Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the third positive indigenisation list of 101 items, comprising major equipment/platforms, in New Delhi on April 07, 2022. The list, notified by Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence (MoD), lays special focus on equipment/systems, which are being developed and likely to translate into firm orders in next five years. These weapons and platforms are planned to be indigenised progressively with effect from December 2022 to December 2027. These 101 items will, henceforth, be procured from local sources as per provisions of Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
Today’s development follows the issue of the first list (101) and second list (108) that were promulgated on August 21, 2020, and May 31, 2021, respectively. Import substitution of ammunition which is a recurring requirement has been given special emphasis. The spirit behind issuing these three lists comprising 310 defence equipment, slated to be manufactured locally, reflects the growing confidence of the Government in the capabilities of the domestic industry that they can supply equipment of international standards to meet the demand of the Armed Forces. It is likely to stimulate the potential of indigenous Research & Development (R&D) by attracting fresh investment into technology and manufacturing capabilities. It will provide ample opportunities to the domestic industry for understanding the trends and future needs of the Armed Forces.
The third list comprises highly complex Systems, Sensors, Weapons and Ammunitions like Light Weight Tanks, Mounted Arty Gun Systems (155mmX 52Cal), Guided Extended Range (GER) Rocket for PINAKA MLRS, Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV), MF STAR (Radar For Ships), Medium-Range Anti-Ship Missile (Naval Variant), Advance Light Weight Torpedo (Ship Launch), High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE UAV), Anti-Radiation Missiles, Loitering Munitions. Their details are available on the MoD website.
Complete List Of Indigenise 101 More Weapons Under Make In India
With Effect from Dec 2022
- Long Range Reconnaissance & Observation System (LORROS) upto 30 Km
- Weapon Locating Radar (Plain & Desert) upto 30 Km
- Upgrade for GRAD BM Vehicle
- Self Propelled Mine Burier
- Advance Infantry Floating Foot Bridge
- 46M Military Load Class (MLC) -70 Modular Bridge
- Field Cipher Equipment
- Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) 125MM Practice Ammunition
- Cadet Training Ship
- Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
- Intercom System for Ships & Submarines
- CLUB Missile Loader
- Diesel Engine Infrared Signature Suppression (IRSS)
- Gas Turbine Infrared Signature Suppression (IRSS)
- IAC Mod ‘C’ for Ships
- Link II Mod III for Ships & Submarines
- Naval Anti-Drone System (NADS)
- Radar Finger Print System for ELINT Application
- SNF Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) Control System
- Deep Sea Side Towing Winch (DS4TW)
- Heavy Weight Torpedo Launchers for Ships
- Very Low Frequency (VLF) Communication Station
- Light Weight ESM System for small Ships
- 3D C/D Band Radar for Ships
- Multi-Functional Surveillance & Threat Alert Radar (MF STAR) for Ships
- COMINT (Ship Based)
- 20 mm ammunition HE/I, HE/T & TPT
- Mobile Autonomous Launcher (Brahmos)
- Advance Light Weight Torpedo (Ship Launch)
- Ship Based Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): Jammer System
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): Spoofing System
- Air to Ground Rocket 68mm
- MC2 Mission Computers for Mirage 2000 I/TI
- Hand Held Counter Drone System
- Counter Drone System (Hard Kill)
- Counter Drone System (Soft Kill)
With Effect from Dec 2023 - Mini & Small Range UAV/Drone with Range of 100 Kms, Altitude of 4000m (Land Based)
- 81mm Anti Thermal Anti Laser (ATAL) Smoke Grenade
- Thermal Imaging (TI) Sight for Automatic Grenade System/ Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGS/AGL)
- 40mm Multi Grenade Launcher (MGL)
- 5.56 x 45 mm (Tavor Ammunition)
- Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH)
- Helo Deck Communication System
- Aircraft Loader for MK 54 Torpedo and Harpoon Missile
- Stabiliser for Ships
- SSM Loader: 1241RE & P 25 Class
- HF Transmitters 2KW
- Loitering Munitions (Land based range upto 150 Km)
With Effect from Dec 2024 - Reflex Sight with Reticle for 40mm Multi Grenade Launcher (MGL) & Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL)
- Spotting Scope System
- Marine Grade Aluminium Alloy Plates
- Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Sonar for Shallow Water
- Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS)
- Range Extension Kit (REK) for 250 Kg High Speed ( HS) Bomb
- Range Extension Kit (REK) for 500 Kg General Purpose (GP) Bomb
- Long Range Weapon with IR Seeker (70-100KM)
- Chaff (1”x1”x8”) & Flares (1”x1”x8”) for Fighter Aircraft
- Flares (2”x1”x8”) for Fighter Aircraft
With Effect from Dec 2025 - Mounted Artillery Gun System 155mm/ 52 Cal
- 7.62mm x 54 (Sniper) Ammunition
- See Through Armour
- Light Weight Tanks
- 155mm Terminal Guided Munition
- Guided Extended Range (GER) Rocket for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
- Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) for MBT Arjun
- Portable Helipad
- Land Based Tactical Communication System
- Next Generation Fast Attack Craft
- Next Generation Fast Interceptor Craft
- Ship Based Vertical Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL SRSAM)
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for Su-30 MKI
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for Mi-17 & Mi-17 IV
- Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR)
- Range extension Kit (REK) for 450 Kg High Speed ( HS) Bomb
- Anti-Radiation Missile ( ARMs) upto 100 Km
With Effect from Dec 2026 - Digital Instant Fire Detection Suppression System (DIFDSS) for Infantry Combat
Vehicles - 155mm Ammunition with Course Correctible Fuse
- Battle Field Surveillance Radar (Range 30 KM)
With Effect from Dec 2026 - Operational Control System for Air Defence Weapon for Army (Project AKASHTEER)
- Fuel Cell Based Auxiliary Power Unit for BMP-2/2K
- Integrated Stand for Instrument System
- High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
- Mine Counter Measure (Autonomous Surface Vessel)
- Buoyancy Glider for Enhancing Underwater Domain Awareness
- Marine Sewage Treatment Plant
- Supersonic Weapon Imitating Flying Target
- Range extension Kit (REK) for 1000 Kg High Speed ( HS) Bomb
- Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
- Launcher for Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM)
- Twin Store Rack for Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW)
- Infrared Search & Track (IRST) for Su-30
- Long Range Beyond Visual Range Missile (LR BVR) upto 250 Km
- Long Range Guided Bomb 500 Kg
- Long Range Guided Bomb 1000 Kg
- Launcher for ASTRA Air to Air Missile
- Quad Store Carrier for Fighter Aircraft
With Effect from Dec 2027 - LUNA (Optical Landing System – Aircraft Carrier)
- Aircraft Launched Naval Anti-Ship Missiles – Medium Range (NASM-MR)
- Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (Ship Launched)
- Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (Anti-Ship)
Note: To maintain timelines for production, hand holding of Industry by the Defence Services will be encouraged. In the event the Domestic Industry is not able to supply equipment in the stipulated time frame/ quantity, or where there are inadequacies in the equipment affecting safety of troops, specific cases for import could be taken up to meet immediate requirement, based on the recommendations of Defence Indigenisation Committee. Items that have already been indigenised and successfully tried & tested by the Armed Forces would continue to be procured from the Domestic Industry.
Addressing the audience on the occasion, the Raksha Mantri described the third list as a symbol of 360-degree efforts being made by the Government to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He exuded confidence that this new list will prove to be crucial in the development of the domestic industry and take research & development and manufacturing capacity of the country to a higher level.
This third positive indigenisation list has been prepared after in-depth consultations with all stakeholders, such as Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Department of Defence Production (DDP), Service Headquarters (SHQs) and the private industry. Shri Rajnath Singh assured that, similar to the previous two lists, the time limit given in the third list will also be adhered to. He said, Ministry of Defence and the Service headquarters will take all necessary steps, including handholding of the industry, reiterating the Government’s endeavour to create an ecosystem that ensures self-reliance in defence manufacturing and encourages exports.
