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Project Sanction Order signed for Design & Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine worth Rs 270 crore​

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 3:36PM by PIB Delhi

Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan at South Block, New Delhi on April 02, 2025.

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The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50% will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70% funding from the Government of India. The order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10MW diesel engine. The developed engines will be used for Main Propulsion and Power Generation on ships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.

Most of the diesel engines of higher capacity were being imported from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) till date. This project will start the process in achieving self-reliance in marine engine development in the country.

It is a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the Government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to indigenise critical technologies and achieve Aatmanirbharta in defence. It will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on foreign OEMs. It will act as a catalyst for the development of defence industrial ecosystem in the country.


 
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Prokion said:
isn't 6mw a bit less?
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Design will be scalable
 
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Zarion said:

Design will be scalable
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Finally we have some local competition to the likes of French SEMT Peilstick, MAN et all. Imo, Kiloskar, Godrej, Walchandnagar Industries, etc should also be roped in to revive the Kaveri marine GT project.
 
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Tonbo Imaging raises $21 Mn in pre-IPO round​


Bengaluru-based defense technology firm Tonbo Imaging has raised Rs 175 crore or $21 million in its Series D pre-IPO round from Florintree Advisors, Tenacity Ventures, and the Export-Import Bank of India.

The proceeds will be used to support the company’s development of next-gen infrared sensors and advanced energy weapons, along with expanding its global operations.

Founded by Arvind Lakshmikumar, Tonbo Imaging blends optics, AI, and computer vision to create advanced surveillance and targeting systems that work across land, air, and sea. Its focus is on building lightweight, autonomous platforms that can operate in harsh battlefield conditions.

Tonbo Imaging builds high-tech vision and targeting systems used in military operations worldwide. Its products enhance battlefield awareness and are already used in over 30 countries by forces like the U.S. Navy SEALs, Israeli Defense Forces, NATO, and the Indian Army.

With over Rs 300 crore raised in previous rounds from investors like Qualcomm and Edelweiss, Tonbo is now gearing up for its IPO.
 
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Possible new Titanium complex jvc with Kazakh partners in Odisha

Odisha is industrially rich. A titanium complex will be set up in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 8000 crore. This will increase employment and give a new impetus to the local economy.
It will be a part of Indo-Kazakh joint venture company (JVC). JVC is the venture mix of DAE (GOI) & UKTMP JSC, Kazakhstan. The JVC will act as a catalyst in developing Titanium value chain within India. Titanium sponge will be use by ISRO and DRDO for space applications.

 
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Mahindra Aerostructures - Manufacture and assemble the main fuselage of its Airbus H130 helicopter.
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd - Final Assembly Line of Airbus H125 helicopter.
 
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Gautam said:
More JSR photos. MGLD & its launcher:
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JSR Dynamics MGLD booster firing & engine run tests.Description: Miniature Ground Launched Decoy (MGLD) is a low cost, expendable, autonomous, high performance aerial vehicle for operational utilisation as a decoy. The MGLD is powered by a turbojet engine apart from booster rocket for ground launch. It is capable of executing flight profile that mimic fighter aircraft transit speeds and radar network, freeing up fighter aircraft used as decoys, effectively misleading enemy air defence to reduce risk to the strike package. It is equipped with both active and passive RCS augmentation systems to attract and deceive enemy radars and firing units.

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MGLD booster firing:
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MGLD turbojet run:
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A high-level delegation led by Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with the support of His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India in UK, Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and UKIBC,


As part of the India-UK defence industry engagement, a high-level delegation comprising Defence Secretary of India, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh; His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom; senior officials from the Ministry of Defence And Industry representatives visited the Rolls-Royce facility in Bristol.The visit offered a valuable platform to explore advanced capabilities in aero engines, marine propulsion systems, and other niche technologies.
Discussions during the tour highlighted a shared commitment to enhancing industrial partnerships, technology co-development, and strengthening supply chain integration across both nations. SIDM remains committed to facilitating such impactful engagements that drive forward the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in defence and security.

 
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