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India Army selects OshoCorp among firms for $310 million battle tank ammunition project
New Delhi: The Indian Army has selected city-based OshoCorp Global Private Limited, among several other companies, for developing and likely supply of 85,000 125mm specialised ammunition for its main battle tanks under an industry-funded project. This deal, when awarded to one of the competing companies, will be worth […]
Big boost to self-reliance: India approves $1-billion purchase of 106 HAL-made trainer aircraft
(Editor’s Note: Updated with details of the aircraft deal’s worth in paragraph one and additional information on the drone upgrade in the last paragraph.) By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: In a major win for self-reliance in aerospace and defence sectors, India today gave approvals to the air […]
Interview: India plans future infantry combat vehicle induction in 2027, says Gen. Naravane
New Delhi: Indian Army is readying for the modernisation of its armoured and mechanised forces, with the induction of Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) and Arjun MkII Main Battle Tank slated for the coming decade. Especially, the FICV’s induction is scheduled for the […]
India seeks interest from local firms for developing battle tank ammunition
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: India is seeking to purchase 85,000 rounds of 125mm ammunition for its Russian-origin T-72 and T-90 tanks with capability to penetrate adversary’s tank armour protection, in a bid to boost its battle readiness against arch rival Pakistan. The Indian Army‘s Directorate General […]
India signs $2.8-bn ordnance factory deal for 464 more T-90 tanks
New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Defence today signed a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion/$2.8 billion) contract with the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to licence-build 464 additional T-90S main battle tanks for the Indian Army. The indent for the 464 of these tanks were issued to the […]
Nod to buy India-made armour-piercing sabot ammo, mine layer
New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh here today, accorded approval for capital procurement for the armed forces worth 20-billion rupees (Rs 2,000 crore/$282-million). Maintaining focus on the ‘Make in India‘ initiative, the DAC accorded approval for indigenous development and production […]
