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The facility, located within the Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC), will occupy 1,000 acres in the Watad industrial area and primarily target export markets, according to a […]
India and Spain jointly inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, today, marking the start of C-295 military aircraft assembly in India. The facility, operated by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL), will assemble 40 C-295 aircraft as part of a 56-aircraft order for the Indian Air Force, with the remaining 16 units being manufactured […]
Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture between India and Russia responsible for manufacturing the Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, has seen a rise in export inquiries from African and Middle Eastern countries. The interest comes amid sanctions imposed on Russia by the US and other Western nations, opening opportunities for the joint venture to […]
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility for explosives and small arms in Maharashtra. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government to develop the project at a special economic zone (SEZ) in Raigad district. The initial investment for the facility is projected to be ₹1,200 […]