Heavy Vehicles Factory (Unit of AVNL)

Ministry of Defence (MoD) (@SpokespersonMoD) has signed a contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (@AVANI_PR), for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 1,560.52 crore. T- (1/3)

The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu witnessed the International Fleet Review at #Visakhapatnam, #AndhraPradesh, today. Navies of more than 70 countries are participating in the #InternationalFleetReview2026. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the #InternationalFleetReview reflects unity, trust and respect among nations for maritime traditions. Ships with different flags and sailors from different countries exhibit the spirit of togetherness. She highlighted that this spirit of togetherness is well captured in the theme of this review: United Through Oceans. It is a positive message to the global community that commitment and resolve of this collective naval strength can overcome all challenges. #AndhraPradesh #IFR2026 #MaritimeDiplomacy #FleetReview

Bharat Electronics Limited and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd signed a MoU on February 16, 2026, to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. 🔸 The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (#DefenceProduction), by Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, #BEL, and Mr H. G. Chandrashekar, #CMD, SASMOS. 🔸 Aligned with the #AatmanirbharBharat vision, the partnership focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in fibre optics & photonics, tank #electronics, #navalsystems, and airborne platforms. 🔸The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s defence capabilities and boost export potential of #indigenous systems. #DefenceIndigenisation #AtmanirbharDefence #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #Aerospace #DefenceTechnology

India’s human spaceflight programme achieves a major milestone 🚀 The #Gaganyaan mission marked a key success with the qualification-level load test of the #DrogueParachute at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (#RTRS) facility of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (#DRDO), located at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (#TBRL), Chandigarh. RTRS is a specialised dynamic test facility extensively used for high-speed aerodynamic and ballistic evaluations. 🔹The test was conducted on February 18, 2026, in collaboration with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, and the dedicated teams at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory. 🔗 Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…

Silent beneath the waves, decisive in purpose. #INSKaranj, the third Kalvari-class submarine under #Project75, marks a decisive step towards #Aatmanirbharta. Built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, INS Karanj reinforces India’s transition into a true builder’s navy. 🔸 This achievement not only strengthens the Indian Navy’s undersea strike capability but also reflects #MDL emergence as one of the world’s premier ship and submarine-building yards. 🔸 #Project75 stands as a critical milestone in India’s defence production ecosystem, underscoring sustained industrial capability, strategic self-reliance, and maritime deterrence. #AatmanirbharDefence #MaritimeStrength #IndianNavy #DefenceProduction #DDP

A giant leap towards #AatmanirbharDefence is scaling unprecedented heights! India’s Defence Production has soared to ₹1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25 — Registering a robust 18% growth over the previous year! Marking a staggering 90% increase since FY 2019-20! 🚀Driving self-reliance 🚀Boosting indigenous capabilities 🚀 Powering a stronger, secure India Touching new milestones of innovation, indigenisation & self-reliance. Details ▶️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector #DPSUs

HVF congratulates Shri ANUGRAH A K, Shri KARUPPAIAH V, Shri M ANANDAN & Shri ADVAITH KRISHNA V P and HVF IP Cell for their efforts. #knowledge #invention #hvfavadiIPR #hvf #avadi #MsnRakshaGyanShakti

(Contd..) through Copyright Office, Govt. of India, under Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti. #MsnRakshaGyanShakti #knowledge #invention #hvfavadiIPR #hvf #avadi

HVF, a unit of AVNL, has received the copyright titled “Process for Additional Cabling in Hull”, authored by Shri ANUGRAH A K (@harguna_ak), Shri KARUPPAIAH V, Shri M ANANDAN & Shri ADVAITH KRISHNA V P (@advaithvp) registered with Certificate No. LD-20260181023 dated 29/01/2026.

HVF congratulates Shri JAIDEO LANJEWAR, Shri ANUGRAH A K, Shri N SIVAKUMAR & Shri ADVAITH KRISHNA V P and HVF IP Cell for their efforts. #knowledge #invention #hvfavadiIPR #hvf #avadi #MsnRakshaGyanShakti

(Contd..) through Copyright Office, Govt. of India, under Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti. #MsnRakshaGyanShakti #knowledge #invention #hvfavadiIPR #hvf #avadi

HVF, a unit of AVNL, has received the copyright titled “Process for Modification of Hull”, authored by Shri JAIDEO LANJEWAR, Shri ANUGRAH A K (@harguna_ak), Shri N SIVAKUMAR & Shri ADVAITH KRISHNA V P (@advaithvp) registered with Certificate No. LD-20250179805 Dated 30/12/2025.

