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India's defence sector set for major expansion amid global geopolitical shifts: Report​

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India's defence sector set for major expansion amid global geopolitical shifts: Report
India's defence sector is poised for substantial growth amid global shifts according to a report by Nuvama. Defence exports are expected to reach Rs 203 billion in FY25, with a government target of Rs 500 billion by FY29. European defence orders could begin flowing as early as the first half of FY26, marking a major milestone for the sector. Given Europe's manufacturing constraints, Indian defence companies are well-positioned to capitalize on rising export opportunities.

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Europe's limited local manufacturing capacity and workforce shortages are opening doors for Indian defence manufacturers to step in. "Europe's defence expansion is constrained by limited local manufacturing capacity and skilled workforce shortages, especially in aerospace and missile supply chains. As a result, European nations are increasingly looking at partnerships and collaborations with Indian defence manufacturers" says the report.

On the domestic front, India is set for a substantial defence push. The government has announced plans to place Rs 1.5 trillion worth of large-scale defence orders by March 2025. This move, aimed at addressing slow ordering momentum in FY25, is expected to provide a significant boost to defence stocks.

The US decision to reduce military aid to Ukraine has exposed NATO's heavy reliance on American defence funding. Historically, the US has contributed around 70 per cent of NATO's total defence expenditure, averaging 3.4 per cent of its GDP over the past decade.


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With the Pentagon proposing USD 50 billion in annual cuts, European nations are under pressure to enhance their own defence capabilities. "The U.S. actions highlight Europe's potential weakness without the US support. Historically, only four out of 32 NATO members (excluding the U.S.) have met the 2 per cent GDP defence spending target. Meanwhile, the U.S. has contributed ~70 per cent of NATO's total defence expenditure, averaging 3.4 per cent of its GDP from 2014-24. With the Pentagon now proposing USD 50 billion in annual cuts, Europe faces mounting pressure to bolster its own defence capabilities," said the report.

Defence exports of India touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in the FY2023-24, a growth of 32.5 per cent over the previous fiscal year when the figure was Rs 15,920 crore. The figures indicated that defence exports grew by 31 times in the last 10 years as compared to FY 2013-14. The defence industry, including the private sector and DPSUs, have significantly contributed in achieving the highest-ever exports. The private sector and DPSUs contributed about 60 per cent and 40 per cent respectively.

With rising global defence demand and a strong domestic push, India's defence sector is at an inflection point, poised for robust growth in the coming years says the report.

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Defence ministry clears key ‘eye in the sky’ project to catch up with Pakistan​

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Defence ministry clears key ‘eye in the sky’ project to catch up with Pakistan
New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), which would be an upgraded version of the current two in-service India-developed systems called the Netra.

The new system is likely to be fitted on board six Embraer aircraft like the existing two. India operates three AEW&C, of which one is operated by the Centre For Air Borne System (CABS), which comes under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).


Known as the ‘eyes in the sky’, the AEW&C can detect and track all flying objects, including incoming fighters, cruise missiles and drones, faster than ground-based radars. They can also act as an aerial control room for missions while also keeping track of ships out at sea.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clearance for AEW&C is significant as the Indian Air Force (IAF) needs to induct more systems at the earliest.

The air force plans to induct six more Netra systems including Netra Mk1A, besides possible replacement for the two it currently operates. Also, there are plans to induct another six AEW&C systems being developed by the DRDO and to be mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft, which will be known as Netra Mk2.

Six of these aircraft for Mk2 have been procured from Air India and are currently with the communications squadron of the IAF. These aircraft will be fitted with India made indigenous Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.


India also operates three Air Borne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), which are integrated with the Russian Il-76 aircraft.

Pakistan, on the other hand, operates nine state-of-the-art Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&Cs, besides the four Chinese ZDK03 Karakoram Eagle AWACS. Given its size, Pakistan has the capability to carry out round-the-clock surveillance, a capability not present with India currently.

The criticality of the AEW&C was felt during the aerial duel between India and Pakistan on 27 February 2019. Pakistan, which then had six Saab 2000, took advantage of IAF’s changeover of the ‘eye in the sky’, when launching the attack.

While India’s Netra currently has a range of about 200 km, the Il76-based system has a range of 400 Km and has a 360 degree coverage to a slightly lesser one for the former. It is understood that the Netra Mk 1A and the Mk2 will have much higher range and capabilities.

This is an updated version of report. RAW has been replaced with Centre For Air Borne System (CABS) in the second para.

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DRDO awards Rs 142 crore order to BSE SmallCap defence company for anti drone laser system​

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded a small cap company with an order of worth Rs 142 crore for anti drone laser system. The project involves development of a laser source module and integration with beam control system on mobile platform, meant for anti drone/UAV and anti-missile applications, the company said.


