[🇮🇳] India's weapon development, Testing, Purchase, sale, upgrade, Collaborations and Joint venture in Defense sectors.

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Date of Event: Mar 5, 2025

Source : https://www.PKDefense.com Short Summary: This thread is to track the India's weapon development, testing, operationalization, purchase, Joint development of Weapons etc.

World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets​

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World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets© Provided by ThePrint
New Delhi: Belgium-based John Cockerill Defense, one of the world’s top turret-making companies, has tied up with an Indian firm to manufacture, assemble and commission the critical component for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) programme, Project Zorawar.

The company has formed a 60:40 joint venture with Indian firm Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd to manufacture turrets in Chakan, Pune.



This will be the first time that the Belgium company will set up a manufacturing facility for turrets outside its country.

The DRDO and private firm L&T have come up with the Zorawar light tank, which is currently undergoing tests in-house.

For the tank, L&T used the John Cockerill turret.

Under Project Zorawar, the Indian Army will buy 59 light tanks if found satisfactory, and then L&T will compete with other firms for a larger order.

The initial demand of the Army is roughly 350 light tanks to take on the Chinese in the mountainous borders.

“The joint venture that we have is not limited to just the 59 light tanks. Our reading is that the overall demand will be much higher than 350 … Moreover, as the joint venture stabilises, we will look at other programmes of the Indian Army—like the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) and the futuristic main battle tank called the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV),” Thierry Renaudin, Chief Executive Officer, John Cockerill Defense, said in the national capital responding to a query by ThePrint.


Project Zorawar, he said, is not just limited to manufacturing the light tanks for Indian orders but eventually making them at the Chakan plant and exporting them around the world.

Ingrid Rasquinha, Joint Managing Director, Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd, said the company plans to roll out the first India-made turret in 2027.

The company has made the launchers for the Akash Next Generation, and the same, along with the hydraulics for the Indian Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAGS), are under trial.

Ashley Rasquinha, Joint Managing Director of the Indian firm, said the joint venture would look at exports, as the John Cockerill executive pointed out that the company already sells turrets to nearly half a dozen countries.

Vivek Bhide, Regional President, India and Group Transformation Officer, John Cockerill, said the defence sector is critical to national security. “And therefore, it is important to encourage and develop India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. This JV aims to equip India’s armed forces with advanced defence solutions for diverse and challenging combat environments. Importantly, it also answers the ‘Make in India’ call in a sector where India is working to embellish its global credentials,” he said.

(Edited by Madhurita Goswami)

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DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile​

Posted On: 26 FEB 2025 7:45PM by PIB Delhi

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on February 25, 2025. The trials demonstrated the missile’s capability against ship targets while launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter.

The trials have proven the missile’s Man-in-Loop feature and scored a direct hit on a small ship target in sea-skimming mode at its maximum range. The missile uses an Indigenous Imaging Infra-Red Seeker for terminal guidance. The mission also has demonstrated the high bandwidth two way datalink system, which is used to transmit the seeker live images back to the pilot for in-flight retargeting.

The missile was launched in Bearing-only Lock-on after launch mode with several targets in close vicinity for selecting one among them. The missile initially locked on to a large target within a specified zone of search and during the terminal phase, the pilot selected a smaller hidden target resulting in its being hit with pinpoint accuracy.

The missile uses an indigenous Fiber Optic Gyroscope-based INS and Radio Altimeter for its Mid-course guidance, an Integrated avionics module, Electro-Mechanical actuators for Aerodynamic and Jet vane control, thermal batteries and PCB warhead. It uses solid propulsion with an in-line ejectable booster and a long-burn sustainer. The trials have met all the mission objectives.

The missile is developed by different labs of DRDO including Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory. The missiles are currently being produced by Development cum Production Partners with the help of MSME’s, start-ups and other production partners.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy and the industries for the successful flight tests. The tests for Man-in-Loop features is unique as it gives the capability of in flight retargeting, he said.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the entire DRDO team, users and the industry partners.


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I have heard that Russia has transferred its hypersonic anti ship missile Zircon's tech to India. It it true?

 

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I have heard that Russia has transferred its hypersonic anti ship missile Zircon's tech to India. It it true?

Had it been the case, we would have made it operational by now. We have multiple hypersonic programs. We want to bring existing BRAHMOS to near hypersonic speed. We have successfully tested hypersonic glide vehicle. We have HSTDV program of DRDO in which we are developing hypersonic missile using scram jet propulsion. In project Vishnu, we are developing 2 hypersonic missiles. ISRO has also successfully tested its hypersonic test vehicle. We have many non-scramjet hypersonic missile program which includes Rudram, Pralay, Sagarika, and Shaurya missiles.

 

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Like Rudram, K-series, Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) is a family of missile in which lightweight, upto medium range, low-cost sea skimming anti-ship cruise missiles are produced to target small ships. They can be carried in numbers on choppers and fired at enemy ships. It has 2 way data link which transmit the pictures of area. Pilot can change target anytime in midway. This is exactly what was tested in this particular test. This is an excellent missile with lots of utility of low cost operations. You can not fire a 25 crore Brahmos to target a 2 crore ship.

The other such low cost missile which India just tested was Bhargavastra. A very low cost missile with Iron dome sort of function. Low cost engagement of low cost target.

 

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This NASM-SR is a great missile. It just weighs 350 k.g but carries 100 k.g payload. Sufficient to sink small ships.

 

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Experts decode significance of $450 million BrahMos deal India is set to ink with Indonesia​

India is on the verge of finalising a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia. See less
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Advanced light tank Zorawar to feature world's best turret, trials in final stage​

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Advanced light tank Zorawar to feature world's best turret, trials in final stage
India's most advanced light tank, Zorawar, which is currently undergoing trials and is set to be inducted into the Army soon, will feature the world's best turret, developed through a joint collaboration between India and Belgium, according to the Defence Ministry.

