Defence ministry inks contract with BEL for IAF’s electronic warfare suites; company’s shares soar

MoD and BEL officials with senior IAF officials after signing the deal. (Photo: MoD) New Delhi: In a major boost for self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence has inked a Rs 2,385-crore contract with Bharat Elect...

Defence ministry signs deals worth ₹3,700 crore with BEL for ‘Arudhra’ radars and 129 DR-118 radar warning receivers

An “Arudhra” medium-power radar. (Photo: DRDO)New Delhi: The defence ministry signed two separate contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force totalling over ₹3,700 crore,...

India's absence in RCEP can be best described as missed opportunity for both sides: Swaran Singh

On November 15, India opted out of the trade deal, which was signed by 15 Asia-Pacific nations, including China.In November last year, India decided not to join the RCEP agreement as its key concerns were not addressed. The key reasons behind New Del...

HAL successfully completes demonstration flight of 10 kg Rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Defence aviation PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully demonstrated flight of a 10 Kg Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (RUAV) in Bengaluru. HAL in a statement on Friday said the RUAV is powered by a 2-stroke pet...