TNPSC Thervupettagam

Launch of 15 Defense Products

August 19 , 2020 1482 days 903 0
  • As a part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration Union Defence Minister launched 15 products of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
  • Nag Missile Carrier: it can act as an import substitution of around Rs. 260 Cr.
  • 14.5 mm Anti Material Rifle: It is a fully indigenous Rifle manufactured at Ordnance Factory of Tiruchirappalli.
  • Thermal Imager Cum Day Sight for T90 Main Battle Tank: It is an upgraded version developed by Rifle Factory Ishapore in West Bengal.
  • Prototype of 8.6×70 mm Sniper: It is also developed by Rifle Factory Ishapore for engaging long range targets.
  • 150 Ton payload capacity Dump Truck: It is one of the biggest Electric Mining Dump Trucks.
  • Super Giant Mining Excavator of 180 Ton Capacity: With this the expected foreign exchange savings are Rs. 220 Crores.
  • GAUR: It is a Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle built on a high mobility chassis, with customizable protection levels and custom built with 85 % indigenization level.
  • Heli portable 100 HP Dozer: It has high indigenization of 94%.
  • 150th Do-228 aircraft: It is christened as IN-259 is dedicated platform for Indian Navy in the Maritime Reconnaissance & Intelligence Warfare role.
  • 1kW Transmitter Aerial Switching Rack: it providing better long-term support to Indian Navy, are genuine indigenized products.
  • Linear Variable Differential Transducer: It is used to attain accuracy & precision in guiding and seeking the target.
  • Konkurs Missile Test Equipment & Konkurs Launchers Test Equipment: They are developed to replace the earlier imported system from Russia.
  • Portable Pedestrian (Assault) Bridge: It is first of its kind made of Carbon Fibre Polymer Composite Material, to meet the requirements of the Indian Army.
  • Gearbox: It is developed for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) project.
  • Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle: It commenced its Field Evaluation Trials at Chennai.

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