Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

[drnayar]

india needs a high tech drone ecosystem..


drones drones and drones are the future

https://youtu.be/RmfNUM2CbbM

Russia and Ukraine are now the drone superpowers

[Rakesh]

India, Israel vow stronger strategic defence cooperation, condemn terrorism in joint statement
https://www.firstpost.com/india/india-i ... 11366.html
24 July 2025

This visit by the DG of Israel’s Ministry of Defence marks a ‘pivotal step in India-Israel defence relations and reinforces both sides’ commitment to enhance their strategic partnership’, the statement added.

[Manish_P]

I would be very happy if Mahindra, Tata make such vehicles in the future... and export them to the US, and other countries

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

JSW Sarbloh Motors, a subsidiary of JSW Defence Private Limited, said Thursday it has partnered with US-based off-road utility vehicles manufacturer Tomcar for local production of the TX series All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in India.

Deployed in military and industrial operations globally, the TX series is highly durable and versatile, designed to operate under extreme off-road conditions. The multipurpose ATV boasts a maximum speed of 104.5 kmph.

The Indian Army uses ATVs for various operations including troop transport, logistics and emergency response in challenging terrains.

Under the strategic joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise, manufacture, assemble and support the TX range at its facility in Chandigarh, with the first India-assembled units expected to roll out by early 2026.

Field trials and demonstrations have been scheduled for multiple defence and paramilitary agencies over coming months.

Jaskirat Vladimir Singh Nagra, the CEO and dounder-director of JSW Sarbloh Motors, said the joint venture is a strategic alignment, committed to offering the Indian defence sector “world-class mobility platforms with the ruggedness, modularity, and reliability”.

Ram Zarchi, the founder of the Phoenix-based US manufacturer, said they are looking to expand their global footprint, particularly into the right-hand-drive markets like India.

[Ankit Desai]

Safran JV for AMCA engine.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA.

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

-Ankit

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/19 ... 9094776150 ----> TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) signed an MoU with Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a renowned Indian defence company, specialising in design, development and manufacturing of weapon systems and fuselage and systems for airborne systems. The agreement lays the foundation for the development, production, integration, testing and modernization of heavyweight torpedoes. Supported by TKMS and its segment ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, VEM Technologies Pvt. Ltd. will take over the integration and testing of the torpedoes in India.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1963554099279880241 ---> DRDO has transferred the materials technology for the Manufacturing of DMR 249A HSLA Steel Plates for Naval Applications to BSP, Bhilai, SAIL. It is a High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel. Specially designed for pressure hulls and structural components of submarines and surface combatants. It has high yield strength (+690 MPa class, i.e. close to HY-80/HY-100 range). SAIL-DRDO has already developed an HY-130 equivalent material for future Indian double hulled submarines tensile strength will be around 1300 MPa. Comparable to HY-130, meant for deeper diving depths (> 600 meters).

[drnayar]

HY 130 is impressive., from wiki [ The "HY" steels are designed to possess a high yield strength (strength in resisting permanent plastic deformation). HY-80 is accompanied by HY-100 and HY-130 with each of the 80, 100 and 130 referring to their yield strength in ksi (80,000 psi, 100,000 psi and 130,000 psi). HY-80 and HY-100 are both weldable grades, whereas the HY-130 is generally considered unweldable. Modern steel manufacturing methods that can precisely control time/temperature during processing of HY steels has made the cost to manufacture more economical.]

[Rakesh]

India is our top-tier defence and security partner: Australia
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indi ... 7007939873
04 Sept 2025

Australia called India its "top-tier defence and security partner" and praised its leadership in the Indian Ocean. At the 2024 Annual Summit, both nations agreed on a Maritime Security Roadmap and deeper defence cooperation.

[Rakesh]

Defence, Security Cooperation in Focus as EU Reaches Out to India Amid Changing World Order
https://bharatshakti.in/defence-securit ... e_vignette
08 Sept 2025

[VinodTK]

Paras Defence gains on bagging Rs 26.6-cr defence order from Opto Electronics Factory

Apollo Strategic Technologies Signs MoU with US-Based Dynamic Engineering for Co-Development and Licensed Production of BM-21 Grad Rocket Motors

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/manupubby/status/1965696694286512560 ---> Thales announces appointment of Ankur Kanaglekar as Vice President for India. Previous to this, he spent 14 years at Boeing India.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/19 ... 5491669413 ---> Contrary to the present view, H-125 is actually on offer to the armed forces and may see service.

[Rakesh]

Europe’s New Strategic Vision: EU-India Cooperation in Defence, and Emerging Domains
https://bharatshakti.in/europes-new-str ... g-domains/
18 Sept 2025

[Rakesh]

India, Morocco Seal Defence Pact, Launch First Indian Defence Facility in Africa
https://bharatshakti.in/india-morocco-s ... e_vignette
22 Sept 2025

https://x.com/KOMARMIES/status/1970104600398094375 ---> Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh & Morocco’s Defence Minister Mr Abdeltif Loudiyi signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation in Rabat today. Both sides agreed on a comprehensive roadmap to boost collaboration in Counter-Terrorism, Maritime Security, Cyber Defence, Peacekeeping, Military Medicine, Training & Industry partnerships.

[Rakesh]

India, Australia to Elevate Strategic Cooperation During Rajnath Singh’s Canberra Visit
https://bharatshakti.in/india-australia ... rra-visit/
30 Sept 2025

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/tataadvanced/status/1973420307667947619 ---> Tata Advanced Systems Limited is taking Indian aerospace to the next level. In partnership with Airbus Helicopters, we are establishing India’s first private sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Karnataka. The iconic H125 helicopter will now be proudly Made in India.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/19 ... 7423713769 ---> Made in India "H125" is expected in early 2027.

[uddu]

Granny125. South Asian region means Pakistan. TATA will be supplying Made in India helicopter to Pakistan.
The publicity and hype this outdated Junk which could give competition to our DM in age, in Media is going to be huge in the coming days as its license manufactured by TATA.
^^^
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocopte ... %89cureuil
The Airbus Helicopters H125, previously the Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil, or Squirrel, is a single-engine light utility helicopter designed and originally manufactured by the French corporation Aérospatiale, and later by Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters. In North America, the H125 is marketed as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engine variant, marketed in North America as the TwinStar.

The Eurocopter EC130 is a derivative of the AS350 airframe and is considered by the manufacturer to be part of the Écureuil single-engine family.

On 27 June 1974, the first prototype, an AS350C powered by a Lycoming LTS101 turboshaft engine, conducted its maiden flight at Marignane, France; the second prototype, powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1A, following on 14 February 1975.[5][6] The Arriel-powered version, the AS350B, intended for sale throughout the world except for North America, was certified in France on 27 October 1977, while the Lycoming powered AS350C (or AStar) was certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration on 21 December 1977. In March 1978, deliveries to customers began for the AS350B, deliveries of the AS350C began in April 1978.[7]

Over time, the AS350 Écureuil/AStar has received further development; while the aircraft's design remains broadly similar, aspects such as the rotor system, powerplants, and avionics have been progressively improved. On 6 February 1987, a prototype AS350 flew with a fenestron tail-rotor in the place of its conventional counterpart. On 1 March 1997, the first AS350 B3, equipped with an Arriel 2B engine, performed its first flight.[5]

[Kakkaji]

I suspect this helicopter will be purchased in place of the LUH.

[uddu]

Have no doubt. The Brilliance of our Babudom and Ministers should not be questioned. A certain token order for LUH will be given. Then the rest will be LUH pitted against such Jurassic era copters because its made by Private sector and the Jurassic copter could win being L1.