The Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) will soon consider granting AoN (acceptance of necessity) for the armoured fighting vehicle-Indian light tank (AFV-ILT) under Project ‘Zorawar’ at the cost of around Rs 17,500 crore. The proposal is to reserve 59 of the 354 light tanks, each weighing less than 25 tonnes and offering a high power-to-weight ratio as…
France based aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation’s Rafale-M jet has emerged as the frontrunner to bag a mega contract from the Indian Navy for 27 fighters, leaving behind US based firm Boeing manufactured F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet. Earlier, in January 2017, the Indian Navy had released a global Request for Information (RFI) for 57 “Multi-Role…
Arnala’, the first of 8th ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) SWC Project, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata for the Indian Navy was launched on 20 Dec 22 at M/s Larsen and Tourbo (L&T), Kattupalli, Chennai. The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between MoD and GRSE, Kolkata on 29…
The Indian Army has come out with a new Request for Information (RFI) to acquire 155mm/52 calibre towed gun system. With a view to identify potential Indian vendors who can undertake the project, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/ Suppliers are asked to send information on the products they can offer. The RFI, which was issued on…
The Indian Army has successfully tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands. The extended range version of the missile was tested by the Western Command of the Army. BrahMos is a Joint Venture between India (DRDO) and Russia (NPOM) for the development, production and marketing of the supersonic cruise…
The Indian Navy has completed the trials for USD 4 Bn Multi-Role New Generation Carrier Based Fighter deal, and is now evaluating extensive trial reports of fighter jets. The two contenders for the contract are the French aircraft Rafale M and the US based Boeing manufactured F-A/18 aircraft. The trial team has submitted its report…
The Indian Army is looking to buy 36 sets of Tactical Engagement Simulators (TES) for weapons training at infantry regimental centers. A set of TES should consist of subsystems including of Individual Soldier Kit to include Individual Display Unit, Body Harness, Helmet Harness, Laser Projector, GPS & Radio Trans Receiver) x 50], Sensor Unit to…
According the Indian Defence Ministry, the value of arms / defence exports by India has grown approximately by six times since 2014, with the last fiscal registering Rs 12,814.54 Crores. Several factors like rising demand, greater innovation, more conducive policies and a maturing ecosystem in defence and aerospace manufacturing space are leading to the growth…
‘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…
