On March 1, 2024, the Indian Defence Ministry signed five major capital acquisition contracts totaling ₹39,125 crore ($2.36 billion) to bolster the Make-in-India initiative and enhance national defense capabilities. These contracts include agreements with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for critical defense equipment, in a ceremony attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi. Additionally, the contracts encompass the purchase of nuclear-capable missiles valued at $2.36 billion. In a related development, Babcock was awarded a contract to refit HMS Victorious in Plymouth, while the Indian Air Force's Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft simulator is set to be upgraded by an Indian manufacturer, led by MSME, to incorporate all indigenous weapons and capabilities, thereby enhancing operational training.
Rs 39k crore deals to buy missiles, air defence guns inked https://t.co/d2XND3yUe6
The Defence Ministry signed a contract on March 1 with an Indian manufacturer to upgrade the simulator of the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Led by MSME, this upgrade will incorporate all indigenous weapons and capabilities enhancing operational training for… https://t.co/olpDLSrELc
Defence has committed more than £9bn to its Naval shipbuilding programme 🇬🇧🏴 Ships will be built across the UK in: 🚢 Rosyth, Scotland 🚢 Govan, Scotland 🚢 Belfast, Northern Ireland https://t.co/yWnR7WSAcZ
Today we’re investing in upgrading and modernising HMS VICTORIOUS, by announcing a £560 million contract with @Babcockplc to help safeguard our deterrent long into the future. Following our massive investment into Devonport naval base, today’s announcement will sustain over… https://t.co/Rum00pBDN9
#NewsAtNine : The Headlines Defence Ministry signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth over Rs 39,125 crore to further boost Make-in-India initiative. https://t.co/Jici59NPSl
Defence Ministry signs 5 major capital acquisition contracts to further boost Make-in-India initiative @DefenceMinIndia https://t.co/wci9kbzDwe
Did you know that all major surface @RoyalNavy Ships are currently being built in Scotland? @jcartlidgemp, visited key 🏴industry sites at @BAEsystemsplc and @babcockplc meeting apprentices and graduates working on the future of Navy shipbuilding. 👉 https://t.co/acFtwRWhFu 👇🎥 https://t.co/pZnF4stVjF
Babcock awarded contract to refit HMS Victorious in Plymouth https://t.co/zxjc8KC3yc
India signs $2.36 bln contracts to buy nuclear-capable missiles https://t.co/m4QIWLevpj https://t.co/9G0UhwvfwS
Defence Ministry Seals 5 Procurement Deals Worth ₹ 39,125 Crore https://t.co/jYWN4FzR5K https://t.co/h8vYvKJQBX
Another major boost to Aatmnirbharta in defence: Ministry of @DefenceMinIndia five major capital acquisition contracts worth ₹39,125.39 crore Contracts exchanged in presence of Defence Minister @rajnathsingh Read more: https://t.co/wzxIGbQink
#WATCH | Delhi: The Ministry of Defence signs two contracts with L&T Defence in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. https://t.co/o2PB4sxSQA
VIDEO | The Defence Ministry signs agreements with L&T, BEL and HAL for critical defence equipment in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) in Delhi. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/JBRL8nXFMT
President Droupadi Murmu to present President's Standard to two fighter squadrons of Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC 's 221 Squadron and 45 Squadron on 8th March. Air officer Commanding in charge, Air Marshal P M Sinha, says the 509 Signal Unit and 11 Base Repair Depot will receive… https://t.co/Dzmp7FwAXJ