Space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), which has been mandated by the DoS to acquire and operate LVM-3 in the future, is now actively exploring multiple models to engage industry with the aim of increasing the production rate of the launch vehicle to at least five to six annually. The move is in line with…
India’s premier research and development organization Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working to conduct the first underwater trial of its fuel cell-based AIP (Air Independent Propulsion) system in Mumbai. The niche technology is being developed that will enhance the submerged endurance of the submarine severalfold. Noteworthy, an AIP system gives a submarine the…
The Indian Navy (IN) intends to procure 12 (twelve) Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) from registered Indian Shipyards, and have issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the same. The MCMVs would be constructed in a phased manner over a period of 08 (eight) years. Further, the order is planned to be split between L1…
INS Sahyadri and Kolkata, Indian Naval Ships arrived at Port Moresby on 02 Aug 23, for enhancing maritime partnership and cooperation with Papua New Guinea. During the port call, the crew from the two ships will engage with personnel from PNG Defence Forces in a wide range of activities including professional interactions, cultural exchanges, Yoga…
As part of the Italian Navy OPVs (Offshore Patrol Vessel) acquisition programme Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo, with respective stakes of 51% and 49%, has signed a contract with the Italian Secretariat General of Defence and National Armaments Directorate for the construction of three next generation patrol vessels. Further,…
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately $60 million to supply thousands of 155mm artillery shells to the Israel Defence Forces’ Artillery Corps. The contract will be performed over a period of one year. About Elbit Systems Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense,…
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Finland of a M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) upgrade and related equipment. The Government of Finland has requested to buy the M270A2 upgrade for its M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). The upgrade will include: intercom…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDG 51) for the U.S. Navy. The contract includes options for additional DDG 51 ships and for engineering, design and post-delivery efforts. Due to potential competitions for the option ships, the cumulative dollar value…
India is indigenously developing a three-layered (long-range surface-to-air missile) LRSAM defence system which would be able to strike down enemy aircraft and missiles at around 400 Km ranges. Currently, the $2.5 Billion project is at an advanced stage. According to reports, a proposal to develop LRSAM defence system, pending the Indian Defence Ministry may soon…
Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel has secured a multi-crore rupee grant from the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) under the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Mission DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space), to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force (IAF). This marks Pixxel’s entry into the defence sector. Received as a…
