Defence Ministry
Defence contracts: Of the 188 signed in last 3 yrs, 121 given to defence PSUs, ordnance board, says Govt
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Currently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has orders to manufacture Sukhoi aircraft, light combat aircraft, Dornier aircraft, advance light helicopter, Chetak and Cheetal helicopter, which are likely to be executed in the next 3-4 years, Minister of State Subhash Bhamre said in a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Defence Ministry approves military procurement worth Rs 3000 crore
Sat, Dec 01, 2018
The Defence Ministry Saturday approved military procurement worth Rs 3,000 crore, including Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles for Navy's two stealth frigates and armoured recovery vehicles for the Army's Arjun main battle tanks, a senior official said.
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'Defence PSUs may get to tie up with foreign firms'
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
There are certain issues with the Strategic Partnership model introduced by the government to push domestic defence manufacturing, a Defence Ministry official said, adding that defence PSUs may as well tie up with foreign firms.
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Govt releases defence production draft policy, eyes Rs 1,70,000 cr turnover
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
At present, India is one of the world's largest importer of military platforms and weapons. The government identified 12 military platforms and weapons systems for production in India to achieve the aim of "self-reliance".
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Govt gives green signal to Rs 20,000 crore worth mega naval project
Mon, May 22, 2017
Three private sector companies -- Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL), Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and ABG Shipyard -- were in race initially for the mega project but ABG was disqualified on account of poor financial health.
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India announces policy for strategic partnerships in defence; to allow local private cos to work with foreign players
Sun, May 21, 2017
The Indian government's Defence Ministry on Saturday said that the policy will initially allow the entry of private companies into the manufacture of submarines, fighter aircrafts and armoured vehicles through foreign partnerships.
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