by LoS | Aug 18, 2017 | Navy
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley meeting on 17 August 2017 has in-principle cleared the acquisition of two pairs of gas turbines from Ukraine at a cost of INR 490 crores. These turbines will power the four Grigorovich-class...
by LoS | Aug 4, 2017 | Industry News, Make in India, Navy
In some much sought relief for the country’s silent service, the Indian Navy has heralded the beginning for the multi-billion dollar Program – 75 India (P-75 I) by floating a global RFI (Request for Information). With this, the navy’s hunt for six conventional...
by LoS | May 21, 2017 | Navy
Indian navy, a formidable regional naval power in the Asia-Pacific waters, is in-charge of keeping a privy eye over some of the most contested waters in the Asian region. Changing geopolitical situation and increased enemy naval footprint close to its territorial...
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 16, 2017 | Navy
The Indian Navy which is the fifth largest naval force in the world is on a modernisation spree. The navy is acquiring some of the most modern and potent combat platforms to guard India against hostile sea-borne threats and to better guard India’s spread out maritime...