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 […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with ACE Limited and JCB India Limited for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks (RTFLTs) for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The total contract value is ₹697.35 crore. The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary R K Singh. RTFLTs are intended […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract valued at ₹1,560.52 crore with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL), for the procurement of 47 T-72-based Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs) for the Indian Army. The agreement was finalized in New Delhi on January 21, 2025. The BLTs are specialized vehicles […]
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. […]