Leading defence company Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited bagged new order from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

On Thursday, March 20, the defence engineering company Paras Defence & Space Technologies announced that it has secured a contract worth Rs 142.31 crore from DRDO’s arm CHESS to develop a high-powered anti-drone laser system.
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“Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited (“the Company”), has received an order from Center for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Hyderabad valued at approximately ₹ 142.31 crores (incl taxes) for Development of Laser Source Module and Integration with Beam Control System (BCS) on Mobile Platform,” the company said in the regulatory filing.



Paras Defence also added that this is a part of the order of “High-Power Laser System meant for Anti Drone and Anti Missile applications.”

The project is set to complete in 24 months, as per the filing.

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Additionally, the total addressable market (TAM) for high-power laser defence systems is projected to be Rs 25,000 crore, as per PTI.

"Securing this contract from DRDO underscores our commitment to advancing India's defence capabilities through homegrown innovation," said Munjal Sharad Shah, Managing Director, Paras Defence & Space Technologies, as cited in a PTI report.


According to Shah, high-power laser technology represents a pivotal advancement in modern warfare. This technology offers precise, cost-effective and rapid-response solutions to emerging aerial threats, as cited in a PTI report.

The BSE smallcap company commands a market cap of Rs 4,002.77 crore, as of last close. On Thursday, March 20, the stock closed in the positive bias at Rs 993.40 per share up 39.80 points or 4.17 per cent.

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Frontline T-90 tanks upgrade to Varunastra, DAC clears defence purchases worth Rs 54,000 crore​

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Frontline T-90 tanks upgrade to Varunastra, DAC clears defence purchases worth Rs 54,000 crore
New Delhi: The upgrade of India’s frontline T-90 tanks—following the lessons learnt from the military stand-off with China—are among the eight proposals worth Rs 54,000 crore approved Thursday by the Ministry of Defence.

The T-90 tanks, which are currently powered by 1000 horsepower (hp) engines, will be upgraded to 1350 hp engines. The project is likely to be bagged by the Russian Rosoboronexport, which is doing a similar power upgrade for the T-72 tank.

The new engine will help the T-90s operate more effectively in high-altitude areas of Ladakh and Sikkim, where thin air tends to affect the engine performance. The upgrade will enhance the battlefield mobility of these tanks especially in high-altitude areas by increasing the power-to-weight ratio.

Explaining what this means, sources in the defence and security establishment said that the upgrade would allow faster repositioning during combat and reduces vulnerability to enemy fire.

The new engine will increase the power output by improving acceleration, climbing ability, and manoeuvrability in challenging terrains like deserts, mountains, and riverine regions. The upgraded engine, according to the sources, would make the T90 tanks more agile.

Developed by Russia, the T-90 is a third-generation main battle tank (MBT), primarily designed to replace the older T-72 series. The T-72 tanks, too, have undergone such an upgrade—from 780 hp to 1000 hp for all the same reasons that T90s are being upgraded.



The Indian Army is already scouting for protection gear to boost the survivability of its T-90 tanks for which an active protection system (APS) will be selected for countering threats from loitering munitions and top-attack missiles.

Other Acceptance of Necessities (AoNs)—the official approval granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for a specific capital acquisition proposal for the armed forces—include the procurement of Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft systems for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The airforce currently operates two of these platforms known as Netra. In addition, one other such system is operated by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS).

The AEW&C systems are capability enhancers that can change the complete spectrum of warfare and exponentially increase the combat potential of every other weapon system, the ministry said in a statement.


Sources in the air force said that previously, there was a projected requirement for 12 such systems—make this as—the IAF needs 12 such systems, and the current procurement is likely to be for six Mk1A AEW&C systems. The IAF will in the near future go in for six MkII AEW&Cs.

On Thursday, the DAC also approved guidelines to reduce the timeline of various stages of the Capital Acquisition Process, to make it faster & efficient.

For the Indian Navy, the DAC gave nod to procurement of Varunastra torpedoes (combat) to enhance the force’s capability against threat from enemy submarines. “The Varunastra torpedo is an indigenously-developed ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory,” the statement reads.


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Use the existing 1000 HP engines to upgrade T 72 from 780 to 1000 BHP. Use existing T 72 engines of 780 HP engine to power WhAP which uses 600 HP engine.

 

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Exports rise 30 times, 'Made in Bihar' boots used by Russia: Defence report​

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Exports rise 30 times, 'Made in Bihar' boots used by Russia: Defence report
India's defence production surged to a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 174% rise since 2014-15, driven by the Make in India initiative. According to a report by the Ministry of Defence, defence exports have also hit a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, expanding 30 times in a decade, with equipment being sent to over 100 countries.

India is now targeting Rs 3 lakh crore in defense production by 2029 in a bid to become a global defense manufacturing hub. It also aims to jack up exports to Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.

The surge in the Defense budget, from Rs 2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs 6.81 lakh crore in 2025-26, underlines the focus on strengthening the military infrastructure, the report said.

