The Indian Army has signed contracts for the procurement of 130 tethered drones and 19 tank-driving simulators under Emergency Procurement (EP). The induction of such new equipment will enhance the overall operational preparedness. Both of the mentioned defence equipment are slated to be delivered in 12 months. The long-endurance tether drone systems are contracted at…
Under directions of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with a view to overhaul the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has set up a nine-member committee of experts under Prof K VijayRaghavan to review and redefine the role of the department and submit a report within three months. Noteworthy, Prof…
US based Honeywell, has launched a new (Airfield Ground Lighting) AGL manufacturing facility in Gurugram, India, in line with its ‘Make in India’ programme and commitment to domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. AGL, a product engineered and manufactured completely in India, plays a crucial role in airport operations and is subject to comprehensive safety and…
The Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Uber in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA and Mr. Abhinav Mittoo, Senior Country Manager, Uber for Business, Under India South Asia and Egypt. Notably, the MoU with Uber aims to provide…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from 05-08 Sep 2023 at Istanbul, Türkiye. A four-member ICG delegation led by DG Rakesh Pal, Director General Indian Coast Guard took part in the annual event of the independent forum with 23 members of Coast Guard Agencies…
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract worth $109 million to supply BAE Systems Hägglunds (BSH) the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for its CV90 platform, for a European customer. The contract will be carried out over three years. Noteworthy, the Iron Fist APS is characterized by low volume, weight and power requirements. Further, the…
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a supplemental agreement with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (FMA) for the ongoing procurement of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for deliveries to the Norwegian Navy. The value of the contract is MNOK 487 ($45 million). The contract delivery schedule and also the number of missiles to be supplied…
Macclesfield-based company Edgar Brothers has been awarded a contract worth £90 million to supply the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with the Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System, following a highly competitive trial process. The new rifle will provide UK troops with an improved lethal capability on the battlefield. Noteworthy, up to 10,000 weapons could be…
The German government has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply 40 more Marder IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to Ukraine. Placed in August 2023, the order is worth a high double-digit million-euro amount. Rheinmetall is pressing ahead with work to overhaul these older vehicles and ensure that the latest lot of Marder IFVs can be delivered as per…
