New Delhi, February 26: INS Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvette, is set to join the Indian Navy fleet, marking another milestone in India’s defence indigenisation journey. Built using special-grade steel supplied entirely by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the warship underscores the growing strength…
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PM Modi, Macron Inaugurate H125 Helicopter Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday virtually inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) of the Airbus H125 Light Utility Helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka. The facility, established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, marks a significant milestone in the India-France…
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HAMMER Weapon System: BEL–Safran JV Explained
In a significant boost to India’s defence indigenisation drive, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has approved a joint venture with France’s Safran Electronics & Defence to manufacture and support the HAMMER weapon system in India. The 50:50 partnership is being positioned as a major step under the Make in India initiative…
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MoD Signs ₹2,312 Cr Deal with HAL for 8 Dornier 228
In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 12, 2026 signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The acquisition has been cleared under the Buy…
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Defence Procurement 2026: Public Input Open
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)–2026, a comprehensive policy framework aimed at strengthening India’s defence preparedness while accelerating indigenous manufacturing and modernisation. The Department of Defence has prepared the draft procedure to propel jointness among the…
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RRM Leads Indian Delegation to Saudi Arabia for World Defence Show 2026
Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Shri Sanjay Seth will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the third edition of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, scheduled to be held on February 08 and 09. The global defence exhibition is expected to bring together…
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Miniratna-I Status Powers Yantra India’s Growth
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). Praising the company’s rapid transformation into a profit-making corporate entity in just four years, the Minister highlighted YIL’s initiatives to increase turnover, promote indigenisation, and meet…
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Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Steel Import Issues Feb 2
The Ministry of Steel has announced that it will hold an open house meeting on February 2, 2026, to discuss issues related to the import of steel, including concerns linked to the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), SARAL SIMS, and Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions. The initiative is aimed at…
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CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
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Aatmanirbharta in Defence Vital for India’s Strategic Autonomy
Emphasising that self-reliance in defence is no longer a choice but a national necessity, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said India stands at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey. Addressing the Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategic Sector Skill Development in Chandigarh,…