Vivek Raghuvanshi
Vivek Raghuvanshi is the India correspondent for Defense News.
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India awards contracts for Akash and BrahMos missiles, plus more ships
The ministry selected state-run Bharat Dynamics to supply the fully indigenous Akash weapon system, a short-range air defense system.
India unveils new defense budget aimed at promoting a self-reliant industry
India announced its new defense budget Tuesday that will see $13.84 billion go toward promoting self-reliance among local businesses and reducing the country’s import dependency under its $22.26 billion fund for acquisitions of new weapons and military platforms.
India’s Navy, private shipyards flounder as government gives preference to state-owned firms
The Indian Navy is unlikely to meet its goal of having a 175-ship fleet in the next five years due to a lack of funds and the government’s preference to award contracts to state-owned shipyards over private businesses, service officials have told Defense News.
India fines French firm Dassault Aviation over offset delays
The Indian government imposed a fine on French company Dassault Aviation last month over delays in offset obligations that were part of a 2016 deal for 36 Rafale fighters, Defense News has learned.
India removes Leonardo from list of banned companies
An MoD official said the suspension was lifted on the grounds of operational urgency and because of a lack of available alternatives for procuring 127mm naval guns and heavy-weight torpedoes.
India readies troops for another harsh winter on border with China
India is working overtime to better support its troops as they manage the border dispute with China, but rising operational costs remain a challenge.
India conducts successful user test of nuclear-capable ICBM
The nighttime user trial of the Agni-V ICBM was conducted by India’s Strategic Forces Command, which is responsible for managing nuclear and strategic weapons from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
Indian government approves order request for 56 C295 aircraft
A $2.5 billion contract is to be signed with Airbus next month, under which the original equipment manufacturer will directly supply 16 military aircraft, and the remaining 40 will be manufactured in India.
Hindustan Aeronautics chooses GE engine for India’s Tejas fighter
Earlier this year, HAL secured a $6.5 billion order from the Indian Air Force for the supply of 83 Tejas fighters.
India’s push for self-reliance brings public-private rift to a head
India's private sector finds itself relegated to the role of subcontractor to the public sector — a mind set that could hinder the country's economic goals.
