The Chain of Static Sensors consisting 46 radar stations is used to carry out Coastal monitoring & surveillance on real time basis by ICG
Non-Lapsable Fund for Armed Forces modernisation is under consideration with Ministry of Defence.
Sainik Schools in partnership with NGO/Pvt Sector/states, 379 applications were received in Round-1. In Round 2, MoD has received 261 updated & 88 fresh applications
Nari Shakti to the fore; employment in Indian Armed Forces is gender neutral. There is no distinction in deployment & working conditions of soldiers in arms & services.
ESM to take on new assignments to assisting them in finding re-employment, Govt is committed towards Ex-Servicemen Welfare.
Total AoN granted for Capital Acquisition in FY 22-23 is over Rs 2.71 lakh cr, 99% procurement will be sourced from Indian industries.
Advance Light Helicopters MK-III for the ICG approved by DAC.
Indian Army to get more ATAGs
Air power gets a boost with DAC's approval for LRSOW to be integrated in SU-30 MKI aircraft.
Indian Navy's proposals worth over Rs 56,000 cr approved by DAC to modernise the force.
DAC headed by RM Shri Rajnath Singh gives approval for procurement of military hardware worth ₹70,584 crore.
Big boost to AatmaNirbharata in Defence
A Common Communication for coastal security has been promulgated by the Govt. for coordination among various agencies, including IndianNavy & IndiaCoastGuard
134 India_iDEX challenges have been processed & 64 Technology Development Fund projects approved in the last four years.
Defence exports have touched a record Rs 13,399 crore in FY 2022-23 (Figures till 6th March). It was Rs 12,815 crore in FY 2021-22. Equipment being exported to over 80 countries.