The turret, a rotating armoured structure that houses the tank's main armament, will be manufactured in India by Belgium's John Cockerill Defence (JCD) in collaboration with Pune-based Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (EPH).


These companies will not only produce the turret for Zorawar but also aim to export it to other countries, the Ministry added.

The Belgian company will provide the technology, while its Indian counterpart will handle production under a joint venture with a 60:40 partnership.

On Tuesday, Belgium's Princess Astrid, accompanied by Foreign Minister Maxime Prvot and Defence Minister Theo Francken, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visiting leaders announced that Belgium is looking to establish a broad-based defence pact with India and will soon appoint a military attach to its embassy in New Delhi as part of efforts to expand overall bilateral strategic ties.


This ambitious light tank project was conceived after the Galwan clash and is now in its final phases, with the tanks undergoing advanced trials. Construction of the indigenous Zorawar light tank will commence soon after the trials are completed.

The entire project is being carried out by DRDO and L&T at Hazira in Gujarat.


Zorawar, an indigenous light tank equipped with state-of-the-art technology, will be handed over to the Army for user trials this year. The Indian Army is expected to receive its first light tank by 2027. Under Project Zorawar, the Army plans to induct 350 light tanks weighing 25 tonnes to maintain combat readiness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

China has already deployed its ZTQ-15, or Type 15, light tanks across the LAC. These lightweight tanks are designed for high-altitude operations. In response, the Indian Army is preparing to deploy the third-generation Zorawar light tank.

The Zorawar tank has been designed to meet the specific needs of the Indian Army. Its design enables easy transportation by road and rail. All its systems are engineered to function effectively in extreme temperature conditions, ranging from high-altitude cold regions to scorching deserts.


This light tank will be operated by a crew of two to three personnel and will feature advanced protection against aerial threats. A key strength of this new tank is its capability to target UAVs and armoured vehicles, in addition to enemy tanks. It will also be equipped with gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles and advanced multi-purpose smart munitions.

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India And Mauritius In Advanced Talks For Transfer Of Warship: Sources​

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india and mauritius in advanced talks for transfer of warship: sources
India and Mauritius are in discussion about the transfer of a warship, possibly a OPV or an offshore patrol vessel. The transfer could happen as part of the line of credit India has given Mauritius. The warship is likely to be manufactured in India, two of the options being Goa Shipyard and the Garden Reach Shipyard. Naturally, the ship will time to build after the decision by Mauritius, perhaps three-four years, highly placed sources said.


Asked about the transfer, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said there is a lot being done in the security area. Already, two Coast Guard ships and a number of fast interception craft have been provided and if there is a further requirement, it will be looked at. A technical agreement on white shipping is likely to be signed. This will prevent illegal activity and ensure sharing of data. An MOU on ocean-related research between the two countries will be signed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest for the National Day as he was in 2015. This time an Indian Army contingent will participate in the march past, an Indian Navy will be in Mauritius for the occasion and the Indian Air Force’s skydiving team— Akashganga— will participate as well. During his stay, the PM will call on the President of Mauritius, Dharam Gokhool and meet Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam as well as other leaders. Anti-corruption and anti-money laundering will be on the agenda and both countries, with the Indian Enforcement Directorate being part of the process, will work together.

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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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India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal: 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy approved​

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India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal: 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy approved
In a significant development, on Tuesday (Apr 8), the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved India's largest-ever fighter jet deal, worth over Rs 63,000 crore, for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft for the Indian Navy, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

The contract comprises 22 single-seater and four twin-seater Rafale Marine jets. It also includes a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous manufacturing components under offset obligations.

Deliveries of the Rafale M jets are expected to begin around 2030, roughly five years after the deal is finalized.

These advanced fighters will bolster the Indian Navy's capabilities, particularly with their deployment on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier. The Rafale M jets will complement the Navy's existing fleet of MiG-29K jets, enhancing maritime strike capabilities.

At present, the Indian Air Force (IAF) already operates 36 Rafale jets at its bases in Ambala and Hashimara.


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

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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Watch: Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ release trial from Su-30 MKI aircraft​

New Delhi, April 11, 2025 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ between April 08-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the trials, the weapon was integrated to multiple stations in different warhead configurations, with land target. The trials successfully demonstrated range close to 100 kms with pin-point accuracy. LRGB ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide bomb, designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and reviewed these trials. The system has been realised with the support of Development-cum-Production Partners - Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge and various MSMEs. The trials are paving the way towards induction of the weapon into the IAF. The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributed towards Certification and Quality Assurance. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry for successful development trials of ‘Gaurav’. He said the development of LRGB will further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent.Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials. See less
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When will India get its first 5th-generation stealth fighter? DRDO chief answers​

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When will India get its first 5th-generation stealth fighter? DRDO chief answers
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), by 2035, DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat said on Sunday.

Acknowledging the long timelines typically associated with developing cutting-edge fighter jet programs, Kamat said, "If you look at any programme anywhere in the world, it takes 10 to 15 years to develop a new platform. So we have started this journey only in 2024, when the CCS sanctioned the project. So it will take ten years and we have committed to deliver the platform by 2035…"

"We want to start an AERO engine programme and we want to collaborate with a foreign OEM to cut down the risks of development. AERO engine technology is a very complex technology, however we have learnt a lot from Kaveri. Kaveri was a fourth generation engine and the current engine technology has moved to sixth generation, so we want to work with foreign OEM to reduce the risks as well as cut down the time for development. Hopefully, we will have some good news on this in the next few months..," he added.


