In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
Indian Navy to Commission Three Frontline Fleet Assets
2025 Declared as ‘Year of Reforms’ a Step in Modernisation Journey
Delivery of Sixth Scorpene Submarine ‘Vaghsheer’
Induction of the Seventh MCA Barge,...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
DRDO-Industry-Academia Global Approach to Readiness
First of 14 FPV and First of Six NGOPV Being Constructed by MDL
Commissioning of Indian Navy’s 2nd Survey Vessel INS Nirdeshak
Meeting for Ministry of Defence...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
Centre of Excellence for Cutting Edge and Futuristic Defence Technologies
Induction of the sixth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80)
Self-Reliance & Indigenous Defence Capabilities
Launch of...
(The Report outlined below is based on a three member VIF delegation’s visit to IIT Madras from 1-3 September 2024, during which VIF and IIT-Madras signed an MoU for promoting greater academic cooperation. The VIF delegation also visited several...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
Induction of Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station Thanjavur
Delivery of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’
Maiden Test-Firing of 1500 Horsepower (HP) Engine for Main Battle Tanks
Re-...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
INAS 334 'Seahawks', Indian Navy's first MH 60R Squadron, Commissioned
DRDO Conducted First Flight Test of Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology
'Agray' and 'Akshay' Fifth and Sixth Ship of ASW SWC Project...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
Digital Flight Control Computer for Tejas Mk1A Flown
DRDO Flight Tests Very Short Range Air Defence System
DAC Clears Capital Acquisition Proposals worth Rs 84,560 Crore
DRDO Hands over 23 Licensing Agreements...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
Defence Budget Crossed over Rs 6.21 lakh crore in FY 2024-25
INS Sandhayak, first Survey Vessel Large Ship, Commissioned into IN
Delivery of 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali to Indian Navy
DRDO Carries Out...
In this Issue
I. Defence and Security
MoD Signs Contract with MDL for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for ICG
Launch of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)
Collaborative Efforts of BEL and Start-ups in Defence Production...
(The Report outlined below is based on a talk given by Prof Manan Suri, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT, Delhi at the VIF on 23 November 2023. It is enriched by the valuable inputs provided by the senior members from the armed services,...