India notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 Items, Opens Strategic Missile Domain to Private Industry

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated domestic business potential of ₹3,070 crore.  Keywords: Positive Indigenisation List, Aatmanirbhar Bharat Defence, SRIJAN Portal, DRDO private sector participation, LCA…

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Indian Navy strengthens Indigenous fleet as GRSE launches next-gen Patrol Vessel ‘Shruti’

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) ‘Shruti’ on Tuesday, marking another significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s drive towards self-reliance in warship construction. The vessel, designated Yard 3037, is the second NGOPV built by the Kolkata-based shipyard for the Navy, following the launch of its sister…

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Indian Navy’s Great Milestone with INS Mahendragiri commissioning as Major Indigenous Warship Programmes Advance

In a significant boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth and final stealth frigate under the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) programme, at the Naval Dockyard here today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the occasion, describing the event as a ‘proud moment’ for the nation…

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