Talking about other crucial projects that are set to be completed in year, Kamat said, "There are many projects which are now moving towards maturity. In the next six months to one year, you will see many of our systems getting inducted. VSHORAD, MPATGM, we have LCA Mark II, which will have its first flight, so there are many systems which are now moving towards maturity and in the next six months to one year you will see many of them getting inducted."

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The comments came after the defence organisation, for the first time, demonstrated its ability to neutralize fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones using a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system.

"This is just the beginning of the journey. The synergy that this lab has achieved with other DRDO labs, industry and academia, I am sure we will reach our destination soon... We are also working on other high energy systems like high energy microwaves, electromagnetic pulse. So we are working on a number of technologies that will give us Star Wars capability. What you saw today was one of the components of Star Wars technologies...," Kamat said.

With this breakthrough, India has joined a select group of nations—such as the US, China, and Russia—that have successfully showcased similar advanced directed-energy capabilities.

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After iPhones, India eyes to add missiles, helicopters and battleships to its export basket with cheap loan offer​

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bid to transform India into a global factory floor has produced billions of dollars of low-cost iPhones and pharmaceuticals. Now he hopes to add missiles, helicopters and battleships to the shopping carts of foreign governments.

The world's largest importer of weapons after Ukraine is expanding the ability of the state-owned Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to offer long-term, low-cost loans to clients, including those whose political or credit risk profiles may limit their access to conventional financing, according to two Indian officials and three industry sources.

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New Delhi will also sharply increase the number of defense attachés in its foreign missions as part of a new program that will see the government directly negotiate some arms deals, four Indian officials said. India is particularly targeting governments which have long relied on Russia for arms, two of the people said.

India's plans, which were detailed to Reuters by 15 people and have not been previously reported, mark an unprecedented effort by the government to inject itself into the recruitment and financing of foreign buyers as the world is rearming and longstanding geopolitical relationships are being recast.

Indian bureaucrats have long focused more on buying fighter aircraft from Russia's Sukhoi and howitzers from the United States to ward off China and Pakistan, Delhi's two nuclear-armed neighbors. While India has long had a small-arms production sector, its private firms have only recently started to make higher-end munitions and equipment.


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The Indian defense and external affairs ministries, as well as Modi's office, did not respond to requests for comment. EXIM declined to comment.

“India is marching towards achieving the target of increasing defence exports,” defense minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X this month.

One turning point was Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to an Indian official tasked with growing arms exports. Like most of the people interviewed by Reuters for this story, the official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive government matters.

Spare Western arsenals were shipped to Kyiv while Russia's factories churned out munitions almost exclusively for its war effort. That left other nations that had historically relied on Washington and Moscow - the world's two largest arms exporters - scrambling for alternatives.

With its history of buying and absorbing arms technology from both the West and Russia, Delhi started to get more inquiries, the official said.


In response to Reuters' questions, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport referred to previously issued statements that said it was in talks with India about jointly producing and promoting equipment to third-party states that are "friendly to Russia."

The Pentagon had no comment.

India produced $14.8 billion of arms in 2023-2024 fiscal year, up 62% since 2020, government data show. Some Indian-made artillery shells were found on the frontline in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's defense, Reuters previously reported.

Delhi has started brokering meetings between visiting delegations and domestic arms contractors, as well as demonstrating more sophisticated equipment like combat helicopters during military exercises, four officials said.

Viraj Solanki, a research fellow at London's International Institute for Strategic Studies think-tank, said India faced challenges selling its newer and more high-end wares.


"Unless it starts using its indigenous equipment more frequently and demonstrating its effectiveness, it is likely to struggle to convince potential buyers," he said.

Fast and cheap

Modi's government has set a target of doubling arms-and-equipment exports to $6 billion by 2029. It hopes sales will go beyond the ammunition, small arms and defense-equipment components that currently compose much of its military exports.

Delhi missed its target of $3.5 billion in arms sales for the latest fiscal year by about a third, but that still marks a significant increase from the $230 million in weapons and defense components it exported a decade ago.

At a time of stretched global budgets and burgeoning defense demand, India is pitching itself partially as a relatively low-cost producer.

India can produce 155 mm artillery ammunition for about $300 to $400 a piece, two Indian sources said, while European equivalents sell for upwards of $3,000.


Indian firms have also sold howitzers for about $3 million each, one of them said, or roughly half what a European-made version costs.

While Western nations that reduced artillery and other defense production after the Cold War are rushing to restart factories, state-owned Munitions India was among the Indian firms that kept such capacity.

Delhi - which has in recent years faced off with Pakistan and China in combat - had a different strategic scenario, said retired naval Cdr. Gautam Nanda, who leads KPMG's Indian aerospace and defense consulting practice. "There were no cuts on our production capacity."

Private manufacturers like Adani Defence and Aerospace and armor-and-ammunition maker SMPP are beginning to produce 155 mm artillery shells, which they said had already been ordered by foreign governments.

"With this changing scenario, definitely we see a huge, massive demand for artillery ammunition," said SMPP chief executive Ashish Kansal, whose company is setting up a plant to manufacture large caliber 155 mm artillery ammunition.


Higher-end weapons

India plans to use increased financing of arms exports via EXIM, which had a loan portfolio of $18.32 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, to move its products up the value chain.

Such financing will largely be conducted by EXIM's commercial business, which has the state as a backstop but doesn't draw solely from the national budget. Indian arms makers lobbied heavily for the move, an industry source said.

Most banks in India have been unwilling to offer commercial loans for arms exports because they don't want to deal with countries that may have higher credit and political risks, one Indian diplomat told Reuters.

That has long hampered India from competing on big deals with countries like France, Turkey and China, whose packages come with financing or credit guarantees, the diplomat said.

One market India is hoping to expand in is Brazil, where EXIM opened an office in January.


Delhi is in talks to sell Akash missiles to Brasília, according to two industry sources and two Brazilian officials. Even as India faces shortfalls in its own shipbuilding capacity, it is also pursuing a deal to build battleships for Brazil, according to the two Brazilian officials and an Indian official.

