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Fresh Procurement Initiatives at Koraput and Nashik Create Opportunities for Domestic Aerospace Suppliers and Support India’s Defence Manufacturing Supply Chain
The Indian Navy is advancing its interest in directed-energy weapons, including high-power lasers and microwave systems, to counter emerging drone threats. The development could reshape future warship designs by increasing the importance of onboard electrical generation, energy storage, power management and cooling technologies.
Defence Ministers Discuss Co-Development of Military Technologies, Industrial Collaboration and Maritime Security at ADMM-Plus in Philippines
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is among the principal Indian defence systems attracting Brazilian interest. Developed through a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, BrahMos has emerged as an important precision-strike weapon system operated by the Indian Armed Forces.
The Indian Air Force is responsible for operating aircraft and helicopters assigned to the transportation of India’s senior constitutional authorities. These missions require specialised aviation capabilities, including dependable aircraft performance, secure communications, operational flexibility and appropriate protection against potential security threats.
During the harbour phase, Indian and South Korean naval personnel will participate in professional interactions, cross-deck visits, training activities and sporting events. These exchanges are intended to promote mutual understanding of operational practices while encouraging the sharing of experience between sailors and officers.
India and South Korea possess complementary defence manufacturing capabilities, creating opportunities for collaboration in advanced engineering, military platforms, electronics and associated technologies.
A significant area of discussion involved strengthening mine countermeasure capabilities and exploring the possibility of jointly developing naval vessels and ship designs. Such cooperation could combine Japan’s advanced maritime technologies with India’s growing shipbuilding and defence manufacturing capabilities.
The company has substantial experience in manufacturing tracked artillery platforms, including the K9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer currently serving with the Indian Army.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the helicopters will undertake reconnaissance and surveillance, combat-related missions, search and rescue operations involving military personnel, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities.
