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Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) has signed its 100th contract with Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi. It was launched in 2018 by the PM Narendra Modi, and promoted as the flagship for technological innovation of the Ministry of Defence. Purpose of iDEX: To encourage start-ups and provide them a platform for co-creation and co-development in defence and aerospace […]

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Defence ministry sets up committee to conduct performance, efficiency audit

Defence ministry sets up committee to conduct performance, efficiency audit

The defence ministry has set up an apex committee to conduct “performance and efficiency” audit of capital procurements, logistics, inventory and maintenance of assets of the armed forces. The committee is headed by the defence secretary. Committee will advise Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on measures for overall improvement in strengthening of internal oversight and risk management framework in various aspects of functioning of the

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HAL sign agreement with Safran to create JV to build helicopter engines

HAL sign agreement with Safran to create JV to build helicopter engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to create a new joint venture intended to develop helicopter engines. The MoU was signed by Mr. R. Madhavan (HAL CMD) and Franck Saudo (Safran CEO). Aim: To meet the requirements of HAL and India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) future helicopters, including the future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi

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Bharat Dynamics signs deal with Defence Ministry for ASTRA MK-1 BVR

Bharat Dynamics signs deal with Defence Ministry for ASTRA MK-1 BVR

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract of 2,971 crore with Bharat Dynamics Ltd under the ‘buy Indian’ category. The contract was signed for supply of the indigenously developed Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range air to air missiles and associated equipment for the Navy and the Indian Air Force. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh had approved the purchase of

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MoD signs contract with BEL for retro-modification of Battle Tanks T-90

MoD signs contract with BEL for retro-modification of Battle Tanks T-90

Acquisition Wing of Defence Ministry has signed a contract for Rs 1075 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for retro-modification of Commander Sight of Battle Tanks-T-90. Retro-modification will be carried out in 957 T-90 tanks of Indian Army. It will provide further boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government. Commander sight of Battle Tank T-90: India’s premier battle

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Three-day Long ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ in Jhansi, UP

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Three-day Long ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ in Jhansi, UP

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the three-day ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ in Jhansi on November 17, 2021. The festival will culminate on the birth anniversary of Rani of Jhansi Laxmi Bai on 19th November. The three-day event has been organized by the Ministry of Defence from November 17-19, 2021 as a part of the ‘Azadi Ka

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