RRP S4E Innovations has secured a ₹9 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply 101 Digital Spotter Scopes, branded as “Drishti SS-D60.” The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process conducted via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The Digital Spotter Scopes are intended to enhance the Indian Army’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, with […]
Afcons Infrastructure has received a Letter of Intent from the Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), for a ₹1,084.54 crore project in Visakhapatnam. The initiative aims to enhance maritime facilities, including the Material Test Centre (MTC), Ship Assembly Facility (SAF), and the Automated Ship Lift Workshop Facility (AMCSWF). The project, […]
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has signed a contract valued at approximately ₹1,990 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the design, construction, and integration of an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plug into Scorpene-class submarines. The agreement was formalized in New Delhi on December 30, 2024, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the Kaveri engine, developed by its Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been approved for inflight testing. The decision marks a step forward in India’s efforts to achieve greater independence in aerospace technology. Originally designed for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Kaveri engine […]
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and MEMCO Associates (India) Private Limited. The agreement aims to explore collaborative opportunities in the manufacturing and supply of components for defense and space systems. Under the MoU, the companies will identify and develop components for systems such […]
BEML Limited inaugurated its Futuristic Product Innovation and Incubation Centre (FPIIC) at its Bengaluru facility on December 24, 2024. The event was attended by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Krishna Swaminathan, along with BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy, senior officials, and defence personnel, according to a press release issued by the company. […]
RRP S4E Innovations Ltd., a manufacturer of defence technology, has secured contracts worth ₹102 crore from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of thermal imaging equipment. The procurement includes Long-Range Thermal Imaging (TI) Cameras valued at ₹68 crore and Smart Thermal Imaging Sights for Small Arms (Smart TI Sight for SA) worth ₹34 crore. […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹7,629 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled tracked artillery guns. The agreement, categorized under the “Buy (Indian)” initiative, was formalized in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. According to the Ministry, the K9 VAJRA-T system is […]
The steel cutting ceremony for the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy took place on December 16, 2024, at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. The event marked the start of construction for the vessel under a contract signed in March 2023 for six ships, with deliveries expected to begin in […]
A one-day workshop on advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem was held on December 13, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. Organized by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), the workshop focused on strategies to make India self-reliant in integrated circuit (IC) chip manufacturing. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Deputy Chief of IDS (Perspective Planning and Force Development), […]