Digital map generator for IAF jets to data recorder for naval ships: India imposes phased import ban on 928 defence items
The list means that defence PSUs cannot import these items beyond the timelines indicated against them, varying from December 2024 to December 2029.
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The latest list — which is also the largest among the positive indigenisation list — includes digital map generator for the IAF’s Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft. (Representational/Express File Photo By Pavan Khengre) The Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) Friday approved the fourth and the largest positive indigenisation list of 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units (LRUs), sub-systems, spares and components, including high-end materials and spares, with import substitution value worth Rs 715 crore.
The list means that defence PSUs cannot import these items beyond the timelines indicated against them, varying from December 2024 to December 2029.
The latest list — which is also the largest among the positive indigenisation list — includes digital map generator for the IAF’s Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, voyage data recorder for naval ships, smart multifunction display for the indigenous HTT-40 aircraft, flexible fuel tanks for the Light Combat Helicopter, gearbox and a variety of valves and tyres among others. Indian Shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has provided the maximum number of items on the list.
The fourth list comes amid multiple government efforts to promote self-reliance in defence while reducing imports of defence items and equipment. The list of 928 also includes raw materials, and low-value critical spare components — all identified by the defence PSUs.
In the last two years, the defence ministry has brought in three positive indigenisation lists of 351, 107 and 780 items which will have to be procured only from indigenous sources after the timelines indicated against them. Of these 1,238 items, 310 (1st PIL – 262, 2nd PIL – 11, 3rd PIL – 37) have been indigenised, so far, the defence ministry said on Sunday in a statement.
1,238 items indigenised
In the last two years, the defence ministry has brought in three positive indigenisation lists of 351, 107 and 780 items which will have to be procured only from indigenous sources after the timelines indicated against them. Of these 1,238 items, 310 (1st PIL - 262, 2nd PIL - 11, 3rd PIL - 37) have been indigenised, so far, the Defence ministry said.
As per the defence ministry, the DPSUs will undertake indigenisation of these items through different routes under ‘Make’ category and in-house development through the capabilities of MSMEs and private Indian industry, thereby providing impetus to the growth in economy, enhanced investment in defence and reduction in import dependence of DPSUs.
“In addition, this will augment the design capabilities of the domestic defence industry by involving academia and research institutions,” it said.
The DPSUs will soon initiate procurement action for these notified items and the government’s Srijan portal dashboard will publish the Expression of Interest (EoIs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs) for the items.
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