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Defence council approves Rs 54,000 crore deal for Army, Navy, and Air Force
By Chennaivision on March 21, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore. The decision includes procurement of advanced engines for T-90 tanks for Army, Varunastra torpedoes for the Navy, and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems for the Air Force. For the Indian Army, the council gave nod to procuring… Continue reading "Defence council approves Rs 54,000 crore deal for Army, Navy, and Air Force"
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MoD inks deals worth Rs 2,867 cr to boost navy’s underwater power
By Chennaivision on December 31, 2024

The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities. The ministry signed a ₹1,990-crore contract with Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for… Continue reading "MoD inks deals worth Rs 2,867 cr to boost navy’s underwater power"
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Centre signs five contracts to procure arms and ammunition for ₹39,125 cr
By Chennaivision on March 2, 2024

India on Friday sealed five major defence acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125 crore including procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, radars, weapon systems and aero-engines for MiG-29 jets as part of efforts to boost the combat capabilities of the armed forces. The mega procurement projects were firmed up amid India’s lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh, and they… Continue reading "Centre signs five contracts to procure arms and ammunition for ₹39,125 cr"
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Rajnath Singh chairs defence minister’s meeting of regional summit SCO
By Chennaivision on April 28, 2023

Defence Ministers of India, Russia, China and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Friday deliberated on pressing regional security challenges and related issues at a conclave hosted by New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is also expected to review the overall situation in Afghanistan. “India views SCO as an important organisation to… Continue reading "Rajnath Singh chairs defence minister’s meeting of regional summit SCO"
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Defence Ministry clears proposal of Rs 70,500 crore
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2023

The defence ministry has cleared proposals by the armed forces to purchase a variety of equipment — from Brahmos cruise missiles to artillery guns, helicopters and long-range stand-off weapons. All the acquisitions will be undertaken from Indian companies, a majority of them from the public sector. The Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to projects worth… Continue reading "Defence Ministry clears proposal of Rs 70,500 crore"
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New era of self-reliance in India’s defence sector is being paved: Rajnath Singh
By Chennaivision on February 16, 2023
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that a new era of self-reliance in India’s defence sector is being paved, in which the country will move forward strongly on the path of progress with new energy, determination and enthusiasm. Addressing the ‘Bandhan’ and valedictory ceremony of Aero India 2023, the Minister said the domestic demand must be there for… Continue reading "New era of self-reliance in India’s defence sector is being paved: Rajnath Singh"

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