India's Bharat Electronics, which develops components for the Akash missile system, opened a marketing office in São Paulo this year, two Indian industry sources said.

EXIM was expected to help finance some of the deals in Brazil, they added.

Brazil's army said in an email to Reuters that the developers of Akash had responded to a request for information and that it had not made a decision on the purchase.

Bharat Electronics did not respond to requests for comment.

Strategic autonomy

Delhi is focusing its arms-export strategy on countries in Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.


India plans to dispatch at least 20 new defense attachés to foreign embassies by March 2026, three Indian defense officials said. Their host nations include Algeria, Morocco, Guyana, Tanzania, Argentina, Ethiopia, and Cambodia, they said, adding that Delhi believed it had the ability to significantly expand arms exports to those governments.

One of the officials said this would be accompanied by a reduction in the number of defense attachés posted to Western embassies, who would be sent elsewhere.

The attachés have been tasked with promoting Indian weapons and were given resources to analyze the arms requirements of their host governments, the officials said.

Like India, many of these nations have a history of buying military equipment from the Soviet Union and Russia, which differs from the NATO standards adopted by many Western producers.


One early success story is Armenia, where India posted a defense attaché for the first time last year.

India has already eroded Russia's monopoly over arming Armenia, which was part of the Soviet Union but has since said that it cannot rely on Moscow.

It sold 43% of the arms Armenia imported between 2022 and 2024, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, up from almost nothing between 2016 and 2018.

Rosoboronexport said in March that SIPRI, which relies on open-source information, does not have comprehensive data.

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After Philippines, Vietnam Set To Buy BrahMos Missiles From India​

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Vietnam is on track to become the second Asian nation, after the Philippines, to acquire India's powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. According to sources, the defence deal is estimated at around $700 million (approximately ₹5,990 crore), and a major decision on the agreement is expected soon.


Much like the Philippines, Vietnam faces ongoing maritime tensions with China in the South China Sea. Strengthening its defence capabilities has become a priority, and in recent years, India and Vietnam have significantly deepened their military ties.

Back in January 2022, the Philippines signed a $375 million- (₹2,700 crore) contract with India for the shore-based anti-ship BrahMos system. The deal included the delivery of three missile batteries.

The BrahMos missile boasts a range of 290 kilometres and travels at a blistering speed of Mach 2.8 — over two and a half times the speed of sound. India has also developed extended-range versions of BrahMos capable of hitting targets up to 450-500 kilometres away.

BrahMos is among the select few Indian weapons systems deployed by all three branches of the armed forces — Army, Navy, and Air Force. It has been successfully integrated into frontline fighter jets like the Sukhoi and developed domestically with assistance from Russia.


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The Army uses BrahMos in its artillery units, while the Navy has equipped its warships with the missile, making them even more lethal with the ability to strike both land and sea targets with precision.

India's Defence Exports Soar 30x In A Decade​

According to recent data from the Ministry of Defence, India's defence exports have surged nearly 30 times over the past decade. From just ₹686 crore in 2013–14, exports have skyrocketed to over ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25.

Between 2014 and 2024, India exported defence equipment worth ₹88,319 crore — 21 times higher than the ₹4,312 crore exported between 2004 and 2014. India’s growing defence export portfolio includes bulletproof jackets, Dornier aircraft, Chetak helicopters, fast interceptor boats, and lightweight torpedoes.

India Aims For ₹50,000 Crore in Defence Exports By 2029​

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is advancing toward the ambitious goal of reaching ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next​

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next
India is set to finalise a defence deal with Vietnam for the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, months after successfully delivering the same system to the Philippines.

According to reports, the negotiations are at an advanced stage and the agreement is likely to be sealed in the coming months. The deal, valued at approximately $700 million, will significantly boost Vietnam's maritime defence capabilities.


Vietnam is reportedly looking to procure the BrahMos coastal battery system, similar to the one acquired by the Philippines. The missile's precision strike capability, with a range of 290 kilometres, will enable Vietnam to secure its maritime boundaries and counter any potential threat from Chinese warships in the South China Sea.

BrahMos will give Vietnam an ability to keep its maritime boundaries safe as it can target any Chinese warship in the South China Sea within a radius of 300 kilometres.

After the Philippines, Vietnam will become the second country to induct the BrahMos missile into its naval arsenal.

India signed a $375 million deal with the Philippines in 2022, marking the first international sale of the BrahMos missile. Vietnam's acquisition underscores the rising demand for the weapons system in the Indo-Pacific region, especially amongst nations facing territorial disputes with China.



Talks are also underway with Indonesia for a possible BrahMos missile deal. In addition to Southeast Asian nations, countries from Central Asia, South America, and the Middle East have also expressed interest in acquiring the BrahMos system, further expanding its global footprint.

India's membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016 paved the way for extending the BrahMos' range. Under international law, countries are prohibited from exporting missiles with ranges exceeding 300 kilometres. When the missile was jointly developed by India and Russia, its range was capped at 290 kilometres to comply with these norms.

Following MTCR membership, India began work to extend the BrahMos' strike range. Russian assistance continues to support India's efforts to enhance the missile's capabilities. Indian scientists are currently working on upgrading its range to 400â600 kilometres.


Recently, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an extended-range version of the BrahMos from a Sukhoi fighter jet, achieving a strike distance of over 400 kilometres.

The expansion of BrahMos capabilities and its growing international demand have raised concerns for China, which continues to assert aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea. China's strained ties with the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia stem from its expansive "nine-dash line" map, which claims parts of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs).

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Negotiations are still ongoing on Indonesia's BrahMos cruise missile deal with India and discussions about the procurement still continuing. However, bureaucratic hurdles and budget constraints have been noted as challenges in finalizing the deal.

