Defence ministry signs ₹1,070.47 crore contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 14 fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

ICGS Vigraha – an Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel. (Indian Coast Guard photo for representation.) New Delhi: The defence ministry signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the acquisition of 14 fast patro...

Defence ministry signs ₹1,614.89 crore contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 6 next-generation patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

An Indian Coast Guard chopper and an offshore patrol vessel during a drill. (File photo)New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard will receive a significant boost in its capabilities in the coming few years. On Wednesday, the defence ministry signed a ₹...

Kalyani Group, Bulgaria’s Arsenal ink pact for manufacturing of small arms

Lucknow: Defence Arm of Kalyani Group Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL) and Bulgarian giant Arsenal Joint Stock Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance in India for manufacturing small arms and ammunitio...

Israel key contributor to Indian defence preparedness: DG (Acquisition)

Lucknow: Director General (Acquisition) and Additional Secretary in the defence ministry Apurva Chandra on Wednesday said that Israel is the key contributor to India’s readiness to face challenges. Speaking at ‘India-Israel Opportunities ...