 | Defence Acquisition Council gives nod to production of AK 203 riflesThe decision comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s scheduled visit to India beginning from December 5. |
 | Hurdles cleared for AK 203 rifles deal with Russia; likely to be sealed during Putin's India visitUnder the nearly Rs 5,000 crore deal, the Indo-Russian joint venture will produce over six lakh AK 203 rifles over a period of 10 years at a manufacturing facility in Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. |
 | Amid standoff with China, Centre clears equipment worth Rs 2,236 crore for IAFThe decision to clear the procurement was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. |
 | India set to seal USD three billion Predator drone deal with US by current fiscalVice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade said the proposal will be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council in a 'short while'. |
 | DAC gives approval for acquisition of Make in India equipment of over 13,000 crore for armed forcesKey approvals accorded included helicopters, guided munition and rocket ammunition to cater to the need of the armed forces. |
 | Indian Navy set to issue Rs 50,000 crore tender for 6 stealth submarinesSources confirmed that the Request for Proposal (RFP), to be issued to the Indian companies identified as Strategic Partners, will be discussed in a high level meeting slated for Friday. |
