ministry of defence

Defence Ministry Awards RRP S4E ₹9 Crore Contract for Digital Spotter Scopes

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 Secures ₹1,084.54 Crore Defence Project in Visakhapatnam

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 Secures ₹1,990 Crore Submarine Technology Contract

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 […]

DRDO’s Kaveri Engine Approved for Inflight Testing

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 Signs MoU with BEL and MEMCO for Defense and Space Collaboration

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 Inaugurates Futuristic Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

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. […]

Defence Ministry Finalizes ₹7,629 Crore Deal for K9 VAJRA-T Artillery Guns

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 […]

Workshop Held to Discuss India’s Self-Reliance in IC Chip Manufacturing

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), […]