India’s defence production reached INR 1.27 trillion in the financial year 2023-24, marking a 174% increase since 2014-15, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence. Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, along with other domestic companies, contributed to this growth through the manufacturing of military platforms such as artillery systems, combat aircraft, […]
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the second frigate of the Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya,’ on March 22, 2025, at its Goa facility. The vessel is part of a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence on January 25, 2019, for the construction of two frigates under this project. The first ship, ‘Triput,’ […]
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited has received an order from the Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, India. The contract, valued at approximately INR 1.42 billion, is for the development of a Laser Source Module and its integration with […]
The Indian government has approved a deal worth approximately USD 70 billion for the acquisition of 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Indian Army. The contract is expected to be finalized next week. The ATAGS, a 155mm/52-calibre howitzer with a strike range of 45-48 km, was designed and […]
The Netherlands is exploring opportunities to source defence equipment from India as part of its procurement strategy for Europe. On March 18, 2025, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss potential areas of collaboration, including shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing, and space technologies. Both ministers examined ways […]
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has commenced production of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plug for Scorpene-class submarines of the Indian Navy. The plate-cutting ceremony for the AIP project took place on March 18, 2025, at MDL’s facility in Mumbai. The AIP plug is set to be integrated into Scorpene submarines under the P75 project […]
India’s ordnance manufacturing sector observes Ordnance Factories Day annually on March 18, recognizing the history and role of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in defence production. The day marks the establishment of the Cossipore Ordnance Factory, the oldest in the country, which was set up in 1787. The origins of India’s ordnance manufacturing date back […]
Keltron, a state-run electronics manufacturer, has received a contract to design and produce 336 low-frequency ultrasonic transducer elements for the Vietnamese Navy. The contract was awarded through Mumbai-based Neo Power, according to Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev. Keltron has been actively involved in defense manufacturing, securing various contracts in the sector. In October 2024, the […]
Kineco Aerospace & Defence has signed a multi-million-dollar contract with GKN Aerospace for the supply of composite components for business jets. The agreement was formalized in Paris and is expected to involve the production of lightweight aircraft parts. While specific contract details were not disclosed, Kineco Aerospace & Defence chairman and managing director Shekhar Sardessai […]
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 […]
