The Indian Army plans to end imports of ammunition starting in the financial year 2025–26, transitioning entirely to domestic sourcing. According to Army officials, Indian manufacturers have scaled up production to meet nearly all requirements. Major General V.K. Sharma, Additional Director General (Procurement), stated that the Army has identified local sources for approximately 150 of […]
Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Solar Industries India Limited, has received fresh orders from both the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Indian Army. The MoD contract, valued at INR 1.58 billion, is for the supply of defence products and is scheduled to be executed within one year. Additionally, the […]
India’s use of domestically developed military technology, including air defence systems and loitering munitions, featured prominently in Operation SINDOOR, a coordinated response to recent cross-border attacks. The Indian Armed Forces deployed a mix of legacy and indigenous platforms to neutralise aerial threats and carry out precision strikes without crossing international boundaries. On May 7–8, multiple […]
Allison Transmission has been selected to supply its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all prototype vehicles being developed by the three Indian government-funded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) under the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) program. The program seeks to replace approximately 1,750 aging BMP-II infantry vehicles operated by the Indian Army. The total value of […]
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 Indian Army has inaugurated the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru as part of its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations. The virtual event was led by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff. The IAAIIC, developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), aims to enhance operational […]
