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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Defence Acquisition Council clears projects worth Rs 67,000 crore
The defence ministry has given a go ahead for procurements worth ₹67,000 crore, including indigenous medium altitude long endurance drones and autonomous surface vessels that will see several Indian companies competing for orders. The Defence Acquisition Council , led by defence minister Rajnath Singh , approved several proposals on Tuesday, including procurement of mountain radars and upgrades to infantry combat vehicles and air defence systems. The procurement of indigenous MALE drones is likely to see a strong competition between Indian companies that are investing into UAV technology, including Adani Defence, Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd and HAL . There is a large requirement for such drones both in India and abroad. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program "The proposed MALE drones can carry multiple payloads and weapons, and operate at longer ranges for long endurance missions. They will significantly enhance round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability of the armed forces," an official said.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
‘Make in India' vital for defence self-reliance, nation-building: Ashok Wadhawan
New Delhi: Calling 'Make in India' a big opportunity to make the country self-sufficient in critical defence manufacturing, Ashok Wadhawan, Joint President and Head Land Systems at Adani Defence, said on Wednesday that in the current geopolitical scenario, especially in the area of energetic materials, self-reliance is crucial for India's security. 'Looking at the current geopolitical situation, especially in the area of energetic materials, if we are not self-sustaining, it will be difficult to defend our country. This is nation-building for us,' he told IANS on the sideline of the inaugural session of PHDCCI's Ammo Power Conference here. He said the event was bringing together the government, armed forces, private players, and the public sector to address existing challenges and build a sustainable domestic industry for arms, explosives, and energetic materials. 'It's a great show, very much required. We are in a state where we need to build capability in India, which we at Adani are doing,' Wadhawan explained. Highlighting the changing nature of warfare, Wadhawan noted that in the last 5–6 years, conflicts across the globe have shown a shift from traditional tanks and missiles to precision-driven systems. He stressed that India must urgently build private sector capability, supported by public institutions, to match this evolution. Loitering munitions and energetic materials, he said, should be priority areas, with policy reforms enabling their growth. 'We are stepping in to help make this a reality. This is a place where the user requires, and we are putting our foot forward to actually build the capability,' he told IANS. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Nasir Jamal, Director of PHDCCI, said that ammunition is not just a consumable but a vital element for mission success, deterrence, and preparedness. He stressed that in the age of modern warfare, India's munitions must be smart, precise, reliable, and indigenously available. Chief Guest Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, underlined the government's decade-long push for self-reliance. He said that while the government and armed forces have the intent, the industry must focus on the entire value chain to not only meet India's needs but also cater to global demand.
India Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India fast-tracks Rs 20,000-crores drone deal to boost border surveillance
In a push towards strengthening border surveillance and boosting indigenous defence capabilities, India is fast-tracking the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for its armed at over Rs 20,000 crore, the project will be executed under the Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) category, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign defence sources told India Today that the proposal is expected to be placed before a high-level meeting of the Ministry of Defence Key Indian defence firms such as Adani Defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), IdeaForge, and NewSpace Research are likely to participate in the drones will come equipped with advanced surveillance and combat features, including real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities tailored for operations in challenging terrain. Officials also revealed that plans are in place to integrate indigenous missile systems with these armed forces have finalised the specifications for the drones through a comprehensive scientific study, highlighting the growing need for effective surveillance along the country's borders with both Pakistan and China. Until now, Indian forces have heavily relied on foreign suppliers like the United States and Israel for their drone requirements.- Ends
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India to fastrack Rs 20,000 crore 87 MALE drone project for defence forces
India plans to boost surveillance capabilities. The nation aims to acquire 87 MALE drones. This project falls under the Make in India initiative. It will enhance surveillance over sea and land borders. The defence ministry will soon discuss a Rs 20,000 crore proposal. The drones must have over 60 percent indigenous content. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads At a time when Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is still ongoing, India is looking to fast-track the project for acquiring 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to further enhance its surveillance capabilities both over sea and land sources told that the project under the Make in India initiative for Indian manufacturers aims to boost the capabilities of the armed forces to keep an eye on enemy activities in areas of Indian interest, from the Pakistan border to the China border, and along the maritime zone.A tri-service proposal of around Rs 20,000 crore, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the lead, is expected to be discussed by the defence ministry at a high-level meeting soon, the sources drones would be required to have more than 60 per cent indigenous content, and various major defence players are expected to be part of it, the sources likely contenders for the programme would include Adani Defence , Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, Raphe mPhibr, Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited The drones would be required to be capable of flying for over 30 hours at a stretch at an altitude of over 35,000 would be the first time that indigenous firms would lead the supply of MALE-class drones, as major drone orders have previously gone to Israeli number of drones required by the forces has been determined by a scientific study conducted by the Integrated Defence Staff, based on the number and size of critical areas to be covered by the forces, the sources Indian forces would also be getting 32 High Altitude Long Endurance class MQ-9B Predators from the US under a foreign military sales programme would also provide a major opportunity for the Indian industry to develop a drone production sources said the aim of the project is also to help indigenous firms learn how to build and develop high-end, sophisticated systems.
Economic Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
'Operation Sindoor called, and we delivered': Gautam Adani on Adani Defence's role in India's counterstrike
Synopsis Adani AGM 2025: Gautam Adani, speaking at the 2025 AGM, revealed that Adani Defence's drones and anti-drone systems played a frontline role in Operation Sindoor. The company's loitering munitions conducted precision strikes while its counter-drone units protected Indian troops from retaliatory threats. Calling the moment a demonstration of 'where India needs us the most,' Adani paid tribute to soldiers and highlighted India's resolve. The remarks come amid a wider defence push, with public-private partnerships accelerating India's indigenous military capabilities.
