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Indian government is going to promote Indian defence manufacturing by allowing licence free manufacturing of certain items that are not on list that consists of items like tanks, airplanes, ammunition etc. Apart from this, dual use items that have both defence and civilian use will also be allowed to be manufactured by Indian private sector without the requirement of industrial licence. Defence items are covered under compulsory licensing under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.

No licence needed to manufacture select defence equipment: Govt

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AIIMS-DRDO Tieup Likely for Medical Research

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)- Bhubaneswar is looking to collaborate with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for medical and life sciences research and innovation. in areas focused on health of defence staff as well as civilians residing in and around defence facility. It is also keen to be a collaborator in medical technology and life sciences innovations that DRDO has actively pursued over the years.

Source: DRDO

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Australia keen to investment in defence, mining sector in India

With the Indian government planning to allow 100 per cent FDI in defence, Australia on Friday said it is keen on exploring investment opportunities in the sector. 

The lone voice favouring a majority foreign stake in defence

First-generation entrepreneur Nikhil Gandhi is known to go off the beaten track quite often: He set up India's first private railway track, the first private port in Gujarat and the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Maharashtra. He is now making news for taking on the big boys of India Inc, such as Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Forge, on the issue of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector.

51% FDI in defence will be a game changer for India: Source

Raising foreign direct investment cap to at least 51% in the defence sector will help India become a major manufacturing and export hub, reducing dependency on imported equipment.

Bite-Indian Army Bid for M-777

Bottlenecks Clog Army's Bid to Procure M777 Howitzers

“It has been a very long road for the M777 in India since the first tender in 2006, and later, the letter of request to the US Government from India.

Indian defence may hit dead-end for $885 million howitzer de

India then went in for the M-777 howitzers under the FMS programme, which does not involve an open competition. The US Defence Security ...

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Antony criticises Narendra Modi's govt over FDI move in defen

Former Defence Minister and senior Congress leader A K Antony on Wednesday criticised the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for its move to allow 100 per cent foreign investment in defence sector and alleged it was aimed at appeasing multinationals and corporates.

Antony criticises Modi govt over FDI move in defence

Former Defence Minister and senior Congress leader A K Antony today criticised the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for its move to allow 100 per cent foreign investment in defence sector and alleged it was aimed at appeasing multinationals and corporates.