Defence & Defence Production

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    MDL has a rich heritage of 250 years
    15 October 2024

    What is the main role of MDL in defence sector? Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the oldest shipyard in India that started with a small Dry Dock in 1774, incorporated in 1934, and taken over by the Government of India in 1960with the objective to…

    An interview with Sanjeev Singhal | Chairman & Managing Director | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Read more
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    Dedicatedly working for Atmanirbhar Bharat
    20 October 2022

    With what objective was BEML set up? Reply: BEML Limited was incorporated on 11th May 1964, under Companies Act 1956, as a Public Ltd Company, which was primarily established as a rail coach manufacturing unit at Bangalore. The Company started its business from January 1st 1965, 100% ownership with Government of India. As a part of Strategic decision, Earth Movers…

    An interview with Amit Banerjee | Chairman & Managing Director | BEML Limited Read more
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    LOOK THROUGH: Make in India – Defence Sector
    22 October 2019

    Achieving self-reliance and reducing dependence on foreign countries in defence is a necessity today rather than a choice, both for strategic and economic reasons. The Government in the past has created production capabilities in defence in form of Ordnance Factories and Public Sector Undertakings to cater to the requirements of our Armed Forces. However, there is a need to enlarge…

    By Manohar Parrikar Read more
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    New frontiers, new initiatives
    16 October 2019

    Hindustan Aircraft Pvt. Limited was incorporated in December 1940 by the Late Walchand Hirachand in association with the Government of Mysore. It was set up initially in the backdrop of World War-II with the objective of manufacturing certain American aircraft under license and Overhauling of aircraft of the Allied forces. After takeover by the Government of India and certain reorganizations…

    By Arup Chatterjee | Director (Engineering, R&D) | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Read more
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    Exploring Avaition Sector in India – A Deep Probe
    21 October 2018

    Introduction:India is on the verge of growth trajectory. As throughout the globe there has been sharp surge in growth in all fields so also the Indian aviation industry in both its domestic and international arenas concerned. Now my focus is purely on the growth of Indian aviation industry in its domestic arena. Indian aviation industry has its checkered history since…

    By Sujayendra Das. Read more