The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has joined hands with Munitions India Limited, a key player in defence manufacturing, to create the nation’s first domestically designed 155mm Smart Ammunition. This collaboration aims to enhance accuracy and lethality in defence operations, marking a crucial stride towards self-reliance in defence production. Partnership for Indigenous Smart…
The US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group is undertaking two new initiatives aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s Long-Term Armor and drone capabilities.. The formation of the two new capability coalitions builds upon ongoing efforts by the coalition of close to 50 partner nations to build a future Ukrainian force capable of deterring Russian aggression for the long…
South Korean defence firm LIG Nex1 has won a $3.2 billion deal to export a mid-range surface-to-air missile defence system to Saudi Arabia. Notably, the Saudi defence ministry agreed to buy 10 batteries of a mid-range, medium-altitude interception system called Cheongung M-SAM II that can cope with ballistic missile and aircraft attacks. The details of…
The existing strength of women personnel in India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) is 41,606. The steps taken to encourage recruitment of women personnel in CAPFs & AR are at Annexure. ANNEXURE Steps taken to encourage the recruitment of women personnel in CAPFs & ARs Recruitment is being conducted by making…
India is making significant progress in developing and deploying advanced indigenous (airborne early-warning and control) AEW&C aircraft, also known as ‘eyes in the sky’. These aircraft will enhance surveillance and detection capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan, as well as provide guidance to friendly fighters during air combat. Currently, the Defence Research and…
The State Department of United States (US has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $908 million. Notably, the Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy one hundred twenty (120)…
The second meeting of the India-Maldives High Level Core Group was held in New Delhi on 2nd February 2024. During the meeting, both sides continued their discussions on wide ranging issues related to bilateral cooperation towards identifying steps to enhance the partnership, including expediting the implementation of ongoing development cooperation projects. Both sides also agreed…
Shri Shambhu S. Kumaran (IFS:1995), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Philippines, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Austria. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/37540/Shri+Shambhu+S+Kumaran+appointed+as+the+next+Ambassador+of+India+to+the+Republic+of+Austria Image Source: https://www.aninews.in/
The Indian Government has drawn various action plans to strengthen the country’s defence ecosystem. Indian industry, both public and private, is encouraged to participate in design, development and manufacture of Defence Systems under ‘Make Procedure’ prescribed at chapter-III of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (DAP-2020) wherein provisions to provide financial assistance for prototype development are also…
India’s Kolkata-based PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and UK’s Rolls-Royce have signed a ‘frame and individual licence’ agreement for production of the MTU IMO Tier II compliant Series 4000 marine engines to power government ships. The move will help the state-owned shipyard in making fast patrol vessels, interceptor boats and fast attack craft…