The DRDO, too, pitched in to strengthen local manufacturing by signing 30 Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreements with 25 industries. Raksha Mantri handed over the agreements pertaining to 21 technologies developed by 16 DRDO laboratories spread across the country. These technologies concern Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG), developed by a DRDO Young Scientist Lab (DYSL- QT, Pune), Counter Drone System, Laser Directed Energy Weapon System, Missile Warhead, High Explosive Materials, High Grade Steel, Specialised Materials, Propellants, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Radar Warning Receivers, CBRN UGVs, Mine Barriers, Fire Fighting Suits, Boots for Anti Mine, etc. So far, DRDO has entered into more than 1,430 ToT agreements with Indian industries, out of which, a record number of around 450 ToT agreements have been signed in last two years.
Congratulating DRDO and the Industry, Shri Rajnath Singh said, the handing over of 30 ToT agreements to the Industry shows the increasing trust of Indian industries in DRDO-developed indigenous technologies. This will further strengthen the manufacturing eco-system in defence systems and platforms, he said, expressing hope that the private sector will make full use of the opportunities being given to them by the Government in order to make India a global defence manufacturing hub.
Listing out the measures taken by the Government to maximise the participation of the domestic industry, the Raksha Mantri said, 68 per cent of capital procurement budget has been earmarked for domestic procurement to promote self-reliance & reduce import dependency. The other measures include earmarking of 25 per cent of defence R&D budget for the industry, start-ups and academia and corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board.
Shri Rajnath Singh pointed out that despite hurdles, India has always performed exceptionally well, on its own, in areas such as nuclear technology and space technology, due to the grit and determination of its scientists & researchers. With the same resolve, India will soon transform into a global manufacturing hub that caters to the domestic requirements, besides being a dominant force in international market, he added. He described the three lists as a self-imposed vow which can pave the way for a strong and self-reliant ‘New India’. He underscored the importance of self-reliance in defence production and promotion in exports, terming it as a crucial aspect which strengthens the economy as well as national security, besides improving the socio-economic condition of the country.
The Raksha Mantri called for indigenous development of defence equipment and platform technologies, stressing that the import of systems, with foreign software codes, can prove to be dangerous for the security apparatus as it opens the window of vulnerability. Emphasising on the need to focus more on indigenisation, he said, “Today, the scope of defence is not limited to borders only. Anyone can now break into the security system of a country with the help of different communication methods. No matter how strong the system is, if it is linked to another country, there is a possibility of a security breach. Earlier, the defense equipment, such as tanks and helicopters, were mainly mechanical in nature. It was not possible to control them. But, newer defense systems and platforms are electronic and software intensive. They can be controlled or subverted from anywhere.”
Stressing on domestic production of ammunition as it ensures uninterrupted supply during wars, Shri Rajnath Singh appreciated the fact that full attention has been paid to the import substitution of ammunition in the first two positive indigenisation lists. He said, when orders for defence items are given to domestic defense industry, it provides employment to lakhs of people working in MSMEs connected to the sector, spread across the country.
Shri Rajnath Singh maintained that self-reliance does not mean to work in isolation from the rest of the world, but to work with their active participation within the country. “Even under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, we have provisions which provide suitable opportunities and environment to foreign companies to invest, collaborate, set up joint ventures and earn profit,” he said. The Raksha Mantri reaffirmed the Government’s constant endeavor to create an environment where public, private sector and foreign entities can work together and help India to become one of the world’s leading countries in defence manufacturing.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Manoj Pande, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy, other senior civil and military officials of MoD and representatives of the industry were present on the occasion.
It may be recalled that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had on February 25, 2022 during a post budget webinar ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Call to Action’ appreciated the indigenisation efforts of MoD and announced that the third positive indigenisation list will be promulgated soon.
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