Infantry soldiers are the first line of protection; therefore, they need to be equipping with best weapons and arms. Presently, Infantry is still struggling with the small arms shortage and most of its inventory is outdated. Moreover, half hearted efforts have failed to...
Indian defence procurement is still modeled on the traditional structures and procedures. As an experienced and independent nation; the time has come to take proactive and dynamic decisions for cost-effective management of the defence and need to migrate to the models being adopted by most of the developed world.
A lot has...
In the Medium Fighter Aircraft segment, India currently requires 200 aircrafts, which include both single and twin engine as replacement. India's future 5th-generation aircraft, the Russia-Indian Sukhoi/HAL FGFA and the indigenous Medium Combat Aircraft, though will not be ready before 2025. Thus the...
Helicopter is one of the priority segment selected for Strategic Partnership. India needs at least 2 integrators in this segment keeping in view the defence and civil Helicopter requirements.
Indian Armed forces are presently having the fleet of over 750+ helicopters. The...
The recently launched revised version of 'Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces 2017' by the Indian Defence Ministry is a step towards integration. Apparently, India needs integration in other areas too, for the smooth working of defence sector and for effectively utilizing the limited...
Modernization of the Armed Forces is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational necessity, technological changes etc. however, the resources allocation has been inadequate over the years to address the needs of the Armed Forces.
The Budget proposal for 2017-18 maintained a 'small'...
The fast-depleting air combat fleet has been a matter of concern since last few years. However, in an age of cost escalation and shrinking defence budgets, a comprehensive understanding is required within India's strategic community of affordable air power. With the advent of high-performance, multirole...
Designing & developing engines is one segment where India has been completely dependent on imports till date. With the huge requirement of land, naval and aerospace platforms in coming years by the three Armed Forces, the need of the hour calls for indigenous development of...
Ministry of Defence is considering a proposal to set up a Venture Capital Fund (VCF) for defence production. The aim is to promote Indian aerospace and defence industry and develop a strong domestic manufacturing base, encourage entrepreneurship and promote R&D. It remains to be seen...
The MSME sector in India is gearing up to take part in defence manufacturing with currently around 6000 MSMEs working for the defence sector providing the components and sub-assembly requirements of DPSUs, DRDO and Ordnance factories. However, hurdles like unskilled manpower, capital funding and technology...