Indian Defence Exports
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India has begun exporting #bulletproof jackets as per its own standards to over 100 countries including European nations. #India is the fourth country after US, UK and Germany to have its own national standard on bulletproof jacket which provides 360-degree protection.
The credit for this achievement goes to the Indian nuclear scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.
First, they developed Boron Carbide pipes for their Pressurised Heavy Water Plants for producing electricity from atomic energy.
Later, they used this material and some other home grown technologies to fabricate India's own bullet proof jacket which has been named as 'Bhabha Kawach' in honour of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme.
OFB's exports, most of it came from the UAE's order of 155mm artillery ammunition and then a repeat order of the same :
India now exports defence products to 42 countries
04:57 PM IST
By Elizabeth Roche
India's defence product exports have been rising.
New Delhi: India may be a big importer of defence equipment but has been making steady progress in exports of such products to a number of countries including those who are big names in the export market like the US, Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, South Africa and Sweden.
These countries are in the list of 42 nations that also included Azerbaijan, Seychelles, Estonia, Indonesia, Guinea and the Philippines.
Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik, in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Monday said the “cost of the items and quantum of foreign exchange earned varies from company to company" and the ministry did not keep a record of the quantum of foreign exchange earned.
Indian defence product exports to Australia included 5.56x45mm Ball MK N(SS109) cartridges, while it exported protective headgear and hard armour plates to Azerbaijan, helmets, bomb suppression blanket and soft armor panels to Germany, sleeping bags to Guinea, mortar shell covers to Israel, hard armour plates to the Netherlands and the US, radar parts, bullet proof vests and helmets with accessories to Singapore, detonators to South Africa and night vision binoculars to Thailand.
Indian exports to Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, Equador, Uruguay, Japan and Egypt primarily comprised body protecting equipment, Naik said in his written response.
The minister’s response in Parliament comes a week after India organised the biennial Defence Expo in Lucknow that drew more than 1,000 Indian and foreign companies and more than 40 foreign delegations.
Under the“Make in India" flagship programme outlined in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has been laying emphasis on defence manufacturing in India to build up the country's manufacturing base, ensure jobs for its youth and to bring down India’s arms import bill. India is the second largest importer of defence equipment just behind Saudi Arabia in 2019, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
In his speech at the DefExpo last week, Modi urged foreign manufacturers to set up base in India listing the steps the government has taken to improve India’s investment climate. He noted that the export of defence equipment from India was about ₹2,000 crore in 2014, the year he took office. In the last two years, it had gone up to ₹17,000 crore and in the next five years, India’s target was to export of $5 billion worth of military hardware which is about ₹35,000 crore, Modi added.
India now exports defence products to 42 countries
04:57 PM IST
By Elizabeth Roche
- India targets to export of $5 billion worth of military hardware in next 5 years
India's defence product exports have been rising.
New Delhi: India may be a big importer of defence equipment but has been making steady progress in exports of such products to a number of countries including those who are big names in the export market like the US, Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, South Africa and Sweden.
These countries are in the list of 42 nations that also included Azerbaijan, Seychelles, Estonia, Indonesia, Guinea and the Philippines.
Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik, in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Monday said the “cost of the items and quantum of foreign exchange earned varies from company to company" and the ministry did not keep a record of the quantum of foreign exchange earned.
Indian defence product exports to Australia included 5.56x45mm Ball MK N(SS109) cartridges, while it exported protective headgear and hard armour plates to Azerbaijan, helmets, bomb suppression blanket and soft armor panels to Germany, sleeping bags to Guinea, mortar shell covers to Israel, hard armour plates to the Netherlands and the US, radar parts, bullet proof vests and helmets with accessories to Singapore, detonators to South Africa and night vision binoculars to Thailand.
Indian exports to Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, Equador, Uruguay, Japan and Egypt primarily comprised body protecting equipment, Naik said in his written response.
The minister’s response in Parliament comes a week after India organised the biennial Defence Expo in Lucknow that drew more than 1,000 Indian and foreign companies and more than 40 foreign delegations.
Under the“Make in India" flagship programme outlined in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has been laying emphasis on defence manufacturing in India to build up the country's manufacturing base, ensure jobs for its youth and to bring down India’s arms import bill. India is the second largest importer of defence equipment just behind Saudi Arabia in 2019, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
In his speech at the DefExpo last week, Modi urged foreign manufacturers to set up base in India listing the steps the government has taken to improve India’s investment climate. He noted that the export of defence equipment from India was about ₹2,000 crore in 2014, the year he took office. In the last two years, it had gone up to ₹17,000 crore and in the next five years, India’s target was to export of $5 billion worth of military hardware which is about ₹35,000 crore, Modi added.
India now exports defence products to 42 countries
L&T to deliver first high-speed patrol boat to Vietnam in September
By
Dinakar PeriNEW DELHI, February 13, 2020 22:03 IST
Updated:February 13, 2020 22:05 IST
Hanoi also wants Akash Surface-to-Air Systems and Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters
The first high-speed patrol boat being built for Vietnam under the $100-million Line of Credit (LoC) will be delivered by September, said JD Patil, whole time Director & Senior Executive Vice-President defence & smart technologies, Larsen & Toubro. Hanoi is procuring 12 such boats for its border guard force under the LoC extended in September 2014.
