Defence Sector

Lessons from a war: For India, finding aatmanirbhar alternatives to foreign equipment is need of the hour

The ongoing devastating war between Russia and Ukraine, countries which India is dependent on for weapons and spares, will eventually adversely affect the country’s operational readiness

Union Budget 2022: Government committed to reduce imports in defence sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister said that 5 per cent of Universal Service Obligation Fund would be provided for R&D and technology upgradation

Army gets its hands on first 'Made in India' grenades; all you need to know

The Indian Army received its first batch of 40,000 Multi-Mode Hand Grenades from Nagpur-based private company Economic Explosives Limited, which will replace the British-era vintage hand grenades.

India committed to enhancing defence manufacturing capabilities, says Narendra Modi

Addressing a webinar on the effective implementation of the Union Budget's provisions in the defence sector, the PM urged the private sector to take up both designing and manufacturing of defence equipment

Union Budget 2021: Finance minister makes no mention of allocation to separate domestic defence sector

The current geopolitical situation in which the Indian forces remain in a tense face-off with China along the northern border has necessitated the emergency purchases

Union Budget 2021: Centre allocates Rs 4.78 lakh crores for defence ministry, hikes capital outlay by 19%

The total outlay of Rs 4.78 lakh crore included an allocation of Rs 1.15 lakh crore for payment of pensions

Union Budget 2021: Developments around LAC, LOC warrant hike in allocation in defence outlay

Due to the major developments in the situation around LAC and LOC in the past year, the defence budget for 2021 is expected to go up.

Union Budget 2021: To pave way for self-reliant defence sector, increased capital outlay is need of hour

While an updated defence acquisition policy pedestal has been set-up in 2020 by the defence ministry, a meaningful fund allocation coupled with tax incentives for achieving the ultimate objective of self-reliance would be the key expectation

Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis

Narendra Modi reviewed the state of investments, the defence and aerospace sector and the mine and mineral sector.

Reliance Infrastructure resumes toll operations at 10 road projects; puts in place safety measures for staff

As part of the government's initiative to restart operations in a phased manner, Reliance Infrastructure has resumed toll operations at its road projects from midnight of 20 April.