The Philippines armed forces are wholly incapable of launching Brahmos type missiles (C4ISR issue). This is what India does, sell things to immature countries who are incapable of judging merits of their weapons.

Former U.S. Advisor Questions Effectiveness of Philippines’ BrahMos Missile Acquisition - Indian Defence Research Wing

SOURCE: AFI In a provocative critique, Ashley Tellis, a former advisor to the U.S. Department of State and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has raised serious doubts about the operational effectiveness of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles recently acquired...

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Meanwhile, what does it say about a country that 'mistakenly' launches Brahmos to enemy territory in Pakistan? Brother @Mainerik and @PakistanProud?

Reassessing the BrahMos Missile That Landed in Pakistan

Perhaps more important that the actual cause is the fact that Pakistan believes the launch was no accident.

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Indian Navy To Deploy Underwater Sensor Network To Monitor Chinese Submarines In Indian Ocean​

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The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), plans to deploy advanced underwater sensors to detect submarine movements—an ambitious move aimed at bolstering maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which is critical for India’s geopolitical and economic interests amid the growing presence of foreign submarines, particularly from China.


The new strategic plan focuses on creating a network of underwater sensors capable of detecting submarine activity in the Ninety East Ridge, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Bay of Bengal. These sensors include advanced hydroacoustic systems, similar to those used by the United States and Japan in their "Fish Hook Undersea Defense Line" in the Pacific, which stretches from Japan to Southeast Asia. The Indian Navy plans to deploy similar systems at the northern and southern tips of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide early warning of Chinese submarine activity in the region.

“India faces significant challenges from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) expanding its submarine operations in the region. The four-week survey of the Ninety East Ridge by China’s ‘silent’ research vessel Dong Fang Hong 3 last month has heightened concerns about mapping underwater environments for submarine operations,” said a senior naval intelligence official, adding that Chinese vessels frequently enter the IOR under the guise of scientific research, which is often linked to intelligence-gathering missions.


The Ninety East Ridge, a linear intraplate rise ideal for submarine navigation, has been a focal point of concern for India due to its strategic importance in monitoring and preventing undetected incursions by foreign submarines.

“The troubled waters of the IOR are further complicated by Pakistan’s acquisition of eight Yuan-class submarines with air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems from China,” added the senior naval officer.

While the Indian Navy's current submarine fleet—comprising 13 conventional diesel-electric submarines, including nine Sindhughosh-class and four Shishumar-class vessels—lacks the numerical and technological edge to effectively counter underwater threats from Pakistan and China, the development of underwater sensors marks a critical step toward enhancing India’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and maintaining its strategic pre-eminence in the IOR.


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The vast expanse of the IOR includes key chokepoints like the Malacca Strait and the Sunda Strait, making underwater domain awareness (UDA) vital for regional security.

The indigenous underwater sensors under development include passive and active sonar systems, magnetic anomaly detectors (MAD), and superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs).

While passive sonar systems, which detect noise emitted by submarines without emitting signals, will be crucial for stealth surveillance, the deployment of active sonar systems will enable precise detection and ranging in high-threat scenarios.

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next​

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India nears $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia likely next
India is set to finalise a defence deal with Vietnam for the sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, months after successfully delivering the same system to the Philippines.

According to reports, the negotiations are at an advanced stage and the agreement is likely to be sealed in the coming months. The deal, valued at approximately $700 million, will significantly boost Vietnam's maritime defence capabilities.


Vietnam is reportedly looking to procure the BrahMos coastal battery system, similar to the one acquired by the Philippines. The missile's precision strike capability, with a range of 290 kilometres, will enable Vietnam to secure its maritime boundaries and counter any potential threat from Chinese warships in the South China Sea.

BrahMos will give Vietnam an ability to keep its maritime boundaries safe as it can target any Chinese warship in the South China Sea within a radius of 300 kilometres.

After the Philippines, Vietnam will become the second country to induct the BrahMos missile into its naval arsenal.

India signed a $375 million deal with the Philippines in 2022, marking the first international sale of the BrahMos missile. Vietnam's acquisition underscores the rising demand for the weapons system in the Indo-Pacific region, especially amongst nations facing territorial disputes with China.



Talks are also underway with Indonesia for a possible BrahMos missile deal. In addition to Southeast Asian nations, countries from Central Asia, South America, and the Middle East have also expressed interest in acquiring the BrahMos system, further expanding its global footprint.

India's membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016 paved the way for extending the BrahMos' range. Under international law, countries are prohibited from exporting missiles with ranges exceeding 300 kilometres. When the missile was jointly developed by India and Russia, its range was capped at 290 kilometres to comply with these norms.

Following MTCR membership, India began work to extend the BrahMos' strike range. Russian assistance continues to support India's efforts to enhance the missile's capabilities. Indian scientists are currently working on upgrading its range to 400â600 kilometres.


Recently, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an extended-range version of the BrahMos from a Sukhoi fighter jet, achieving a strike distance of over 400 kilometres.

The expansion of BrahMos capabilities and its growing international demand have raised concerns for China, which continues to assert aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea. China's strained ties with the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia stem from its expansive "nine-dash line" map, which claims parts of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs).

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Brahmos is basically an Indian version of Russian Yakhont anti ship missile. Brahmos is the creation of Russia. Russia transferred the technology, set up a factory and trained the Indians so that they can manufacture Brahmos on their own.

 

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US approves $131 million maritime tech sale to India amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions​

US approves $131 million maritime tech sale to India amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions
Washington DC, May 1 -- In a significant move to bolster India's naval capabilities, the Trump administration has cleared the sale of advanced maritime technology to New Delhi, valued at $131 million.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified the US Congress about the deal, which includes the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package and associated components.

