In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore.
"You are an important link between the Armed Forces and the rest of the civilian government. There is a need to further strengthen your capabilities for enhanced efficiency," the defence minister said while addressing the 83rd AFHQ Civilian Services Day here.
This MoU will help MSMEs and emerging companies in the defence sector to scale-up their business operations, explore new markets and fund their R&D activities, it said.
SpacePixxel has been actively working to build and launch high-resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites to provide detailed earth observation data.
While taking charge of his ministry, the defence minister said the country has already exported defence equipment worth Rs 21,000 crore, which is a historic achievement.
As moving trucks showed up at the compound, officials were busy carrying packages and preparing to get confidential papers shredded.
On Saturday morning, high-precision long-range weapons attacked Ukraine's military infrastructure.
Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed products to the armed forces and other security
Modi said that with the inauguration of the complexes today, India has taken another step in developing the country's capital according to the needs and aspirations of a new India in the 75th year of India’s independence.
