iDEX DIO

Official handle of iDEX - Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

Watch | Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh. @narendramodi @PMOIndia, during his address at the inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295 aircraft manufacturing in Vadodara, highlighted #iDEX & its role in fostering the growth of around 1,000 new defence startups in recent years.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

India is attaching topmost priority to defence manufacturing and this is being noted globally. #C295MadeInIndia

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

Call for Application‼️

#iDEX invites applications for onboarding Partner Incubators (PI) to strengthen India's Defence Innovation Ecosystem & support the next generation of deep-tech #Startups & #Innovators.

🗓️Last date to apply: 5th Aug 2026.

Apply at: https://t.co/Fb4mQ5HuIh

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

#Startups, #MSMEs & #Innovators‼️
Join today's Outreach Session to learn about iDEX, explore opportunities and understand how you can innovate for the Armed Forces.

🗓️ 06 July 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join at: https://t.co/P1PR1gAGVd

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

The week reflected India's continued commitment to strengthening national security, defence modernisation and strategic partnerships.

From the Defence Investiture Ceremony honouring distinguished service personnel and the Defence Acquisition Council approving Rs 52,000 crore worth of capability enhancement proposals to key leadership transitions, defence reforms, and international military engagements, the Defence Forces continued to advance India's vision of a secure and self-reliant future.

Watch the #WeeklyRecap for all the top stories.

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[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

From overcoming shortages to building a #ViksitBharat, India’s journey over the last 12 years reflects transformative progress, said Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh.

He highlighted India’s rising global stature, record defence exports reflecting confidence in #MakeInIndia, and underscored that defence & security reporting must uphold accuracy, objectivity and impartiality.

Read here: https://t.co/NVYCPrbVt4

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[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on 3 July 2026 in New Delhi.

The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from the Indian side, and Mr. Mohd Nizam Bin Mohd Khir, Undersecretary, Defence Industry Division, Ministry of Defence, from the Malaysian side.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties between the two countries.

#IndiaMalaysia #DefenceCooperation #DefenceIndustry #DefenceProduction

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for proposals worth Rs 52,000 crore to strengthen the Defence Forces. For the Indian Army, approvals include AKASH TARANG Anti-UAV EW System, MPATGM, MRSAM, V-SHORADS, Active Protection System for Tanks, and Jet-Based Kamikaze Drones. For the @indiannavy, procurement of Multi Influence Ground Mine, Naval Shipborne UAS, and a Land-Based Testing Facility for Electric Propulsion has been cleared. For the Indian Air Force, approval has been given for Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS) and other proposals. These acquisitions will bolster India’s defence preparedness, resilience, and technological edge.

Read here: https://t.co/fNHnaVeFdr

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

Are you a #Startup, #MSME, or an #Innovator, looking to make an impact in the defence sector? The #iDEX Outreach Sessions are your opportunity to learn about #iDEX, explore opportunities & become part of India’s growing defence innovation ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more updates‼️

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Shri Dinesh Mahur met with Undersecretary, Defence Industry Division (DID), Ministry of Defence, Malaysia, Mohd Nizam Bin Mohd Khir on 2 July 2026 in New Delhi.

The both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing defence industry cooperation between India and Malaysia and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral Defence Industry Collaboration.

#IndiaMalaysia #DefenceCooperation #DefenceIndustry #DefenceProduction

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Regional industries must become partners in Viksit Bharat journey : Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon regional industries to become partners in the journey by transforming regional strengths into national capabilities, local innovations into global competitiveness, and industrial growth into strategic strength.
Raksha Mantri, in his address during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara on June 30, 2026 stated that under #AatmanirbharBharat initiative India is fostering indigenous capabilities in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defence. The budgetary provisions for modernisation and capital procurement aim to encourage domestic industries and integrate them into the global supply chain. In order to boost investment, licensing policy has been simplified and liberalised FDI policy. Srijan Portal, iDEX, Defence Testing Infrastructure, Green Channel Certification and Self-Certification have instilled confidence in small industries and Start-ups.

