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Times of Oman
2 hours ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
India's First Dual-Coast Submarine Manufacturing: Mazagon Dock, Hindustan Shipyard to sign historic pact
New Delhi: In a landmark development for the domestic defence sector, state-run shipbuilders Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly build submarines—establishing the country's first-ever dual-coast submarine production capability. The collaboration marks a strategic push under the Narendra Modi government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to ramp up indigenous defence manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. It will significantly enhance the country's capacity to produce advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. Mumbai-based MDL has a proven track record of building both Shishumar-class and the more recent Scorpene-class submarines under technology partnerships. It is currently in the fray for the Rs 45,000-crore Project 75(I) submarine tender, in collaboration with German submarine maker TKMS. HSL, headquartered in Visakhapatnam on the east coast, has the unique distinction of being the only Indian shipyard to have completed a full-scale submarine modernisation—the complex refit of INS Sindhukirti. It continues to handle major refits and overhauls for the Navy's underwater fleet. This dual-yard initiative fulfills a long-standing strategic vision dating back to 1999, which called for establishing a submarine-building facility on the east coast to complement the west coast's capabilities. The Indian Navy has projected a requirement for at least 24 submarines to counter increasing maritime threats and assert dominance in the Indo-Pacific. Given the complexity and long timelines associated with submarine construction, the MDL-HSL partnership will be crucial in accelerating delivery schedules, ensuring production continuity, and mitigating risks associated with single-yard dependence. Operation Sindoor—an extensive underwater surveillance and deterrence exercise conducted by the Navy—has highlighted the critical role of submarines in safeguarding India's maritime interests. The dual-coast manufacturing strategy is expected to significantly enhance India's underwater combat readiness and aligns with its broader ambition to emerge as a dominant Blue Water Navy with reach across the Indo-Pacific region. With this move, India takes a decisive step toward creating a robust, self-reliant ecosystem in underwater warfare platforms, securing not just its coastlines but also its strategic maritime interests far beyond.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘UP emerges as backbone of India's defence sector'
Lucknow: Crediting the Modi-Yogi leadership for transforming the state into a hub of military manufacturing and exports, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh is emerging as the backbone of India's defence sector. Sharing insights on platform X, Singh said, "From rifles to rockets, UP is forging India's defence future. Our state is now a symbol of self-reliance, innovation, and global impact." The state hosts seven ordnance factories, three HAL units, and two Indo-Russian ventures — the AK-203 rifle unit in Amethi and the BrahMos missile facility in Lucknow. Six Defence Corridor nodes, three testing beds, South Asia's largest arms complex (Adani Defence, Kanpur), and the country's first strategic materials complex (PTC Industries, Lucknow) further underline UP's strategic importance. Global players like MKU Limited and Lohia Aerospace from Kanpur export to over 100 countries, reinforcing UP's position in the international defence supply chain. Singh hailed this as a hallmark of Aatmanirbhar Bharat , saying, "Under PM Modi and CM Yogi, UP is not only securing India but also generating jobs, driving innovation, and placing the state on the global defence map."
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Keel laying of eighth anti-submarine warfare ship held
The keel laying of the eighth anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship being built for the Indian Navy was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) by Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, on May 29, 2025. Among those present were Madhu S. Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, CSL, and Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. The contract for building eight ASW ships was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and CSL on 30 April 2019. The Mahe class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW corvettes of the Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, mine-laying operations, and subsurface surveillance. The vessels are capable of a maximum speed of 25 knots and have an endurance of 1,800 nautical miles. They are fitted with indigenously developed, state-of-the-art sonars for underwater surveillance. This exemplifies India's capability to manufacture high-end, technology-intensive warships with a high indigenous content under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Indian Army tests next-gen military tech in Pokhran, Agra, Joshimath to simulate future battlefield scenarios
File photo: Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets fly past during the "Aero India 2021" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 3, 2021. Synopsis The Indian Army is actively conducting large-scale trials to evaluate new indigenous battlefield technologies, including drones, EW systems, and air defense solutions, under near-combat conditions. CDS Chauhan emphasized India's self-reliance in defense, citing the successful integration of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor. He also highlighted India's strategic advantage over Pakistan due to long-term strategic planning and economic growth. The Indian Army is conducting large-scale capacity development demonstrations at key locations including Pokhran, Babina, and Joshimath, with dedicated air defence trials in Agra and Gopalpur. ADVERTISEMENT These field trials aim to evaluate new-age battlefield technologies under near-combat conditions, including integrated electronic warfare (EW) simulations. As part of its 'Decade of Transformation,' the Army is fast-tracking the absorption of cutting-edge defence platforms developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. These trials are seen as critical to strengthening India's technological edge and ensuring operational readiness for emerging military threats. The Ministry of Defence has outlined a wide range of indigenous technologies under evaluation, including: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munitions (ULPGM) Runway-Independent Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) Counter-UAS