New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India’s record defence production at $19 billion in FY26 was driven by policy reforms, growing private-sector participation, enhanced research and development, stronger domestic procurement and a strategic push towards indigenous manufacturing, a new report has said.The report from Vietnam Times said defence output has more than doubled over the past five years, rising from about $8.5 billion FY21 to the current level.The report credited a series of government measures…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability, and timely execution of strategic R&D projects in the defence sector.The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Department of Defence R&D. The revised framework addresses several critical requirements, including dedicated financial provisions for trial ca…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Slovakia’s Ambassador to India, Robert Maxian, has called for strengthening defence cooperation between both countries, urged the defence industries of the two nations to explore further possibilities. In an interview with IANS, Maxian hailed India’s ‘Make In India’ initiative and stated that New Delhi has become self-sufficient in several sectors. He invited Indian companies to participate in the IDEB Exhibition set to be held in Slovakia.When asked about the role Slov…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday celebrated its 68th Raising Day with the armed forces and several dignitaries extending greetings to the nation’s missile and technology powerhouse.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in hailing DRDO scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.Taking to X, the Defence Minister said, “On DRDO Day, I extend my heartfelt gre…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.DRDO is marking its 68th Foundation Day on Thursday. The organisation was established on this day in 1958 to strengthen India and make the country self-reliant in the fields o…