India is making progress in defence production, indigenising a significant number of defence items. The Department of Defence Production has taken multiple initiatives, with 2,920 out of 4,666 listed items already indigenised. The Ministry of Defence has introduced industry-friendly provisions in the Make-1 and Make-2 categories, including relaxation in eligibility criteria and minimal documentation.
Maharashtra is set to host its first DefExpo, focusing on defence production, at Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre from February 17th to 19th. The expo will feature over 500 MSMEs and startups in the state, offering a platform for industry leaders, startups, and MSMEs to showcase their capabilities in collaboration with the armed forces, police personnel, and industry executives.
The administration of US President Joe Biden is to implement a new requirement for tech companies developing AI tools to disclose the results of their safety tests to the government.
Ukraine and Belgium have signed a memorandum seeking to boost bilateral relations, particularly in defence-related manufacturing. Source: European Pravda, citing Ukrainian Defence Ministry Details: The memorandum outlines the intention to implement joint projects aimed at increasing the potential and production volumes of the Ukrainian defence industry, said Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister.