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Delhi, 14th July 2023: A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals.The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support for the Indian Navy from the French Government based on Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA). The price and other terms of purchase will be negotiated with the French Government after taking into account all relevant aspects, including comparative procurement price of similar aircraft by other countries. Further, integration of Indian designed equipment and establishment of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Hub for various systems will be incorporated into the contract documents after due negotiations. The DAC also granted the AoN for procurement of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy (Indian) category which will be constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The procurement of additional submarines, with higher indigenous content, will not only help in maintaining required force level and operational readiness of the Indian Navy, but also create significant employment opportunities in the domestic sector. It will also help the MDL in further enhancing its capability and expertise in submarine construction. In addition, the DAC approved the proposal to lay down guidelines for achieving the desired indigenous content in all categories of capital acquisition cases. It will help in achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in critical manufacturing technologies and life-cycle sustenance of defence platforms/equipment through indigenous manufacturing.

Moscow, 11th July , 2023 Rosoboronexport JSC  will showcase highly effective Counter Precision Guided Munition (Counter-PGM) systems developed and produced by Russian defense industry to guests and visitors of the ARMY 2023 Forum. “The experience of military conflicts shows a rapidly growing trend towards the use of land, air and sea-based precision guided munitions. With their stealthy signature, ability to maneuver and penetrate various air defenses, smart missiles and bombs can inflict significant damage on military, economic, and infrastructure facilities. Russian defense companies have developed and produce high-tech systems able to counter the most advanced PGMs. Their effectiveness has been proven in real combat conditions,”- says Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev. “Rosoboronexport presents a wide range of export versions of Russian systems designed both to destroy and completely disable PGMs. Their combined use provides reliable protection of military and civilian facilities against any current and emerging weapons. The company is ready, in the framework of technology cooperation, to jointly develop and produce new models with partners, given high competence of Russian enterprises.” In the segment of Counter-PGM electronic warfare systems, common jamming modules of the Pole-21E electronic countermeasures (ECM) system designed to protect strategic assets and infrastructure against pinpoint strikes by PGMs, as well as the R-330Zh automated satellite communication/navigation ECM system are in high demand. These systems can effectively protect the covered facilities from single and massive strikes by any precision guided conventional-warhead weapons fitted with various guidance systems, including when the enemy intensely deploys countermeasures. They are capable to jam navigation equipment of precision guided weapons and prevent the guidance of its submunitions in the designated area, as well as inform the covered facilities. The systems can be controlled remotely and operate in a stand-alone automated mode. Almaz-Antey Corporation’s Viking, Buk-M2E, and Tor SAM systems are capable to effectively engage precision guided munitions and optimal among those presented by Rosoboronexport in the world market. The Pantsir-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun/missile system and its upgraded version, the Pantsir-S1M, produced by High Precision Systems, a Rostec subsidiary, is equally effective against PGMs. Rosoboronexport and manufacturers are ready to hold presentations of Counter-PGM systems on the sidelines of the ARMY 2023 International Military-Technical Forum, which will be held from August 14 to 20 at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Interested partners will be provided with the necessary information about the performance characteristics, features and experience of using the weapons exhibited as well as told about their competitive advantages in the global market.

Kuala Lumpur,12th July 2023: Recognising defence exports as a key pillar of sustainable growth of the Indian defence industry, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Regional Office of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 11, 2023. This Regional Office will facilitate close defence industrial collaboration between India and Malaysia. It will also serve as a hub for the HAL’s engagement with the wider South-East Asian region and act as a window for other Indian Defense PSUs. Malaysia is home to the second largest members of the Persons of Indian Origin and has a significant presence of the NRI community. The Raksha Mantri interacted with the Indian diaspora on two different occasions. The first community interaction included Ministers and senior officials of Government of Malaysia and eminent personalities from polity, culture & the industry. The reception was attended by Minister for Human Resources of Malaysia V Siva Kumar and Deputy Minister for Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives Development Ms Saraswathy Kandasami. During the event, the Raksha Mantri appreciated the rich legacy of Indian classical art tradition in Malaysia as witnessed in the presentations of Odissi dance as well as the Carnatic and Hindustani music performances by renowned Malaysian artistes. In a separate event, Rajnath Singh interacted with the members of the diverse and vibrant Indian community in Malaysia, including the leaders and members of various Indian community organisations in the country. He appreciated their deep-rooted and close connect with India. The Raksha Mantri highlighted that the country’s prestige and stature on the global stage had increased under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He acknowledged the role of the Indian diaspora in the growth story of India. He encouraged them to work honestly for the shared prosperity of India and Malaysia, underlining the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.