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Rajnath Singh Approves Fourth Indigenisation List of 928 Defence Equipments

The move is to promote self-reliance and will look at Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/Sub-systems/Spares & Components, including high-end materials & spares, with import substitution value worth Rs 715 crore

Defence Ministry Inks Rs 470 Cr Contract For Modernisation Of Naval Aircraft Yards At Goa, Kochi

BW Online Bureau

This project will generate an employment of more than 1.8 lakh man-days over a period of three years

Bharat Dynamics Signs Rs 8161 Cr Contract With MoD For Indian Army

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

The contract, which was signed at New Delhi today is for two regiments of Indian Army. The order is to be executed in three years

Defence Ministry Signs Contracts Worth Rs 3800 Cr With Bharat Electronics, IAF

BW Online Bureau

The contracts focus on supply of Medium Power Radar and Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for Indian Air Force

Defence Ministry Inks Rs 667 Cr Contract For 6 Dornier-228 Aircraft From HAL

BW Online Bureau

National

The procurement of the six Dornier aircraft with bolster IAF’s capabilities

Navy To Tighten Ocean Surveillance, Says MoD

BW Online Bureau

Economy

The MoD highlighted the maritime security architecture in the Western Indian Ocean, supported by the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC), the RCOC in Seychelles and the national centres of seven signatory countries namely, Comoros, Djibouti, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles

MoD To Fill Gap In Defence Aircraft Engine, Lines Up To Buy Worth Of Rs 1.5 Tn

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Considering the coming decade, the Indian military can be expected to buy around thousand engines for fighter aircraft alone and estimated data suggests 28 engines for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA), 83 engines for as many Tejas Mark 1A fighters, 126 Tejas Mark 2 fighters and 294 engines for 147 twin-engine

We Are Hopeful Of Not Only ATAGS To Be Inducted But Garuda And Light Weapon Also—Baba Kalyani, CMD Bharat Forge

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy Policy Defence

Kalyani Strategic Systems, the defence arm of Bharat Forge is aiming to be the leading Indian OEM of the world in Defence & Aerospace. KSSL is developing an entire range of field Artillery for Army: Bharat 52/ 45, Garuda 105 and ATAGS with DRDO. Fact that in decades, Indian Army could only acquire M777 howitzer into its Artillery, reflects how heavy our defence import has been — a dereliction in addressing the huge technological gaps. In an exclusive interaction, Baba Kalyani speaks with Manish Kumar Jha of BW Businessworld on his boldest steps and efforts, where he is striving to build indigenous capabilities for Indian Armed Forces. He also puts forth his vision for the critical advance technology in the areas of complex materials and structure for the engine & propulsion system.

India's Fifth P-75 Scorpene Class Submarines ‘VAGIR’ Begins Sea Trails Amid Incessant Delays

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy Policy Defence

The fifth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 01 Feb. The submarine is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in the year 2022 after completion of these trials. While the Project 75 is near completion, It has been marked with incessant delays and subsequent late delivery to the Indian Navy. Also, the Socorpene submarines are yet not fitted with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, which was planned earlier. The AIP system was supposed to add desired capability to the conventional diesel-electric submarines underwater. DRDO is making on the AIP system and it is estimated to take another 2-3 years from the technology-demonstrator to the proven operational capability.

With Certainty, LCA MK 2 Aircraft Is Slated To Enter Production By 2027 And AMCA By 2035--HAL CMD R. Madhavan

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has an order basket of Rs 1 lakh crore, even as its sole preserve of manufacturing aircraft and equipment for the Indian defence forces gets invaded by private sector competitors. HAL is leveraging on its depth and confidence from LCA Tejas to Combat helicopters to Unmmaned systems. In a freewheeling chat, HAL’s Chairman and Managing Director R. Madhavan, talks to BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha of the many new projects on the anvil. Madhavan throws light on crucial projects: LCA Tejas Mk1a, Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), AMCA, Tejas Mk 2, Trainer aircraft (HTT 40) and UAVs among others. Excerpts:

We Are Focusing On ‘Buy Global, Make in India’ Policy; Will Strive To Complete All Processes Within Two Years-- Defence Secretary, Ajay Kumar

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy Policy Defence

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has been driving policies and reforms in aerospace and defence to transform what is potentially marked as the most promising areas for industrial growth. In an exclusive interaction with Manish Kumar Jha of BW Businessworld, the Defence Secretary outlines his key policy direction, that is, ‘Make in India’ in Defence. He talks about the major acquisition plans and strategic partnerships on crucial projects – 75I submarine, AK 203-joint production line, light tank and the critical aero-engine technology. He also clarifies the key policy aspects on offset and FDI in defence and is forthcoming about the need to create a more level-playing field, testing labs, certification processes and systems for other players.