Mains > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
IN NEWS: In another step towards indigenisation of military platforms, the defence ministry has given the initial approval to projects worth Rs 76,390 crore. INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY: India’s defence i...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? France’s Naval Group, one of five shortlisted Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for the Navy’s P-75 India(P-75I) project to build six conventional submarines within the country, has an...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? In an effort to further promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and enable the ease of doing business, the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has been amen...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? India successfully flight-tested indigenously developed helicopter-launched stand-off anti-tank (SANT) missile in Rajasthan's Pokhran firing ranges. Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) Missile: S...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? The Indian Air Force helicopter that crashed on 8th December 2021, with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and others on board was an MI-17 V5 variant. About MI-17 V5: MI-17 V5 varia...
Preliminary > Security > Miscellaneous > Defence acquisitions
Why in news The Defence Ministry approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The procurement proposals ...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? The Army Aviation has recently got control of the Heron-I Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the Eastern sector, which were earlier with the Artillery, bringing all aviation assets under one roof and au...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? Defence Minister on 19th August 2012 launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) under Innovations for Defence Excellence - Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) A...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Defence technology > Defence acquisitions
Why in news? First Made-In-India Aircraft Carrier Vikrant sets sail for maiden trials. About INS Vikrant: INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrie (IAC-1), is an aircraft carrier const...
Preliminary > Industry and Infrastructure > Infrastructure & Investment models > Defence acquisitions
Why in news Tamil Nadu and UP government has acquired land for defence industrial corridor What is Defence Industrial Corridor? The Central Government has established two Defence Industrial Corridors (DI...