“We should be delivering the first boat this September. Five boats will be built by L&T while the remaining will be built in Vietnam. We are trying to finish the boats by mid 2021,” Mr. Patil told The Hindu on the sidelines of the DefExpo last week.
In 2016, India has extended another $500 million defence LoC to Vietnam and discussions are under way to identify the equipment. Defence sources said Vietnam has expressed interest in Akash Surface-to-Air Systems and Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters.
India has also extended a defence LoC to Bangladesh and part of that is also for naval vessels. “We expect something from that as well.” He said exports are picking up pace.
Work Share With OFB
The L&T is also manufacturing 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns for the Army with technology transfer from Hanwha Defence of South Korea. The 51st gun was delivered recently and the order will be completed by June after the which the plant would be idle and they are working on options, Mr. Patil said. “We are appealing to going for repeat order,” Mr. Patil said adding they are in discussions with two to three countries for exports.
In addition, the L&T is in discussions with the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to take over some of their work load for the large order for assembling the Russian T-90 tanks. “We have high level of automation and robotisation,” Mr. Patil said.
Another focus area for the company presently is underwater autonomous vehicles and Fire Control Radars (FCR). It is developing four such vehicles of which two are under testing.
There is a requirement for dual band FCRs as a tender for 250 mountain FCRs is under way through Make-II procedure. Towards this, the L&T has developed an FCR and radar systems for air defence applications. “The L&T has put significant efforts in developing FCR with all critical technologies being indigenously developed, Mr. Patil said and added they will be marketing this to friendly countries as well.
The company was also recently shortlisted along with the Mazgaon Docks Limited for the Navy’s submarine procurement under Project-75I.
L&T to deliver first high-speed patrol boat to Vietnam in September
India has authorised export of defence products to 42 countries: Naik
The Centre has authorised companies to export military equipment to 42 countries across the world, including the UAE, Sweden and Singapore,
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Monday.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, he also said India's defence exports have increased seven-fold in the last two years from Rs 1,521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19.
The minister said 79 companies invested over Rs 1,834 crore through the foreign direct investment (FDI) route in defence and aerospace sector after 2014.
Australia, Finland, Germany, Israel, USA, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka are among the 42 countries for which defence companies in India have received "export authorisation", Naik said.
Export of Dornier Do 228 aircraft and coastal surveillance system to Seychelles has received authorization from India, he said.
Companies have also been authorised by the Indian government to export helmets, bomb suppression blankets, soft armour panels and cartridges to Germany, the minister explained.
The Centre has given its approval to export passive night vision devices to Finland; and export mine protected vehicles, over-vests, helmets, soft armour panels and civil helicopter protection equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bulk memory control cards, power supply are among the equipment that are authorised for export to Sri Lanka from India, Naik stated.
Radar distribution cards, amplifiers and spare parts for radar systems are among the devices that have been authorised for export to Singapore, he said.
Companies have also been authorised to export 155*52mm calibre barrel artillery system to Sweden, and helmets, hard armour panels, soft armour panels and other equipment to the USA, he said.
The minister added that "defence exports in the country have grown seven-fold in the last two years from Rs 1,521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19".
Talking about FDI in defence sector, Naik said according to the data furnished by 79 companies operating in defence and aerospace sector, the "FDI inflows of over Rs 1,834 crore have been reported after 2014 under both government and automatic route".
India has authorised export of defence products to 42 countries: Naik
The Centre has authorised companies to export military equipment to 42 countries across the world, including the UAE, Sweden and Singapore,
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Monday.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, he also said India's defence exports have increased seven-fold in the last two years from Rs 1,521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19.
The minister said 79 companies invested over Rs 1,834 crore through the foreign direct investment (FDI) route in defence and aerospace sector after 2014.
Australia, Finland, Germany, Israel, USA, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka are among the 42 countries for which defence companies in India have received "export authorisation", Naik said.
Export of Dornier Do 228 aircraft and coastal surveillance system to Seychelles has received authorization from India, he said.
Companies have also been authorised by the Indian government to export helmets, bomb suppression blankets, soft armour panels and cartridges to Germany, the minister explained.
The Centre has given its approval to export passive night vision devices to Finland; and export mine protected vehicles, over-vests, helmets, soft armour panels and civil helicopter protection equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bulk memory control cards, power supply are among the equipment that are authorised for export to Sri Lanka from India, Naik stated.
Radar distribution cards, amplifiers and spare parts for radar systems are among the devices that have been authorised for export to Singapore, he said.
Companies have also been authorised to export 155*52mm calibre barrel artillery system to Sweden, and helmets, hard armour panels, soft armour panels and other equipment to the USA, he said.
The minister added that "defence exports in the country have grown seven-fold in the last two years from Rs 1,521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19".
Talking about FDI in defence sector, Naik said according to the data furnished by 79 companies operating in defence and aerospace sector, the "FDI inflows of over Rs 1,834 crore have been reported after 2014 under both government and automatic route".
