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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Nari Shakti: Astha Poonia becomes Indian Navy's first woman fighter pilot
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at the Naval Air Station, INS Dega, in Visakhapatnam. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, ACNS (Air) on July 3. Earlier on Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore for the procurement of indigenously sourced quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, naval vessels, and other equipment. The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals, including the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services, and Surface-to-Air Missiles, according to an official statement from the Defence Ministry. The Council met for the first time after Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7 in response to the heinous Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. India's response was deliberate, precise, and strategic. Without crossing the Line of Control or international boundary, Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple threats. Additionally, the ministry stated that AoNs were also accorded for the procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mounts, and Submersible Autonomous Vessels, to enable the mitigation of potential risks posed to naval and Merchant Vessels. Earlier, on June 30, defence sources reported that the tri-services had submitted various proposals for procurement, including the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile System, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The project, worth around Rs 30,000 crore, would be critical for the Indian Army's air defence capabilities as the system can be effective against targets up to 30 km. The three aircraft would be acquired from an original equipment manufacturer and then be modified by the DRDO lab Centre for Airborne Systems in partnership with private partners. (ANI)
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
In big boost after Op Sindoor, defence proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore get nod
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday cleared 10 proposals to acquire military hardware worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing, in a major boost to India after Operation DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the tri-services and surface-to-air missiles. advertisementThis was the first meeting of the crucial body after the hostilities with Pakistan, where India used multiple equipment in its military arsenal to destroy nine terror camps and target military bases. "These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management and augment the operational preparedness of the armed forces," a Defence Ministry statement acquisition of indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) systems will help strengthen India's air defence along the Pakistan purchase plans also include moored mines, Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mount and Submersible Autonomous Vessels. These will enable mitigation of potential risks posed to naval and merchant USED IN OPERATION SINDOORThe development comes as the Defence Ministry eyes speedy modernisation of the armed forces while boosting self-reliance in the Sindoor saw the extensive use of India's indigenous military hardware, including the Akash Missile System, Akashteer air defence system, and various other equipment designed and developed by fact, the Chinese-built HQ-9 air defence system used by Pakistan failed to effectively intercept the Akash short-range surface-to-air missiles launched by India. India also used the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to inflict damage to terror bases and military installations deep inside Pakistan.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Bharat Dynamics, HAL, BEML to Cochin Shipyard: Defence stocks surge on govt's ₹1.05 lakh crore procurement drive
Defence stocks such as Paras Defence, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and others rallied on Friday after the government approved acquisition of ₹ 1.05 lakh crore worth of new defence equipment. The gains in defence stocks lifted the Nifty Defence India index by 1.4%. Paras Defence and Space Technologies emerged as the top gainer among index constituents, surging 8%. Other gainers included Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Astra Microwave Products, BEML, Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing, Cochin Shipyard, Bharat Dynamics, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and BEL, all of which rose between 1-2% each. The Ministry of Defence's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared capital acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹ 1.05 lakh crore. The 10 capital acquisition proposals are set to be carried out through indigenous sourcing from Indian companies. The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) is for defence equipment like the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, an Electronic Warfare System, an Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services, and Surface-to-Air Missiles for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence stocks have been on a sharp upward trajectory, driven by the government's strategic focus on enhancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and fostering domestic innovation. 'With strong structural tailwinds — including increased recognition of India's defence capabilities following recent geopolitical developments, rising global demand for defence exports, NATO's enhanced defence spending, Europe's rearmament plans, and the Indian government's ongoing push for indigenization — we maintain a positive outlook on the Indian defence sector,' said Krishna Doshi, Research Analyst at Ashika Institutional Equities Doshi highlighted several companies that are well-positioned to benefit from the government's latest defence procurement approvals worth ₹ 1.05 lakh crore. These include: Bharat Dynamics – A key player in missile manufacturing Bharat Electronics – A leader in radar systems and electronic warfare Cochin Shipyard – Expected to benefit from orders for underwater and autonomous vessels Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders – Active in building destroyers and mine countermeasure vessels Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers – Likely to gain from patrol vessel contracts Other potential beneficiaries, according to Doshi, include Paras Defence & Space Technologies, Data Patterns, and Astra Microwave Products, which are positioned to tap into various niche opportunities within India's evolving defence ecosystem.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
After Op Sindoor, Centre Clears Rs 1 Lakh Crore Missile, Weapons Purchases
New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday gave the go-ahead for 10 proposals to buy military hardware, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. The DAC works under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The DAC gave its "Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services and Surface-to-Air Missiles. These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management, and augment the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces", the Defence Ministry said in a statement. AoNs were also given for procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mount and Submersible Autonomous Vessels. These procurements will enable the mitigation of potential risks posed to the naval and merchant vessels. To provide further impetus to indigenous design and development, AoNs were accorded under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category, the statement said. India's indigenous defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.46 lakh crore, with exports increasing to a record Rs 24,000 crore in 2024-25, according to Mr Singh. "Our defence production, which was only Rs 43,000 crore 10 to 11 years ago, has now crossed a record figure of Rs 1,46,000 crore, with the private sector's contribution of over Rs 32,000 crore. Our defence exports, which were around Rs 600-700 crore 10 years ago, have surpassed a record figure of Rs 24,000 crore today," the minister stated in his address at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) annual summit recently. He described the Make In India policy as crucial for security and prosperity, stating that the use of indigenous systems during 'Operation Sindoor' has proved that India has the power to penetrate any armour of the enemy. "Our weapons, systems, sub-systems, components, and services are reaching around 100 countries. Over 16,000 MSMEs, associated with the defence sector, have become the backbone of the supply chain. These companies are not only strengthening our self-reliance journey, but are also providing employment to lakhs of people," the minister said. He said the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme execution model will open an opportunity for the private sector to participate in a mega defence project along with public sector companies for the first time, further bolstering the Make In India drive in the defence industry, he added.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Govt clears acquisition proposals for military goods worth ₹1.05 lakh crore
The Ministry of Defence's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, cleared capital acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹ 1.05 lakh crore as the nation's military seeks to onboard new defence equipment. As per the official release, the 10 capital acquisition proposals are set to be carried out through indigenous sourcing from Indian companies. 'Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on July 03, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approx. ₹ 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing,' said the Ministry of Defence in its official statement. The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) or the need for these proposals is for defence equipment like the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, an Electronic Warfare System, an Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services, and Surface-to-Air Missiles. 'These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management and augment the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces,' said the Ministry of Defence in the official statement. The Defence Ministry also cleared the AoNs for the procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mount and Submersible Autonomous Vessels, as the government seeks to mitigate the potential risks posed to the Naval and Merchant Vessels of India. 'To provide further impetus to indigenous design and development, AoNs were accorded under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category,' said the ministry. The Ministry of Defence in June 2025 was planning to review a ₹ 30,000 crore proposal to procure three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QR-SAM) system for the Indian Army, according to Mint's earlier report. On 28 March 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the biggest-ever deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over ₹ 62,000 crore for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