The growth in defense production has been bolstered by the development of advanced military platforms, including the Dhanush Artillery Gun System, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Akash Missile System, as well as naval assets like destroyers, indigenous aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, and offshore patrol vessels.

The report highlights that 65% of defence equipment is now manufactured domestically. Previously, 65-70% of equipment had to be imported.


India's robust defence industrial base includes 16 DPSUs, over 430 licenced companies, and approximately 16,000 MSMEs. According to the report, the private sector contributes 21% to total defence production.

DEFENCE EXPORTS​

India's defence exports have surged by 32.5% year-on-year, rising from Rs 15,920 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24. India's diverse export portfolio includes bulletproof jackets, Dornier (Do-228) aircraft, Chetak helicopters, fast interceptor boats, and lightweight torpedoes.

Notably, 'Made in Bihar' boots are now part of the Russian Army's gear. India now exports defence equipment to over 100 countries, with the USA, France, and Armenia emerging as the top buyers in 2023-24.

The Defence Ministry is also fostering a thriving ecosystem for innovation through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), launched in 2018. iDEX has provided grants of up to Rs 1.5 crore for developing innovative technologies. To further enhance self-reliance in defence technology, Rs 449.62 crore has been allocated to iDEX.

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Surface-to-air missile VL-SRSAM successfully flight-tested by DRDO​

VL-SRSAM being test fired from ITR off Odisha coast on Wednesday.
BHUBANESWAR: India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested vertically launched short range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defence test facility off Odisha coast.

Indigenously developed by DRDO, the missile was test fired from a land-based vertical launcher positioned at Integrated Test Range (ITR) against a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude.



Defence sources said the canisterised missile neutralised the aerial target at a very low altitude. The missile validated the near-boundary-low altitude capability of the missile system

“The target was completely destroyed by the missile executing the high turn rate required for engaging targets at very close range, and establishing the missile’s agility, reliability and pin-point accuracy,” the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement.

The missile was test fired by DRDO in collaboration with the Indian Navy with all weapon system elements deployed in combat configuration. It was a part of a user associate trial to validate multiple updated elements of the weapon system.

“The elements, including the missile with indigenous radio frequency seeker, multi-function radar and weapon control system, have performed as per expectations. The performance of the system was validated by the flight data captured by various Range Instruments developed by ITR Chandipur,” said a defence official.

With high kill probability, the missile can identify, track and destroy targets at a range up to 80 km. It is capable of neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges including sea skimming targets. The system can provide point and area defence against various aerial targets like jets, fighter aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles.

DRDO chairman and secretary of Department of Defence Research and Development Samir V Kamat said the missile, equipped with modern technologies, will give further technological boost to the armed forces.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the teams from DRDO and the Indian Navy for their achievement.

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Indian Army Successfully Tests FPV Kamikaze Drone with Anti-Tank Munition​

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Exported 100 guns to Europe, other markets last year: Bharat Forge​

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Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge and Amit Kalyani with ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System) at Bharat Forge company at Mundhwa.
Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani on Wednesday said that the company has supplied 100 artillery guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries, including those in Europe.

“We exported artillery guns to Europe even before supplying them to the Indian Army. Last year, we delivered 100 guns to a European country, including 18 ATAGs,” Kalyani said at a press conference held at the company’s headquarters in Pune.


“Our goal is to become the world’s largest artillery producer by 2030. To achieve this, we are significantly expanding our manufacturing capacity,” he said.

The company manufactures a range of artillery guns, including ultralight artillery guns (ULH), and is currently developing systems capable of firing on the move.

With increasing international interest in its products, Bharat Forge sees a strong future for its exports. “Last year, exports made up nearly 90% of our sales. This year, we expect around 80% of our sales to come from exports. The global market is opening up for us, and we aim to supply artillery to the U.S. Army, the French Army, the British Army, and other defence forces worldwide,” Kalyani said.

He noted that many countries face a severe shortage of defence hardware and manufacturing capacity. “They have advanced technology, perhaps even superior to ours, but their main challenge is production. The Ukraine war has created a massive demand for replenishment, and replacing the artillery used in the conflict will require substantial manufacturing capabilities. This presents a major opportunity for companies like us to bridge the gap,” he added.


On the domestic front, Kalyani underscored the Indian Army’s long-term artillery modernization plan, which includes procuring 4,500 guns over the next 10 to 15 years. “We are currently supplying the first batch of 307 guns to the Indian Army, but there is still a long way to go to meet this modernization target,” he said.

Last month, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of 307 ATAGs and 327 High Mobility 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles, valued at ₹6,900 crore.

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India's Defence Exports Surge To A Record High Of ₹23,622 Cr | N18V | CNBC TV18​

India's defence exports have hit a record high of ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all stakeholders on the 'significant achievement'. We break down the key numbers shaping India's defence exports.

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