India has authorised export of defence products to 42 countries: Naik
India beats Russia, Poland to bag $40 million defence deal in Europe
New Delhi [India], Mar 1 (ANI): In a major success, India has bagged a deal worth USD 40 million to supply four indigenously-built weapon locating radars to Armenia by beating Russian and Polish firms.
"The deal is for supplying four Swathi weapon locating radars developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to Armenia in Europe," government sources told ANI.
The supply of the equipment to Armenia has already started and this is being considered as a big achievement for 'Make in India' programme in the defence sector, they said.
Sources said Armenians had conducted trials of systems offered by Russia and Poland that were also good but they decided to go for the reliable Indian system.
The contract is for four Swathi weapon locating radars which provide fast, automatic and accurate location of enemy weapons like mortars, shells and rockets in its 50-km range.
The radar can simultaneously handle multiple projectiles fired from different weapons at different locations. The Indian Army is also using the same radars for its operations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir where they trace the source of attack by Pakistani positions. The system was given for trial to Army in 2018.
Officials said the export order will help India open a new market for the sale of its indigenous systems, which are cheaper than their European and other rivals.
The Defence Ministry is also now looking at other orders from South-East Asia, Latin America and Middle-East countries for boosting defence exports for which a target of Rs 35,000 crore has been set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
New Delhi [India], Mar 1 (ANI): In a major success, India has bagged a deal worth USD 40 million to supply four indigenously-built weapon locating radars to Armenia by beating Russian and Polish firms.
"The deal is for supplying four Swathi weapon locating radars developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to Armenia in Europe," government sources told ANI.
The supply of the equipment to Armenia has already started and this is being considered as a big achievement for 'Make in India' programme in the defence sector, they said.
Sources said Armenians had conducted trials of systems offered by Russia and Poland that were also good but they decided to go for the reliable Indian system.
The contract is for four Swathi weapon locating radars which provide fast, automatic and accurate location of enemy weapons like mortars, shells and rockets in its 50-km range.
The radar can simultaneously handle multiple projectiles fired from different weapons at different locations. The Indian Army is also using the same radars for its operations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir where they trace the source of attack by Pakistani positions. The system was given for trial to Army in 2018.
Officials said the export order will help India open a new market for the sale of its indigenous systems, which are cheaper than their European and other rivals.
The Defence Ministry is also now looking at other orders from South-East Asia, Latin America and Middle-East countries for boosting defence exports for which a target of Rs 35,000 crore has been set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
India’s L & T Bags US Govt Contract for Special Naval Vessel for Chile
05:08 AM, March 5, 2020
India’s Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, India, is awarded an $11,500,000 contract in the support of the government of Chile for a twin-screw Anchor Handling, Towing, Supply and Standby Vessel (AHTSSV) with hybrid propulsion and dynamic positioning system, hull number 71010, a Pentagon release said Wednesday.
In a first for an Indian company, the Pentagon has awarded Larsen and Toubro (L & T) a $11.5 million contract to build a specialized supply vessel for the Chilean Navy.
The vessel will be procured from L & T and supplied to Chile under the US government’s foreign military sales (FMS) program.
India’s Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, India, is awarded an $11,500,000 contract in the support of the government of Chile for a twin-screw Anchor Handling, Towing, Supply and Standby Vessel (AHTSSV) with hybrid propulsion and dynamic positioning system, hull number 71010, a Pentagon release said Wednesday.
Work will be performed in Chennai, India, and is expected to be completed by May 2020. This contract involves (United States) foreign military sales (FMS) to Chile. FMS national funding in the amount of $11,500,000 will be obligated at time of award.
This contract was not competitively procured, in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(4) (international agreement). The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N00024-20-C-2214), the release added.
India’s L & T Bags US Govt Contract for Special Naval Vessel for Chile
05:08 AM, March 5, 2020
India’s Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, India, is awarded an $11,500,000 contract in the support of the government of Chile for a twin-screw Anchor Handling, Towing, Supply and Standby Vessel (AHTSSV) with hybrid propulsion and dynamic positioning system, hull number 71010, a Pentagon release said Wednesday.
In a first for an Indian company, the Pentagon has awarded Larsen and Toubro (L & T) a $11.5 million contract to build a specialized supply vessel for the Chilean Navy.
The vessel will be procured from L & T and supplied to Chile under the US government’s foreign military sales (FMS) program.
India’s Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, India, is awarded an $11,500,000 contract in the support of the government of Chile for a twin-screw Anchor Handling, Towing, Supply and Standby Vessel (AHTSSV) with hybrid propulsion and dynamic positioning system, hull number 71010, a Pentagon release said Wednesday.
Work will be performed in Chennai, India, and is expected to be completed by May 2020. This contract involves (United States) foreign military sales (FMS) to Chile. FMS national funding in the amount of $11,500,000 will be obligated at time of award.
This contract was not competitively procured, in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(4) (international agreement). The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N00024-20-C-2214), the release added.
India’s L & T Bags US Govt Contract for Special Naval Vessel for Chile