Indian Navy
The keel laying ceremony for the third Fleet Support Ship (FSS) of the Indian Navy took place at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on July 9, 2025. The Indian Navy has contracted HSL for five FSS, with deliveries starting in mid-2027. The ships will enhance the Navy's '
Nistar
The Indian Navy received its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel, ‘Nistar’, from Hindustan Shipyard Limited on July 8, 2025. The 118-meter vessel, with a tonnage of nearly 10,000 tons, is equipped for deep sea diving and rescue operations, featuring advanced diving equipment and capabilities for saturation diving up
Tri-Services Symposium
The Indian Army held a Curtain Raiser event for the Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Navy and Air Force. Scheduled for 22-23 September 2025, the symposium aims to foster collaboration between the Armed Forces and academia to develop indigenous technologies.
KVIC
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mumbai to review its performance over the past three years. He emphasized strengthening rural ties to support financially deprived communities and discussed employment generation through local training initiatives. The KVIC Chairman highlighted the
MSME
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mumbai to review its performance over the past three years. He emphasized strengthening rural ties to support financially deprived individuals and discussed employment generation through local training initiatives. The KVIC Chairman highlighted the
Coal Production
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, visited South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) on a two-day official tour, inaugurating key projects aimed at enhancing coal production and promoting sustainability. He emphasized the importance of modern technologies in coal extraction and recognized the contributions of women
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has inducted 'Adamya', the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) out of eight being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). This vessel features advanced technology including Controllable Pitch Propellers and state-of-the-art weaponry, enhancing the ICG's operational capabilities for maritime law enforcement and
TTDF Symposium
The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Symposium 2025, organized by the Department of Telecommunications, concluded successfully at IIT Madras Research Park from June 19-21, 2025. The event brought together over 500 stakeholders, including officials and researchers, to discuss advancements in telecom R&D. Key highlights included presentations from 120
NGOPV
The keel laying ceremony for the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 1283, was held on June 9, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL). Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, attended the event alongside other senior officials. The construction of 11 NGOPVs is underway,
Indian Army
The Indian Army is conducting extensive trials of advanced defence technologies under simulated operational conditions at various locations across the country. These trials, part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aim to enhance indigenous capability development and operational readiness. Key technologies being evaluated include Unmanned Aerial Systems, Precision Guided Munitions, and
Kanpur
During a recent address in Kanpur, Prime Minister emphasized the importance of self-reliance in defense and infrastructure development. He announced the inauguration of several power plants and the expansion of the Kanpur Metro, highlighting the government's commitment to modernizing Uttar Pradesh. The PM also addressed the need for
ASW SWC
The keel laying ceremony for the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), designated BY 530, took place on May 29, 2025, at Cochin Shipyard Limited. This milestone marks significant progress in the shipbuilding project, which features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar