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Reliance Infra Achieves Milestone in Indigenous 155mm Shells

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

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Reliance Infrastructure has become the first private Indian company to successfully design and develop next-generation 155mm artillery ammunition. This achievement is a major milestone in India’s efforts to build self-reliant defense capabilities and reduce dependence on imports. The

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Reliance Defence, Rheinmetall Sign Pact for Artillery and Explosives

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s defense manufacturing sector, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has signed a strategic partnership with German defense major Rheinmetall AG to produce and supply artillery shells and explosives. The pact is a step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defense production under the ‘Make in India’

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Kalyani Strategic Systems Elevates ATAGS Indigenous Content to Over 80%

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a significant move towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., has announced that the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) it manufactures will now feature more than 80% indigenous content. This strategic shift reflects the company’s commitment to

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India Considers Private Sector Collaboration to Boost Tejas Mk1A Production

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a strategic move to enhance the production of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, the Indian government has constituted a high-level committee led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. This initiative aims to address existing production challenges and expedite the induction of Tejas Mk1A jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF). The […]

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Defence Ministry Forms Committee to Accelerate Indigenous Fighter Jet Production

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

In a strategic move to bolster the production of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and enhance private sector participation, the Indian Defence Ministry has established a high-level committee led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. This initiative aims to address existing production challenges and expedite the induction of LCA jets into the Indian Air Force […]

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TASL Unveils India’s First NATO-Compliant Armoured Vehicle for Global Markets

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has introduced India’s inaugural NATO-compliant armoured vehicle, the Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform (WhAP), tailored for international defense markets. This development signifies a significant milestone in India’s defense manufacturing sector, aligning with global standards and showcasing indigenous capabilities. The

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HAL and GE to Deliver LCA Tejas Jets in FY26 as Production Stabilizes

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and General Electric (GE) have confirmed that the production of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has stabilized, paving the way for deliveries to begin in the fiscal year 2025-2026. This marks a crucial step in India’s indigenous fighter jet program, aimed at enhancing the operational strength of the Indian Air […]