AVNL Corporate Office celebrated the 77th Republic Day. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Shri Sanjay Dwivedi, Chairman & Managing Director, AVNL, in the presence of Shri Satyabrata Mukherjee, Director (Operations & Addl. Charge Director / HR), senior officials, staff, employees and families of the AVNL family. The occasion was further graced by Smt. Rashmi Dwivedi, Chairperson, AVNL WWA and other committee members. Cash awards were given to employees in recognition of their dedication and exemplary performance. #AVNL @DefProdnIndia #RepublicDay2026

In a major achievement in meeting evolving operational requirements of the Indian Army, AVNL has completed the overhauling of first two T-72 tanks under a pilot project by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL). The tanks were flagged off on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at VFJ. This project strategically expands the overhauling facilities available at Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a Unit of AVNL. The tanks were flagged off by Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, PVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, MGS. The occasion was attended by Shri Sanjay Dwivedi, IOFS, ndc, Chairman & Managing Director, AVNL; Shri Satyabrata Mukherjee, Director (Operations and Additional Charge Director/HR), AVNL; Shri Praveen Kumar, Chief General Manager, VFJ; along with other senior officers and personnel from the Indian Army and AVNL. This milestone provides a significant impetus to AVNL’s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities and meet the aspirations of the Indian Army, according to the technical specifications and quality standards set by them. #AVNL @DefProdnIndia

On Martyrs’ Day, AVNL pays humble tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ideals of truth, non-violence and selfless service continue to guide the nation. His legacy lives on in our collective duty to serve with integrity. #AVNL #MartyrsDay #Gandhi

As part of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, being held in Riyadh from 8 to 12 February 2026, a Networking Dinner was organised by the Embassy of India in Riyadh on Monday, 9 February 2026. The event was held in the presence of the Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence), Shri Sanjay Seth, senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, and representatives of Indian and Saudi companies participating in WDS 2026. Shri Satyabrata Mukherjee, Director (Operations and Additional Charge Director, HR), AVNL CO delivered the keynote address on behalf of the Indian companies participated in WDS 2026. Representatives from 25 Indian companies participated in the event . #AVNL @DefProdnIndia @Def_PRO_Chennai @WDS_KSA

“Youth are the main drivers on the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat,” ~ Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he interacted with 78 young, ignited minds of #UttarPradesh at an event in Delhi Cantt on January 10, 2026. 🔹This UP contingent is among the youth who are participating in the Viksit Bharat #YoungLeadersDialogue 2026 organised by the @YASMinistry in New Delhi from January 10-12, 2026. 🔹 Commending the #YouthLeaders for their achievements in various fields, Raksha Mantri exuded confidence that their energy, aspirations, and innovative capabilities are guiding the #nation to achieve the goal of #ViksitBharat. Details ▶️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Dr. Garima Bhagat, JS (LS), Department of Defence Production, #MoD, visited #OrdnanceFactory Ambajhari (#OFAJ) and #YIL Headquarters, where she was welcomed by Shri Vijaykumar Iyer, Director (Operations) & CMD (Additional Charge). 🔹During the visit, she reviewed OFAJ’s advanced manufacturing facilities and held discussions with the YIL Board of Directors and senior officials on key operational and strategic issues. 🔹The visit highlighted YIL’s strong commitment to #AatmanirbharBharat through innovation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, including the production of critical defence hardware such as various ammunition shells and #Pinaka missile components. #AatmanirbharDefence #MakeInIndia #DDP #IndianDefence #DefenceManufacturing

2025: A Year of Reform🇮🇳 Strengthening India’s defence preparedness through deeper jointness, integrated capability planning and future-focused reforms. From the Joint Operations Control Centre to Vision 2047, these initiatives are enhancing coordination, decision-making and building a self-reliant, and battle-ready force— with tangible outcomes reflected on ground during #OperationSindoor. Together, these reforms are shaping a unified, technology-driven defence ecosystem aligned with India’s long-term strategic vision. #AatmanirbharDefence for a future-ready India. #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceReform #DefenceProduction #DDP

#KnowYourArmy 🇮🇳 Standing guard at the world’s highest battlefield, the #IndianArmy safeguards the #Siachen Glacier with unmatched resilience across extreme terrain and harsh climatic conditions. #SiachenGlacier #WorldsHighestBattlefield #NationFirst #BraveSoldiers #DefendersOfTheNation

Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (#MPATGM) with top attack capability was flight-tested successfully against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra by #DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory, #Hyderabad on January 11, 2026. The indigenously developed #MPATGM incorporates state-of-the-art technologies such as Imaging Infrared (IIR) Homing Seeker, all-electric Control Actuation System, Fire Control System, Tandem Warhead, propulsion system and high-performance sighting system, developed by DRDO’s sister laboratories across the country. #MissileT #DefenceResearch #AatmanirbharDefence #MakeInIndia #DefenceInnovation #IndianDefence #WeaponSystems #DDP 🇮🇳 Details : ➡️pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…