How to transform India from world's largest defence importer to major exporter
The government's recent decision to deregulate manufacture of a number of items used by the defence forces will result in new players and SMEs entering the sector. Easy entry will result in an increase in the number of manufactures, with the benefit of competition that will improve both quality and cost-effectiveness. This will also encourage them to seek export markets for their products. Socio-economic growth and a credible defence capability achieved through self-reliance are fundamental for a nation to secure a globally res…
Vikramaditya joins Indian fleet in Indian Ocean
India's new floating airfield INS Vikramaditya entered the Indian Ocean Region earlier this week where it was joined by INS Viraat, the Navy's second aircraft carrier. The Viraat's meeting with the Vikramaditya was a momentous occasion for the Navy as it was only the first time since 1992 when two carriers operated together. INS Viraat had earlier operated with INS Vikrant before the latter was decommissioned in the late 1990s. It is a repeat of history of sorts as the new aircraft carrier is joining the fleet when Viraat …
Army sets up war gaming centre in Mathura
The war gaming centre, commonly known as WARCEN, is third of its kind with the most advanced technology in the country, and was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Gyan Bhushan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Command. "It will be used to train for warfare anywhere in the world by simulating scenarios at the strategic and operational level. It will also enable senior commanders to plan, execute and analyse hypothetical war scenarios," Lieutenant General Bhushan said after the inauguration yesterday. Simu…
Major acquisitions for Navy, Army approved
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the Ministry of Defence on Monday gave the go-ahead for four major acquisitions worth nearly Rs. 16,000 crore for the Indian Navy and the Army. The approved shopping list includes two deep-sea rescue vessels, an indigenous anti-submarine craft programme, more Israeli Barak missiles and 41 advanced light helicopters. In order to improve the country’s response to any disaster at sea, the DAC approved the procurement of two deep-sea rescue vessels by the Indian Navy. The approval comes in the w…
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