Solutions Loitering Munitions Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones Precision Multi-Munition Delivery Systems Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS) Low-Level Light-Weight Radars VSHORADS (Next-Gen Infrared Systems) Advanced Electronic Warfare Platforms Earlier this week, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited Babina Field Firing Ranges to review the trials and interact with Army personnel and defence industry stakeholders. The demonstrations reflect growing synergy between the Army and India's private defence sector. ADVERTISEMENT Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, had emphasised India's self-reliant defence systems. Highlighting Operation Sindoor, he said India successfully used indigenously developed systems like the Akash missile and built its own air defence networking infrastructure.'We've integrated radars from multiple sources—both Indian and foreign—into a cohesive network across the country without relying on external vendors. This was crucial for our defence posture during recent operations,' Chauhan said. ADVERTISEMENT He also noted the increasing convergence of warfare domains: 'Modern conflict demands integration of air, land, sea, cyber, and space. We're shifting from large, static platforms to distributed, deceptive and non-linear strategies.'In a candid assessment, CDS Chauhan contrasted India's strategic evolution with Pakistan's stagnation. ADVERTISEMENT 'When we gained independence, Pakistan was ahead in several metrics—GDP per capita, social indicators, economic performance. But today, India is ahead on all fronts—military capability, economic power, social harmony. That's a result of deliberate long-term strategy,' he further stated that while Pakistan likely sought Chinese or commercial satellite imagery during Operation Sindoor, there is no confirmation of real-time targeting support. 'India relied on its own satellite and electronic systems. Our response during the operation was swift and effective, with no further losses beyond the initial strike.'Chauhan argued that India's preference for disengagement after decisive military actions is rooted in economic logic. 'Prolonged mobilisations are expensive. Our aim is decisive, short operations that avoid long-term disruptions to national development.' ADVERTISEMENT The trials and strategic posture echo India's growing focus on readiness for high-technology warfare. CDS Chauhan highlighted the role of Indian academia, startups, and private industry in pushing the innovation envelope. 'We produce the largest number of STEM graduates globally. Give them a defence problem, and you'll have hundreds working on it. That's an untapped advantage we must harness," said CDS Chauhan. (With inputs from ANI, PTI) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Indian Army tests next-gen military tech in Pokhran, Agra, Joshimath to simulate future battlefield scenarios
The Indian Army is conducting large-scale capacity development demonstrations at key locations including Pokhran, Babina, and Joshimath, with dedicated air defence trials in Agra and Gopalpur. These field trials aim to evaluate new-age battlefield technologies under near-combat conditions, including integrated electronic warfare (EW) simulations. As part of its 'Decade of Transformation,' the Army is fast-tracking the absorption of cutting-edge defence platforms developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. These trials are seen as critical to strengthening India's technological edge and ensuring operational readiness for emerging military threats. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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The Ministry of Defence has outlined a wide range of indigenous technologies under evaluation, including: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munitions (ULPGM) Runway-Independent Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) Counter-UAS Solutions Loitering Munitions Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones Precision Multi-Munition Delivery Systems Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS) Low-Level Light-Weight Radars VSHORADS (Next-Gen Infrared Systems) Advanced Electronic Warfare Platforms Live Events Earlier this week, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited Babina Field Firing Ranges to review the trials and interact with Army personnel and defence industry stakeholders. The demonstrations reflect growing synergy between the Army and India's private defence sector. CDS Chauhan: Indigenous backbone crucial for networked warfare Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, had emphasised India's self-reliant defence systems. Highlighting Operation Sindoor , he said India successfully used indigenously developed systems like the Akash missile and built its own air defence networking infrastructure. 'We've integrated radars from multiple sources—both Indian and foreign—into a cohesive network across the country without relying on external vendors. This was crucial for our defence posture during recent operations,' Chauhan said. He also noted the increasing convergence of warfare domains: 'Modern conflict demands integration of air, land, sea, cyber, and space. We're shifting from large, static platforms to distributed, deceptive and non-linear strategies.' 'India is ahead of Pakistan on all fronts': CDS Chauhan In a candid assessment, CDS Chauhan contrasted India's strategic evolution with Pakistan's stagnation. 'When we gained independence, Pakistan was ahead in several metrics—GDP per capita, social indicators, economic performance. But today, India is ahead on all fronts—military capability, economic power, social harmony. That's a result of deliberate long-term strategy,' he said. He further stated that while Pakistan likely sought Chinese or commercial satellite imagery during Operation Sindoor, there is no confirmation of real-time targeting support. 'India relied on its own satellite and electronic systems. Our response during the operation was swift and effective, with no further losses beyond the initial strike.' Chauhan argued that India's preference for disengagement after decisive military actions is rooted in economic logic. 'Prolonged mobilisations are expensive. Our aim is decisive, short operations that avoid long-term disruptions to national development.' The trials and strategic posture echo India's growing focus on readiness for high-technology warfare . CDS Chauhan highlighted the role of Indian academia, startups, and private industry in pushing the innovation envelope. 'We produce the largest number of STEM graduates globally. Give them a defence problem, and you'll have hundreds working on it. That's an untapped advantage we must harness," said CDS Chauhan.