Raksha Mantri further stated that domestic defence production has surged to a record high of ₹ 1.78 lakh crore from just ₹ 46,000 crore in 2014 and defence exports have soared to an all-time high of ₹ 38,424 crore.

Details: https://t.co/d9XeXxOmgP

#AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector #DPSUs

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

The Directorate of Standardisation celebrated its 64th Raising day as Standardisation Day on 26th June 2026, reinforcing its commitment to developing standards for the Armed Forces to ensure quality, reliability and excellence.

Ms. Meera Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Department of Defence Production graced the event and highlighted the ongoing institutional focus towards driving standardisation and codification activities in enhancing interoperability, efficiency and jointness across the defence services.

#Aatmanirbharta #Jointness #Codification #Standardisation

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations to personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The honours, including 07 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, recognise distinguished service of an exceptional order in the service of the Nation. 🇮🇳

Read here for details: https://t.co/slbZf0OvRN

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[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) to reinforce Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision & strengthen defence preparedness

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability & timely execution of strategic R&D projects by releasing the DFP-2026 to DRDO. Raksha Mantri said that the DFP 2026 will facilitate faster production and induction of systems, platforms & technologies emerging from the R&D ecosystem into the Defence forces and the new framework will foster stronger collaboration with the industry and academia, reinforcing the vision of #AatmanirbharBharat.

The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Defence sector.

Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani; Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh; Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar; Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi; Controller General of Defence Accounts Shri Anugraha Narayana Das were present during the event in New Delhi.

Details: https://t.co/0vNtsNPdCE

#AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #Innovation #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

Join us for an Exclusive Outreach Session on the reopened #iDEX #DISC12 MIRA (AFMS) Challenge‼️

Challenge: “Development of Inflight Urination Device for Female Fighter Pilots”

🗓️ 30 June 2026
🕚 11:00 AM onwards

Join at: https://t.co/JtO9UFDdhV

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

A welcome step towards strengthening India's defence Innovation Ecosystem & a major enabler for #iDEX Startups.
#DGQA has earmarked 3 consecutive days every quarter at its Proof Ranges exclusively for developmental projects, including #iDEX.

Read more at: https://t.co/GHR1QXxdij

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary(DP) and Officers of DDP, attended Yoga Session at DGQA Headquarter Delhi on the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day-2026.

The Yoga session was conducted by reputed professionals and was well appreciated by one and all.

#YogaForHealthyAgeing #DIY2026 #YogaDay2026 #YogaDayMoD2026 #DDPMoD

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

India’s indigenous #defenceproduction has soared to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. The record setting achievement reflects the growing momentum of the government’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under #AatamnirbharBharat initiative. #MakeInIndia #ViksitBharat

Read here: https://t.co/veVvsBeSBe

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press at YIL, Nagpur

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the state-of-the-art 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis at Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Nagpur, a unit of Yantra India Ltd (YIL). Raksha Mantri asserted that the Extrusion Press symbolises a shift in the country's approach from relying on imports to producing critical goods domestically. He described taking control of security-related necessities as imperative in the present geopolitical scenario to remain future-ready.

The decision to set up Aluminium Extrusion Press will prove another major step towards #Aatmanirbharta in #DefenceProduction by reducing the dependence on critical aluminium extruded components. It will strengthen the nation’s capability to produce large, high-strength and precision aluminium alloy extrusions to cater to the requirements of defence & aerospace sectors.

Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and other senior officers of Department of Defence Production (DDP) & YIL were present on the occasion.

Details: https://t.co/jQbmIvbAfd

#AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector #DPSUs

[Defence Production India @DefProdnIndia]

A landmark moment in India's journey towards employment-led growth. 🇮🇳

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[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

These interactions focused on fostering strategic collaborations, exploring opportunities for #iDEX innovators and facilitating meaningful engagements for #iDEX winners within the global defence innovation ecosystem.

[iDEX DIO @India_iDEX]

#iDEX team visited #Eurosatory2026, one of the world's premier defence & security exhibitions and engaged with key French and Indian defence ecosystem stakeholders including GIFAS, GICAT, DGA, AID, FICCI, SIDM, leading defence primes and industry partners.