PSUs, Private Sector Lead India's Defence Prowess With Indigenous Manufacturing
The Make in India program gains momentum with import substitution, targeting a $1.7 trillion turnover and $350 billion export in military goods and services by 2025.
Mar 12, 2024, 21:15 PM IST
India becoming self-reliant in defense sector | Watch
On one hand our jawans are giving a befitting reply to the enemies on the border. On the other hand, the scientists of our country are making such weapons and technology in the country. Due to which India will become self-reliant in the defense sector.
Oct 02, 2022, 16:36 PM IST
India has been focussing on 'aatmanirbharta' in its defence sector, says PM Modi
PM Modi said that even during British rule and right after independence, India’s defence manufacturing strength was very high.
Feb 25, 2022, 11:11 AM IST
Budget 2022: Govt promises to lower imports in defence sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman also stated that 5% of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund would be allocated to research and development and technology upgrades.
Feb 01, 2022, 13:39 PM IST
Export capacity to MSME contribution: Rajnath Singh on India's defence progress- 8 points
Rajnath Singh said that the country has exported defence items worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in the past seven years.
Dec 04, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Jhansi tomorrow, give boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence sector
The Prime Minister will formally hand over indigenously designed and developed equipments to Armed forces Service Chiefs. Modi will launchmultiple initiatives of the Defence sector at 'Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv', which is being held in Jhansi from November 17-19
Nov 18, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
PM Modi launches 7 new defense companies, says, "companies associated with 'Make in India' mission"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched seven new defense companies for the country on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami at an event organized by the Defense Ministry. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor were present on the occasion.
Oct 15, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
India's defence sector at take-off point, nation moving towards transformation to become regional power: CDS General Bipin Rawat
The remarks came against the backdrop of China's attempts to change the status quo in certain areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Sep 03, 2020, 20:20 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh imposes import embargo on 101 items including artillery guns
In a major push for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India initiative, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (August 9) announced that the Ministry of Defence was set to embrace the "Atma Nirbhar Bharat" initiative and would introduce import embargo on 101 weapon systems beyond given timeline to realise the goal of indigenisation of defence products.
Aug 09, 2020, 10:19 AM IST
Morning Breaking: Congress ignored defence sector, says PM Modi at Tirupur Rally
At a rally in Tirupur, PM Modi targeted the Opposition and said Congress ignored the defence sector. Watch full video to know more.
Feb 11, 2019, 08:56 AM IST
Army turns down assault rifles manufactured by Ordinance Factory Board
With India still importing 65 percent of its military requirements, PM Modi has favoured making the country self-reliant in the defence sector.
Jun 21, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Defence sector receives only $1 million of FDI in 3 years
The defence sector received only USD 1 million in terms FDI equity inflow in the last three years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
Mar 24, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Rajnath Singh pitches for incentives in defence manufacturing
Israeli and Chinese companies seek to come to India and make investment for the purpose of defence production.
Dec 14, 2016, 17:03 PM IST
Israel expresses commitment towards 'Make in India' in defence sector
Israel is one of the leading exporters of weapon systems to India, providing missiles, unmanned aircrafts, electronic warfare and radars in last decade.
Nov 18, 2016, 23:50 PM IST
Vested interests trying to kill competition in Defence: Ambani
Industrialist Anil Ambani, a new entrant in the defence sector, today said an attempt is being made to deny opportunity to new players on grounds of lack of experience, which he described as a "booby-trap" laid by vested interest to kill competition.
Mar 29, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
DefExpo 2016 commences today; to be the largest till date
The ninth edition of DefExpo India, a biennial exhibition of Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems, will commence in Goa from Monday.
Mar 28, 2016, 08:14 AM IST
Defence manufacturing unit in Rajasthan on cards: Manohar Parrikar
A manufacturing unit in defence sector is likely to be set up in Rajasthan, which would be located between Jaipur and Delhi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said here on Saturday.
Jan 16, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
Govt relaxes norms for FDI in defence sector
As per the earlier FDI policy in the sector, foreign investment up to 49 percent was permitted under government approval route.
Nov 10, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
Govt announces FDI reforms in 15 sectors
After facing humiliating defeat in the Bihar assembly elections, Narendra Modi government on Tuesday allowed FDI through automatic route in 15 sectors including the construction, civil aviation, ba
Nov 10, 2015, 18:22 PM IST
Punj Lloyd to expand defence facility; may invest Rs 2,000-cr
Looking to tap opportunities in defence sector, diversified group Punj Lloyd plans to expand its Gwalior facility and will also explore setting up manufacturing units in various states with an investment kitty of up to Rs 2,000 crore.
Sep 01, 2015, 22:46 PM IST
