Workshop on Defence Procurement, iDEX and Testing Procedures to Be Held in Delhi

June 10, 2026 1:01 PM

Workshop on Defence Procurement, iDEX and Testing Procedures to Be Held in Delhi

A two-day workshop on defence procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR) and testing procedures for MSMEs and start-ups will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment on June 11 and 12. The workshop is being jointly organised by the Indigenisation Directorate of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The initiative aims to enhance awareness and encourage greater pa...

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, VL-Shtil missiles

March 3, 2026 3:58 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, VL-Shtil missiles

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts were inked at South Block in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. According to the Ministry, the contract for six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, along with operational role equipment, an engineering support pac...