The DSCA said the sale would deepen strategic defense cooperation between the two countries and described India as a "major defense partner" and a key stabilizing force in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Deal follows spike in Indo-Pak tensions

The approval comes at a time of rising friction between India and Pakistan, following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, most of them Hindu tourists.

The attack, conducted by The Resistance Front (TRF)-a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba-marked by chilling religious profiling, drew global condemnation.

India's investigative agencies have claimed the attackers were trained in Pakistan - a charge Islamabad has denied.

Tensions have further escalated along the Line of Control, where Indian forces say Pakistan has violated the ceasefire 17 times in the past week alone - a record number for such a short period.

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Brahmos is basically an Indian version of Russian Yakhont anti ship missile. Brahmos is the creation of Russia. Russia transferred the technology, set up a factory and trained the Indians so that they can manufacture Brahmos on their own.

This has been discussed and responded many time here. What is the point in repeating this again and again.

 

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Adani Defence Partners with US Undersea Warfare Firm Sparton to Build India's First Indigenous Sonobuoy Systems​

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Adani Defence & Aerospace, a unit of Adani Enterprises, announced on Sunday that it has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton, a US-based undersea warfare technology provider, to develop and assemble electronic sensors and navigation systems for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The partnership seeks to localise the production of sonobuoys in India and marks a significant stride in bolstering domestic defence manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, as PTI reported.



Headquartered in De Leon Springs, Florida, Sparton is a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the Israeli defence electronics company that acquired it in 2020. The firm specialises in advanced ASW systems and supplies cutting-edge sensor and navigation technology to the US Navy and allied forces.

Adani Defence said the collaboration would make it the first private Indian firm to offer indigenous sonobuoy solutions for the Indian Navy. These critical underwater surveillance devices are used to detect, locate, and track submarines, playing a vital role in safeguarding carrier strike groups and maintaining undersea domain awareness.

“For decades, India has been importing this critical naval capability from global markets, increasing our dependence on foreign OEMs,” Adani Defence said in a statement. “Aligned with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiative, Sparton's ongoing relationship with the Indian Navy will now facilitate Adani Defence to indigenise the delivery of these solutions that are made in India, for India.”



Jeet Adani, Vice President of Adani Enterprises, said, “In an increasingly volatile maritime environment, strengthening India's undersea warfare capabilities is not merely a strategic priority but an imperative for safeguarding sovereignty and national interests.”

He added that this partnership will enable the production of “mission-ready ISR and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, including critical systems like sonobuoys, that are indigenously developed, swiftly deployable, and globally competitive.”

Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, remarked, “This partnership to bring world-class sonobuoy technology and integrate it with India's defence ecosystem is a step towards building self-reliant capabilities in this critical domain.”

Donnelly Bohan, President and CEO of Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, said, “Sparton has a long legacy for problem-solving, advanced engineering and manufacturing of America’s best maritime defence solutions. We are proud to partner with Adani Defence & Aerospace… This partnership will enable us to localise assemblage, create high-technology skill sets, and deliver reliable ASW solutions tailored to the Indian Navy’s needs.”



This deal follows earlier Adani defence ventures, including its 2018 joint venture with Elbit Systems to produce Hermes 900 drones and a separate collaboration with Israel Weapon Industries to manufacture assault weapons, sniper rifles, and machine guns for Indian forces, as PTI also reported.

The new agreement not only reinforces India's maritime defense capabilities but also aligns with the country’s broader ambitions to become a global hub for high-tech defense manufacturing.

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Tata-Airbus to set up India's first privately-led helicopter assembly line in Karnataka: Report​

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European aviation major Airbus and Tata Group's aerospace arm Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) will set up India's first privately-led Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the H125 helicopters in Karnataka's Kolar, The Economic Times reported citing people familiar with the matter.

The project will be in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative which aims to build self-reliance in the aerospace industry, the report said. The newly built factory will manufacture Airbus' best-selling H125 helicopter, and will be one among the only four such facilities in the world, the report added citing sources. Three other units are currently present in France, US and Brazil.




Karnataka won the project, beating states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, because of its already existing aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), a key defence player in the space, is based out of the southern state.

The plant will reportedly be set up in the Vemgal Industrial area, nearly two hours away from Bengaluru. Notably, Karnataka government's recently promised subsidies on land and other capital incentives, as well as availability of skilled workforce and expansion potential were few of the reasons why the state was selected for the project, the report said.

The proposed facility will begin operations with a production capacity of 10 helicopters per year, but may expand production strongly over the years, the report said.

Notably, India's defence exports to around 100 countries have soared 34 times in the past 11 years, from Rs 686 crore in FY14 to Rs 23,622 crore in FY25.

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Analysts say India's defence exports should rise at a much higher pace than currently, as the country's equipment are very well integrated with latest technology. In FY25, India’s defence exports surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore, up 12 percent from Rs 21,083 crore in FY24.

The defence ministry has set a target for 2029 to increase defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore. "India has evolved from a largely import-dependent military force to the one increasingly focused on self-reliance and indigenous production. In a major boost to defence exports, wide range of items from ammunition, arms, sub-systems/systems and parts & components have been exported to around 80 countries in the just-concluded financial year," a statement by defence ministry said on April 1.

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India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jet

India’s defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan...

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India approves development of prototype advanced fighter jet
Agence France-Presse . New Delhi 28 May, 2025, 01:04

India’s defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.

India, one of the world’s largest arms importers, has made the modernisation of its forces a top priority in the face of tensions with nuclear-armed Pakistan and China.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the prototype of a 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the ministry said in a statement, calling it a ‘significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities’.

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency — a government agency under the ministry of defence responsible for aircraft design — is ‘set to execute the programme through industry partnership’, it added.

