‘Ikshak’, the third of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by GRSE/L&T for Indian Navy was launched on 26 Nov 22 at Kattupalli, Chennai. She made her first contact with water of Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the Launch Ceremony graced by the VAdm MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding in…
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 5,000 nos. of 9x19mm Machine Pistol under ‘Buy (Indian)’ category through Fast Track Procurement route. The broad specifications for the procurement include of: • Calibre: 9 x 19mm. • Ammunition: In Service 9 x 19mm ammunition to be used. Compatibility…
DPSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LATOT) with Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), a laboratory under the DRDO, for transfer of technology of the Digital Radar Warning Receiver. Through the pact, CASDIC will transfer complete details of the technical know-how, testing and maintenance method…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted the first batch of 12 Tata Nexon electric vehicles in order to reduce carbon emissions. Further, the IAF is planning to gradually increase the usage of electric vehicles in its fleet in a progressive manner by replacing the downgraded conventional vehicles. Besides, augmentation of the e-vehicles ecosystem at…
DPSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has completed the delivery of all 16 Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV MK-III, Maritime Role) helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). These are part of an order for 32 Mk III variants announced in March 2017, comprising 16 for the ICG and the remaining 16 for the Indian Navy. The…
National Aeronautics Laboratories (NAL) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selection of production partner for productionise, supply, marketing & after sales support for CSIR-NAL’s indigenous Hansa-3 (NG) aircraft. An RFP has been issued as a Two-Stage Bid (Technical & Commercial) by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) from established aircraft and allied engineering companies. HANSA-3…
The single squadron of Mi-35 attack helicopters in the Indian Air Force (IAF) are undergoing a complete overhaul in Russia which will extend these helicopter lifespans by six years keeping them in service beyond this decade. The overhaul is being done in two batches. The first batch is currently in Russia and once they are…
The Indian Navy (IN) has received the second ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers Y 12705 (Mormugao) from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The ship is 163 metres long and 17 metres wide with a displacement of 7400 tonnes and has a maximum speed of 30 knots. The contract worth Rs 29,644 Crores…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has moved a proposal worth over Rs 1,400 Crores to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for acquisition of Rudram next-generation anti-radiation missiles (NGARM) to search and destroy enemy radar locations. The next-generation anti-radiation missiles have already been tested by the Indian Air Force from its Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft fleet and…
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, has been awarded an export order for a 155mm Artillery Gun platform to be executed over a 3-year timeframe. The total value of the order is USD 155.50 Million. The company has not disclosed the buyer except for clarifying that it is for a non-conflict…
