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Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX): Where do We Stand?

Naval Jagota, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) platforms

The iDEX platform was launched in April 2018 under the DIO (Defence Innovation Organisation) and the aim was for “creation of an ecosyste....

February 22, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Commentary , Defence , Defence production , R&D , iDEX , Start-up , Challenge , DISC , Innovators

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 December 2022

DEFENCE

Value of indigenous defence production.
Prime Minister had a telephone conversation today with President of the Russian Federation
Import and export of defence equipment.
Ministry of defence....

January 04, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , China , Russia , Defence , Islamic State , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , BrahMos , Boko Haram , PFI , Extremism , Somalia , Review , Maoist , Bharat , Drones , Khalistan , DAC , IslamicExtremism , Popular Front of India , export , production , import , AoN

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-30 November 2022

DEFENCE

MALABAR 22 culminates.
Mr Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of Navy, US on a five day official visit to India.
Raksha Mantri (RM) Shri Rajnath Singh attends ASEAN Defence Ministers Plus meeting & India-ASEAN D....

December 02, 2022 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , US , Australia , Defence , Islamic State , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Balochistan , Malabar , al-Qa’ida , Indonesia , Oman , France , dialogue , Navy , Malaysia , Extremism , Somalia , Maoist , IslamicExtremism , ADMM-Plus , IPRD , Samanvay , BKI , ISYF , Quetta

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 July 2022

DEFENCE

DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator.
Indian Army organised the “Suraksha Manthan 2022”.
New manufacturing facilities at Bharat Dynamics Limited. ....

July 22, 2022 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Israel , India , Pakistan , Iran , Defence , FATF , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Egypt , Armed forces , RIMPAC , AI , IAF , Hezbollah , Islamic extremism , Extremism , audit , Maoist , exercise , INS , Conclave

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-30 June 2022

DEFENCE

Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concludes.
Extension of entry age: Agnipath Scheme.
Agnipath – Raksha Mantri approves 10% reservation of jobs for Agniveers in Indian Coast Guard, Defence Ci....

July 04, 2022 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Kabul , Defence , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Cooperation , IS-KP , IAF , Islamic extremism , Extremism , Maoist , Cyber , FICN , Udaipur , Raksha Mantri (RM) , exercise , Armed Forces.Joint Military Exercises , Agnipath Scheme , Multinational , Peacekeeping , bilateral talks , Egyptian , Malaysian

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 August 2021

DEFENCE

Webinar between India & Malaysia on ‘Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership’.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0.
Indian Na....

September 15, 2021 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Defence , Africa , international terrorism , Islamic extremism , Left-wing extremism , Somalia , Domestic Terrorism , Cyber

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 August 2021

DEFENCE

Establishment of hotline between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in North Sikkim.
Joint press release of the 12th round of India-China corps commander level meeting.
Eastern Fleet Ships....

August 23, 2021 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Defence , Terrorism , Security

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 July 2021

DEFENCE

Raksha Mantri interacts with Defence Civilian Employees’ Federations on issues related to Corporatisation of OFB.
Indian Navy accepts first batch of two MH-60r Multi Role Helicopters (MRH).
Investment....

August 05, 2021 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Defence , Terrorism , Security

A Review of Atmanirbharta Policies

Aayush Mohanty Article

The year 2020 can be described as an extraordinary year. COVID-19 wreaked havoc in all policy arenas, severely affecting public, economic, international relations. The Government of India meanwhile, has taken significant steps to promote the ‘Atman....

January 04, 2021 Governance and Political Studies , Article , India , agriculture , Defence , Policy , Self-reliance , Manufacturing