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Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 August 2023), Issue 20

In this Issue I. Defence and Security LCA Tejas Test-Fires Indigenous ASTRA BVR Air-To-Air Missile Vindhyagiri, the Sixth Stealth Frigate of Project 17A Launched Second Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 76 (LSAM 8) Launched Defence Secretary...

September 6 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 July 2023, Issue 17

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD & HAL Sign Contract for Two Upgraded Dornier Aircraft for ICG DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft from France ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime Sector...

August 7 , 2023

India’s Semiconductor Strategy

Introduction In pursuit of its goal to make India a global hub for electronics design and manufacturing, the government on 31 May 2023 announced that it is now accepting new applications under the Modified Semicon India Programme (MSIP) from 1 June...

July 6 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest 1-15 June 2023, Issue 15

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 ‘Agni Prime’ Ballistic Missile Flight-Tested by DRDO off Odisha Coast MoD Signs Contract to Strengthen Indian Army’s Communication System Launch of ‘Sanshodhak...

July 6 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest - 16-31 May 2023, Issue 14

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Value of Defence Production Crosses Rs One Lakh Crore in FY 2022-23 164 PIL Items Indigenised by DPSUs within Stipulated Timelines GRSE to Identify and Encourage the Development of Innovative Solutions Maiden...

June 16 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest, 1-15April 2023, Issue 11

In this Issue Defence and Security Defence Exports Reaches an All-Time High of Rs. 15,920 crore in FY 2022-23 India’s Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) Defence Forces to Place Orders for Two More Units of the Pralay Ballistic Missiles HAL...

May 4 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest, 1-15 March 2023, Issue 9

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft and Cadet Training Ships DRDO Conducts Flight Tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System Missile Flight-Test of DRDO’s Indigenous Power Take off Shaft...

April 5 , 2023

PM Albanese in India: A Natural Momentum to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia rests on the pillars of trust and reliability. Australian PM Albanese has just completed a successful 4-day visit to India this week (8-12 March 2023), which took him to Ahmedabad...

March 13 , 2023

VIF-FICCI Conference 2022; Making India a Global Drone Hub

On 01-02 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) jointly organised a two-day conference on Making India a Global Drone Hub in New Delhi, India. The two-day...

November 1 , 2022