‘This is an important step which will be a major milestone towards aatmanirbharta (‘self-reliance’) in the aerospace sector’.

India’s arms purchases have steadily risen to account for nearly 10 per cent of all imports globally in 2019-23, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said last year.

The world’s most populous nation has deepened defence cooperation with Western countries in recent years, including the Quad alliance with the United States, Japan and Australia, as it slowly shifts away from its longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware.

India signed in April a multi-billion-dollar deal to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation, adding to 36 already acquired, and replacing Russian MiG-29K jets.

But Singh has also promised at least $100 billion in fresh domestic military hardware contracts by 2033 to spur local arms production.

This decade India has opened an expansive new helicopter factory, launched its first homemade aircraft carrier, warships and submarines, and conducted a successful long-range hypersonic missile test.

New Delhi eyes threats from multiple nations, especially Islamabad.

India and Pakistan were engaged in a four-day conflict this month, their worst standoff since 1999, before a ceasefire was agreed on May 10.

More than 70 people were killed in missile, drone and artillery fire on both sides.

Pakistan claimed its Chinese-supplied jets had shot down six Indian aircraft — including three French-made Rafale fighters.

India has not officially confirmed any of its aircraft were lost, although a senior security source said three jets had crashed on home soil without giving the make or cause.

The fighting was triggered by an April 22 attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi accused Islamabad of backing — a charge Pakistan denies.

India is also wary of northern neighbour China, especially since a deadly 2020 clash between their troops.​

 

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Stocks to Track: Indian Navy to commission 9 powerful warships in 2025—Rs 18,101 crore boost to maritime strength​

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Stocks to Track: Indian Navy to commission 9 powerful warships in 2025—Rs 18,101 crore boost to maritime strength
The Indian Navy is set to commission nine new warships this year, marking a major fleet expansion in recent years, sources told Zee Business. With a combined value of Rs 18,101 crore, the induction drive will strengthen the country's naval capabilities in line with the government's push for indigenous defence manufacturing, they said.

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The warships, being built under the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, are being developed by three major domestic shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)—along with one vessel arriving from Russia. All nine ships are in advanced stages of construction or sea trials and are slated for commissioning into active service in 2025, the sources said.

As part of the deal, Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will deliver two Project 17A stealth frigates. Designed for air defence, anti-submarine and surface operations, these warships come at a combined cost of Rs 8,000 crore.

Visakhapatnam’s HSL is set to commission two Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) and one Survey Vessel (Large). The DSVs, costing Rs 2,050 crore, will support submarine rescue and deep-sea operations, while the SVL, valued at Rs 2,435 crore, will bolster the Navy’s hydrographic and oceanographic capabilities. All three vessels are scheduled to join the fleet in 2025.



Garden Reach Shipbuilders will commission three Shallow Water Craft (SWCs) out of an eight-ship project. With the total project cost being Rs 6,311.32 crore, the cost of these three shallow water crafts is estimated at Rs 2,366.75 crore. The vessels are set to be crucial for coastal patrol, mine countermeasure operations and littoral security.

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Completing the lineup is INS Tamal, being delivered from Russia. Built in collaboration with Indian technical specifications, the vessel comes at a cost of Rs 3,250 crore.

The addition of the nine warships is set to improve the Navy's surface warfare capabilities, enhance underwater mission readiness and strengthen coastal surveillance.

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Rudrastra UAV Clears Key Army Trial At Pokharan, Showcases Precision Strike And 170-km Range​

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Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has successfully completed a crucial trial of its hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV, Rudrastra, at the Pokharan Firing Range on June 11, 2025.

The test was conducted in accordance with stringent performance parameters set by the Indian Army, including precision strike capability, VTOL operation, high endurance, and mission flexibility.

During the trial, Rudrastra demonstrated strong operational performance by covering a mission radius of over 50 km while maintaining a stable real-time video link, and successfully returning to its original launch point.

The UAV recorded a total range exceeding 170 km, including loitering time over the target area, with an estimated endurance of around 1.5 hours—meeting critical operational benchmarks for battlefield deployment.

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Massive breakthrough: DRDO-IIT Delhi milestone secures India's lead in quantum tech, reshapes future warfare​

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Massive breakthrough: DRDO-IIT Delhi milestone secures India's lead in quantum tech, reshapes future warfare
India has taken a decisive leap into the quantum era with the successful demonstration of quantum entanglement-based free-space secure communication, conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and IIT Delhi. The experiment, carried out at the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) on the IIT Delhi campus, achieved secure quantum communication over a distance exceeding one kilometre.

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The milestone, facilitated via a free-space optical link, recorded a secure key rate of nearly 240 bits per second with a quantum bit error rate below 7%. This sets the stage for real-time applications in quantum cybersecurity, long-distance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and the broader vision of developing quantum networks and a future quantum internet.

The project titled ‘Design and development of photonic technologies for free space QKD’ is sanctioned by the Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), DRDO. The demonstration was led by Prof Bhaskar Kanseri’s research group and witnessed by senior officials including DRDO’s DG (MED, COS & CS), Director SAG, Director DFTM, and senior faculty from IIT Delhi.

Unlike traditional prepare-and-measure QKD systems, quantum entanglement-based communication ensures higher security — even when hardware may be compromised. Any eavesdropping attempt alters the entangled quantum state, making it detectable. It also bypasses the need for laying costly and disruptive optical fiber networks, particularly beneficial in remote or urban areas.

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This success builds on previous achievements, including India's first intercity quantum communication link between Vindhyachal and Prayagraj in 2022, and a 100-km fiber-based quantum key distribution demonstration in 2024. All efforts are anchored within DRDO’s DIA-CoEs, which now span 15 premier academic institutions across the country.

Congratulating the team, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “India has entered into a new quantum era of secure communication which will be a game changer in future warfare.”

