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Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik inaugurates two-day Defence Conclave 2020 Gujarat

25/06/2020

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik has said that India has emerged as a key global power driven by the impressive economic growth backed by its longstanding moral leadership on core humanitarian and geographical issues. He was addressing a two-day digital conference on the defence & aerospace manufacturing sector ‘Defence Conclave 2020, Gujarat’ via video conferencing, which is being jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).

India requests quick delivery of missiles, ammo from Russia Amethi factory to launch before summit

25/06/2020

India has requested a quick delivery of missiles, ammunitiion and assault rifles from Russia under the emergency purchase route during a visit by a top delegation to Moscow led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The requests which include spares for the army are believed to have been looked at positively by Russia, with an assurance with an assurance that quick deliveries would be made, considering the tense situation on the border with china.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath reviews India-Russia defence cooperation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister

23/06/2020

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed India-Russia defence cooperation with Mr. Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation in Moscow. Mr Borisov is the co-chair of the Inter-Governmental Commission with India on Trade & Economic & Scientific Cooperation. He also co-chairs with Raksha Mantri the High Level Committee on Science & Technology. Their discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional issues were very positive and productive.

India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year: SIPRI

15/06/2020

India and china have increased their nuclear arsenal over the last year according to the stockholm international peace Research Institute. The swedish think tank that researches on conflict armaments and arms control also pointed out that chine is significantly modernising its nuclear arsenal. China and Pakistan have more nuclear warheads as compared to India, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2020.

MoD extends by four months capital acquisition deliveries of domestic manufactures due to COVID-19 situation

12/06/2020

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended the delivery period for all existing capital acquisition contracts with the Indian vendors by four months due to supply chain disruptions arising out of COVID-19 pandemic. An order to this effect has been issued by the acquisition wing of the Ministry, duly approved by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. It states, “Force Majeure shall be applicable for a period of four months i.e. 25th March 2020 to 24th July 2020.” The order adds, “Duration of this Force Majeure will be excluded while calculating the delay in delivery of contracted equipment/service and imposition of Liquidated Damages charges.”

In a big boost to ‘Make in India’, DAC paves way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for IAF

18/03/2020

Consequent to the separation of duties between Department of Defence (DoD) and Department of Military Affairs (DMA), the first meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was held with the Acquisition Wing being the Secretariat of the DAC. This would lead to better coordination and faster processing of cases with the Acquisition wing being in the overall charge of the Capital acquisition process.

Ordnance Factories observe their 219th foundation day

18/03/2020

Ordnance Factories are observing their 219^th foundation day. The first Ordnance Factory, now known as the ‘Gun and Shell Factory’ at Cossipore in Kolkata was established on this day in 1801. The Ordnance Factories are a conglomerate of 41 ordnance factories under the aegis of its corporate headquarters Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in Kolkata. The OFB came into existence on April 2, 1979 in the new avatar.

Agreement with USA for Supply of Arms

18/03/2020

One contract and two Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) have been concluded with the US side for procurement of Helicopters and Self Protection Suite. The delivery of the helicopters will commence from May, 2021. Countries such as US, Russia, France, Germany, Israel, UK are leading exporters of defence equipment. The Defence requirement of other countries including South Asian countries is not available in public domain.

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News Industries Updates Defence

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik inaugurates two-day Defence Conclave 2020 Gujarat

India requests quick delivery of missiles, ammo from Russia Amethi factory to launch before summit

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath reviews India-Russia defence cooperation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister

India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year: SIPRI

MoD extends by four months capital acquisition deliveries of domestic manufactures due to COVID-19 situation

In a big boost to ‘Make in India’, DAC paves way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for IAF

Ordnance Factories observe their 219th foundation day

Agreement with USA for Supply of Arms

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Long wait over Indian Armed forces to get high-tech US Armed Drones equipped with missiles

Uttarakhand’s First Heli Services under UDAN flagged off

Cabinet approves dispensation to Alliance Air for enabling commencement of International flights between India and Sri Lanka

HAL hands over 50th set of L-40 stage of GSLV

In a first, Ananth Tech will build 6 satellites for foreign customers

HAL Signs Pacts with Rosoboronexport, Coast Guard, IIT Kanpur and TAPL

Naval group in talks with both MDL and L&T for submarine project, says exclusivity needed

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik inaugurates two-day Defence Conclave 2020 Gujarat

India requests quick delivery of missiles, ammo from Russia Amethi factory to launch before summit

Annual outlays have been substantially increased to support States for combating Left Wing Extremism

Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified; Increase in number of Firearms and Ammunition allowed for Shooters

Union Home Minister chairs the 22nd Meeting of the Central Zonal Council held at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Historic reforms initiated in the Space sector Private sector participation in Space activities approved

Private sector will be allowed to use ISRO facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities

ISRO satellite to guard India’s borders soon; Satellite launch in March this year