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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Dec 12, 2024

BEML Bags Defence Ministry Contract for High Mobility Vehicles

State-owned BEML Ltd secured a Rs. 136-crore contract for the supply of indigenously designed High Mobility Vehicles (HMV) 8x8. These vehicles will play a pivotal role in the Battle Field Surveillance System (BFSS) project, reinforcing India's defence capabilities and advancing the government's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The PSU has been at the forefront of India's defence manufacturing sector, delivering advanced solutions such as rocket and missile launchers, Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicles (ARRV), High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicles for radar and communication systems and tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Dec 11, 2024

Delhi and Moscow to Ink $4bn Deal to Boost India's Air Defence against China

India may soon ink a massive multibillion-dollar deal with Russia to boost its air defence infrastructure. According to reports, New Delhi is in advanced talks with Moscow to acquire $4 billion 'Voronezh' series radar, which can be deployed to monitor and detect aerial threats such as ballistic missiles, fighter jets, and ICBMs. Its 8,000-kilometre-range would allow India to detect any air threat from anywhere in China, South and Central Asia, and most of the Indian Ocean region.
The advanced radars are manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, a specialist of the production of anti-aircraft missile systems and radars.

Dec 09, 2024

Indian Navy Commissions INS Tushil at Russia's Kaliningrad

The Indian Navy commissioned its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as the Chief Guest, and many high ranking Indian Russian government and defence officials.
INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigates of the Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service - three Talwar class ships, built at Baltisky shipyard, St. Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad.
INS Tushil, the seventh in the series, is the first of the two upgraded additional follow-on ships the contract for which was signed in October 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport, Indian Navy and the Government of India.

Dec 07, 2024

Indo-French Defence Innovation FRIND in Paris

A significant stride in Indo-French defence collaboration, the inaugural FRIND-X event, organised by the Defence Innovation Organisation (D10) and the Agence de ('Innovation de Defense (AID), was held in Paris. This two-day event, aligned with the ambitious Horizon 2047 vision and the India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap, brings together a diverse array of stakeholders from both nations.
FRIND-X serves as a platform for defence start-ups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and universities from India and France to connect, collaborate, and explore opportunities for joint ventures. The event aims to foster innovation, technology transfer, and co-development of cutting-edge defence technologies.
Key highlights of the event include:
Pitching Sessions: Start-ups from both countries will showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of experts and potential investors.
B2B Meetings: Facilitated networking sessions will enable participants to explore partnerships and collaborations.
Panel Discussions: Industry leaders and policymakers will delve into the future of defense innovation and the role of emerging technologies.
Technology Demonstrations: Live demonstrations of advanced technologies will highlight the potential for future applications in defense.

Dec 06, 2024

Indian Army showcases 22 Top Innovations at Inno-Yoddha 2024-25

The Indian Army held its annual Idea and Innovation Competition -- Inno-Yoddha 2024-25 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi celebrated in-house innovations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, logistics, and training capabilities.
According to an army official, 75 innovations, selected through rigorous evaluation from unit to Command Headquarters levels, were fielded this year.
Among them, 22 outstanding innovations were showcased and felicitated during the event, which will now proceed towards production under the Army Design Bureau's guidance, aligning with the Indian Army's commitment to fostering an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone to Indian Navy for Maritime Security

Adani Defence delivered the second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the nation's maritime capabilities. This marks a significant leap in India's indigenous defence technology, underscoring the country's focus on self-reliance. The Drishti-10 drone is a highly advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform designed to monitor vast maritime territories, mitigate piracy, and provide over-the-horizon surveillance with unmatched endurance.
The Drishti-10 Starliner drone, manufactured at Adani Defence's Hyderabad facility, offers a 36-hour endurance and a 450 kg payload capacity. It is the only all-weather military UAV certified with NATO's STANAG 4671 for airworthiness, allowing it to operate in both segregated and unsegregated airspace. The platform supports persistent multi-payload, fully autonomous capabilities and satellite communication-based operations, crucial for monitoring maritime threats.

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