- 02 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityMake in India
First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard, in huge boost to ‘Make in India’ & ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’
Providing a huge boost to ‘Make in India’ & ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’ and adding a new dimension to the burgeoning Indo-US strategic partnership, US Navy Ship (USNS) Charles Drew arrived…
‘Swavlamban’ – Indian Navy’s Maiden Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar
‘Swavlamban’, the maiden seminar of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), was held at New Delhi on 18-19 July 2022. Sh Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister graced the occasion…
IAF’s ‘VAJRAYUDHA’ : THE ‘ASTRA’ AIR TO AIR MISSILE
“Vajrayudha, also known as Vajra, is Lord Indra’s personal weapon that shoots thunderbolts. The word’s literal meaning is lightning.” A testimony to India’s self-reliance in the Defence Sector and progress…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
MoD signs over Rs 2,900 crore contract with BDL for procurement of ASTRA Mk I Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile System
In a major boost to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Ministry of Defence, on May 31, 2022, signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for…
Indian industry, ‘Make in India’ turning out to be ray of hope for global growth: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) The Indian industry and the "Make in India" initiative are turning out to be a "ray of hope" for global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
India’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
The National drive to ‘Make in India’ in order to achieve self-reliance in industrial capabilities, particularly in Defence manufacturing, has spawned several projects, ranging from the TEJAS aircraft to various…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 amended to promote ‘Make in India’ & ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence
To further promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and enable Ease of Doing Business, Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has been amended based on the approvals accorded by…
Rajnath Singh meets executives of US aerospace giants Boeing and Raytheon
Washington, Apr 11 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has met senior executives of American aerospace and defence majors Boeing and Raytheon and asked them to take advantage of policy initiatives…
‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ seek to increase India’s self-sufficiency: US report
Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) Initiatives such as “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” seek to increase India’s self-sufficiency by promoting domestic industry and reducing reliance on imported goods, the US…
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews the preparations of the Largest Ever DefExpo 2022 to be held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, on 28th February 2022, reviewed the preparation for DefExpo-2022 Asia’s Largest Exhibition on Land, Naval, Air and Homeland Security Systems. The event has gained significant traction…
Indian Navy Showcases Latest Indigenous Acquisitions During The President’s Fleet Review
The Hon’ble President and Supreme Commander of the armed forces of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind reviewed the Indian Navy Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 21 Feb 22. With the theme…
Union Budget 2022 : Budget Reiterates Government’s Commitment To Promote AtmaNirbharta In Equipment For Armed Forces
Reiterating government’s commitment to reduce imports and promote AtmaNirbharta in equipment for the Armed Forces, the Union Budget presented in parliament today by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt…
