India and Italy have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence manufacturing, with a focus on technology and armament production. This was discussed during the 11th India-Italy Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Rome from April 14–15, 2025. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting with Luisa Riccardi, Secretary General of Defence, Italy. The discussions […]
BEML Ltd has introduced a 12×12 High Mobility Vehicle (HMV) designed and manufactured at its Palakkad facility. The vehicle has been developed for the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence. The HMV 12×12 is built to operate in challenging terrains […]
The Indian Ministry of Defence has commissioned new infrastructure valued at over INR 20 billion at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, as part of Phase 2A of Project Seabird. The development includes manufacturing-intensive facilities aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational, repair, and logistics capabilities along the western coast. According to a press release, […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply and integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters used by the Indian Air Force. The contract, signed on April 7, 2025, is valued at INR 23.85 billion and includes aircraft modification kits, installation, and associated […]
India’s indigenous defence production reached INR 1.27 trillion in financial year 2023–24, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence. Defence exports for FY 2024–25 stood at INR 236.22 billion, with a notable increase in export authorisations and a growing base of domestic manufacturers contributing to the figures. The data reflects increased […]
Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) has commenced operations at a new defence manufacturing facility in Jejuri, near Pune. The facility covers 300,000 square feet and will support the production of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for the Indian Ministry of Defence. The ATAGS system features 155mm howitzers, which will be manufactured at the facility. According […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, along with training and associated equipment. The agreements are valued at INR 627 billion (excluding taxes). The first contract covers 66 helicopters for the Indian Air Force, while the second includes 90 […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth INR 25 billion with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version and with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for approximately 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces. The agreements were signed in New Delhi on March […]
Bharat Forge Limited has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of 184 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS). The order accounts for 60% of the MoD’s total procurement valued at INR 69 billion (approximately USD 830 million). The ATAGS is a 155mm/52-caliber artillery system developed jointly by Bharat Forge […]
India’s defence exports reached INR 210.83 billion in the financial year 2023-24, marking a significant increase from INR 6.86 billion in 2013-14, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence. The country now exports military equipment to over 100 nations, with the United States, France, and Armenia among the key buyers. Items exported […]