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat and IIT Delhi Director Prof Rangan Banerjee echoed the sentiment, commending the breakthrough as a critical step towards national security and technological sovereignty.

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Indian Army to get over four lakh close-quarter battle carbines​

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'5.56x45 mm CQB Carbine, designed and developed by ARDE, DRDO and produced by @BharatForgeLtd selected as L1 in #IndianArmy RFP,' the post on X said.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army’s search for the close-quarter battle weapon has culminated with the emergence of DRDO and Bharat Forge, an indigenous Private manufacturer, as the Lowest (L1) among the bidders for the project.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday said on X, “Significantly boosting #atmanirbharta in critical technology, 5.56×45 mm CQB Carbine, designed and developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment(ARDE), DRDO selected as L1 in Indian Army Request for Proposal (RFP)”.


As per the Acceptance of Necessity note issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2022 there is a requirement of 4,25,213 units of 5.56 x 45mm CQB Carbine. It is to be procured under the category ‘Buy (Indian)’.

‘Buy (Indian)’ category refers to the procurement of products from an Indian vendor meeting one of the two conditions: products that have been indigenously designed, developed and manufactured with a minimum of 50% Indigenous Content (IC) on cost basis of the total contract value; Or products, which may not have been designed and developed indigenously, having 60% IC on cost basis of the total contract value.

Coming to the weapon, its Effective Range should “Not be less than 200 meters.” And it should have a bayonet of minimum blade length 120mm be provided with a suitable cover. The weight of the CQB carbine without magazine & accessories should not exceed 3 Kgs + 10%.

The CQB Carbines are meant for urban, close range contacts and counter terrorism operations. Thus these weapons are modified to be lighter, easy to handle and smaller than a standard rifle thus bearing effectiveness and maneuverability.

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Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence wins Rs 600 crore export order from Germany's Rheinmetall for hi-tech ammunition
New Delhi: A month after two firms signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of ammunition, Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence bagged an export order worth Rs 600 crore from Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, a leading German defence and ammunitions manufacturer.

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Reliance Defence on Rs 600 crore-deal​

Claiming that the company has received one of the largest export orders in the high-tech ammunition domain to date, the Reliance Defence said that the export order showcases the strength of the partnership and demonstrates the growing capabilities of India’s private sector in delivering high-quality defence products that meet stringent global standards.

Stating that the order represents a key milestone in its strategy, the Reliance Defence said: “It will strengthen its position as a reliable partner in the global defence and munitions supply chain, with a particular focus on Europe.”

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Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG said: “This strategic partnership of Rheinmetall with Reliance Defence led by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group illustrates our strong commitment to partner with India under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Modi”.

Anil D. Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Group said: “The strategic partnership with Rheinmetall brings cutting-edge capabilities to India and represents a defining milestone for the country’s private defence manufacturing sector.”


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“Guided by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, as championed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our ambition is clear — to position Reliance Defence among the world’s Top 3 defence exporters. Through this, we aim to enable India not only to meet its domestic defence needs with confidence, but also to establish itself as a trusted force in the global defence supply chain,” Ambani said.

Reliance Defence will establish an integrated facility for the manufacturing of explosives, ammunition, and small arms under the ambitious Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC) initiative.

The DADC is being developed in the Watad industrial area of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, and is set to become the largest greenfield project in the defence sector ever undertaken by any private company in India.

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Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence wins Rs 600 crore export order from Germany's Rheinmetall for hi-tech ammunition
New Delhi: A month after two firms signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of ammunition, Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence bagged an export order worth Rs 600 crore from Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, a leading German defence and ammunitions manufacturer.

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Reliance Defence on Rs 600 crore-deal​

Claiming that the company has received one of the largest export orders in the high-tech ammunition domain to date, the Reliance Defence said that the export order showcases the strength of the partnership and demonstrates the growing capabilities of India’s private sector in delivering high-quality defence products that meet stringent global standards.

Stating that the order represents a key milestone in its strategy, the Reliance Defence said: “It will strengthen its position as a reliable partner in the global defence and munitions supply chain, with a particular focus on Europe.”

PM Modi's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision​

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG said: “This strategic partnership of Rheinmetall with Reliance Defence led by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group illustrates our strong commitment to partner with India under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Modi”.

Anil D. Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Group said: “The strategic partnership with Rheinmetall brings cutting-edge capabilities to India and represents a defining milestone for the country’s private defence manufacturing sector.”


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“Guided by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, as championed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our ambition is clear — to position Reliance Defence among the world’s Top 3 defence exporters. Through this, we aim to enable India not only to meet its domestic defence needs with confidence, but also to establish itself as a trusted force in the global defence supply chain,” Ambani said.

Reliance Defence will establish an integrated facility for the manufacturing of explosives, ammunition, and small arms under the ambitious Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC) initiative.

The DADC is being developed in the Watad industrial area of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, and is set to become the largest greenfield project in the defence sector ever undertaken by any private company in India.

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Probably gonna go straight to Ukraine, to bomb Russians.

We continue to keep digging ourselves into a deeper hole.

Its not all dhando.

 

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What are these, Arty shells ? What does 'high tech' mean here, GPS guidance kits like on the excalibur M982 155mm ?

 

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Kamath sir talks about DRDO weapons. Look at the humbleness and maturity with which he talks.

 

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Hypersonic glide vehicle to have mach 8 to mach 9 speed, long range and higher payload. It will have almost 27 times the kinetic energy of Brahmos.

Brahmos NG will be light and will be compatible with all Indian jets, Near hypersonic speed Brahmos and long range Brahmos in making Rudram 2 to Rudram 4 is going to be operational in next 2 to 3 years. HGV to be operational by 2028. AMCA will be 5+ generation plane. Development to be complete by 2034.

 

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Good news guys!

The Toad croaks!!!

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