by LoS | Apr 21, 2017 | Army, Industry News, Make in India
Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading private defence manufacturer, today concluded a multi-million dollar deal with South Korean based Hanwha Techwin to locally manufacture over 100 K-9 Vajra-T self propelled (SP) tracked howitzer. An improved version of the K-9...
by LoS | Apr 6, 2017 | Army, Industry News, Make in India
India’s hunt for a reliable replacement to the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters is finally coming to an end as the country is all set to float a JV (Joint Venture) for co-producing Kamov Ka-226T light-weight utility helicopters with its trusted ally, Russia. On...
by LoS | Mar 30, 2017 | Industry News, Make in India, Navy
In a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the government has cleared an Rs 8,000 crore proposal to acquire 32 ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) for the Indian Navy (IN) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). These advanced helicopters have been locally designed and...
by LoS | Mar 15, 2017 | Navy
In a recent report tabled before the parliament, the ‘standing committee on defence’ has raised serious concerns about the Indian Navy’s underwater force. The submarine force of the navy is at the epicentre of the navy’s operations in the contested Indian Ocean Region...
by LoS | Mar 11, 2017 | Army, Make in India
India which is an emerging regional power in the Asia-Pacific region at its disposal has the fourth largest military to guard its broad interests. For decades, attaining self reliance in catering to the needs of the armed forces has been a key mission for the country....
