India Defence Industry

trip down memory lane, "mid-life crisis" and all (click for whole thread):

Govt is attempting to bring the current procurement process length from ~ 2 years to 6 months.....let us see how it goes

1800 cr INR ~ 211 million USD (Hope to see much larger follow up order later)



In a major boost to the Indian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked contracts worth Rs 2,500 crore for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version, an advanced anti-tank weapon platform, and approximately 5,000 Light Vehicles. The agreements, signed under the ‘Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)’ category, signify a strong push towards self-reliance in indigenous defence manufacturing.

The contracts were finalized in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL) will manufacture the NAMIS (Tr) system, while Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will supply the light vehicles.

Advanced NAMIS (Tr) Weapon System to Strengthen Anti-Tank Capabilities

The NAMIS (Tr) weapon system, developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), costs Rs 1,801.34 crore. It marks a significant milestone in modernising the Indian Army’s mechanized infantry, enhancing its anti-tank capabilities across diverse operational scenarios.

NAMIS (Tr) is designed to deliver superior firepower and lethality against enemy armour. It is equipped with a fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and an advanced sighting system. The system is expected to redefine mechanised warfare and provide the Indian Army with a crucial operational edge.

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90 for the Army and 66 for Airforce

Zapper said:

90 for the Army and 66 for Airforce

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Great news…. Hope a new thread and discussions on this….

Project Sanction Order signed for Design & Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine worth Rs 270 crore​

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 3:36PM by PIB Delhi​

Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan at South Block, New Delhi on April 02, 2025.



The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50% will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70% funding from the Government of India. The order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10MW diesel engine. The developed engines will be used for Main Propulsion and Power Generation on ships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.

Most of the diesel engines of higher capacity were being imported from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) till date. This project will start the process in achieving self-reliance in marine engine development in the country.

It is a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the Government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to indigenise critical technologies and achieve Aatmanirbharta in defence. It will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on foreign OEMs. It will act as a catalyst for the development of defence industrial ecosystem in the country.

@Gessler , This AAP is WhAP (kestrel) realised production run?