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Public-domain reference registry

Indian Defence Directory

60 publicly documented institutions, companies, think tanks, academies, exhibitions, systems and memorials. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Indigenous naval tug Yuvan, one of the platforms documented in the Indian Defence Directory

Ministries, commands, forces and organisations of India's defence and internal-security architecture.

  • Ministry of DefenceNew DelhiDefence policy and the Armed Forces; departments of Defence, Defence Production, DR&D, Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Military Affairs.
  • HQ Integrated Defence StaffNew DelhiTri-service staff supporting the CDS on jointness and planning.
  • Andaman & Nicobar CommandPort BlairFirst tri-service theatre-level command, 2001.
  • Strategic Forces CommandNew DelhiManages strategic forces under the Nuclear Command Authority, 2003.
  • DRDONew DelhiResearch and development arm of the Ministry of Defence, 1958.
  • Indian Coast GuardNew DelhiMaritime law enforcement and search and rescue, 1978.
  • Assam RiflesShillongIndia–Myanmar border; origins 1835.
  • Border Security ForceNew DelhiPakistan and Bangladesh borders; raised 1965.
  • Indo-Tibetan Border PoliceNew DelhiIndia–China border; raised 1962.
  • Sashastra Seema BalNew DelhiNepal and Bhutan borders; raised 1963.
  • Central Reserve Police ForceNew DelhiLargest CAPF; internal security; origins 1939.
  • Central Industrial Security ForceNew DelhiCritical infrastructure protection; raised 1969.
  • National Security GuardNew DelhiCounter-terrorism contingency force; raised 1984.
  • National Disaster Response ForceNew DelhiSpecialist disaster response; operational since 2006.

Public- and private-sector manufacturers, documented from public sources.

  • Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedBengaluruPrincipal aerospace DPSU, 1940.
  • Bharat Electronics LimitedBengaluruRadars, communications, sensors and EW, 1954.
  • Bharat Dynamics LimitedHyderabadGuided missiles, 1970.
  • BEML LimitedBengaluruEarth-moving, defence and rail equipment.
  • Mazagon Dock ShipbuildersMumbaiWarships and submarines.
  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & EngineersKolkataWarships and auxiliary vessels.
  • Cochin Shipyard LimitedKochiBuilt INS Vikrant.
  • Larsen & Toubro – DefenceMumbaiShipbuilding, armoured systems, artillery and electronics (private).
  • Tata Advanced Systems—Aerostructures, systems integration and land platforms (private).
  • Bharat Forge – Kalyani Strategic SystemsPuneArtillery, armoured vehicles and ammunition (private).
  • Adani Defence & Aerospace—Unmanned systems and small arms (private).

Strategic and security research institutions.

  • MP-IDSANew DelhiDefence and security research, supported by the Ministry of Defence.
  • United Service Institution of IndiaNew DelhiOne of India's oldest defence institutions, 1870.
  • CLAWSNew DelhiLand warfare studies.
  • CAPSNew DelhiAir power and aerospace security.
  • National Maritime FoundationNew DelhiMaritime strategy and the Indian Ocean.
  • Observer Research FoundationNew DelhiStrategic, technology and geopolitics programmes.
  • Vivekananda International FoundationNew DelhiNational security, foreign policy and governance.
  • IPCSNew DelhiPeace, conflict and South Asian affairs.
  • The Takshashila InstitutionBengaluruTechnology, geopolitics and security.

Service academies, staff colleges and universities.

  • National Defence AcademyKhadakwasla, PuneJoint training for Army, Navy and Air Force cadets.
  • Indian Military AcademyDehradunArmy pre-commissioning training.
  • Officers Training AcademyChennaiShort Service Commission officers.
  • Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala, KeralaNavy officer training.
  • Air Force AcademyDundigal, HyderabadIAF officer training.
  • National Defence CollegeNew DelhiSenior military and civil officers on national security.
  • Defence Services Staff CollegeWellington, Tamil NaduTri-service staff college for mid-career officers.
  • Army War CollegeMhowHigher tactical and operational training.
  • Rashtriya Raksha UniversityGujaratPolicing, internal security and allied fields.

Major national and international defence and aerospace exhibitions.

  • Aero IndiaBengaluruBiennial aerospace and defence exhibition at Yelahanka.
  • DefExpoIndiaLand, naval and homeland-security exhibition organised by the Ministry of Defence.
  • DSEILondonBiennial Defence and Security Equipment International.
  • EurosatoryParisBiennial land and air-land defence exhibition.
  • IDEXAbu DhabiInternational Defence Exhibition and Conference.
  • Farnborough International AirshowFarnboroughBiennial civil and military aerospace event.

Platforms and systems openly documented in the public domain.

  • Tejas Light Combat AircraftADA / HALIndigenous single-engine multirole fighter.
  • INS Vikrant (IAC-1)Cochin ShipyardIndia's first indigenous aircraft carrier, commissioned September 2022.
  • BrahMosIndia–Russia JVSupersonic cruise missile for land, sea and air.
  • Arjun Main Battle TankDRDOIndigenous main battle tank in Army service.
  • Akash SAMDRDOMedium-range surface-to-air missile.
  • Pinaka MBRLDRDOMulti-barrel rocket artillery for the Army.

Memorials, museums and heritage sites.

  • National War MemorialNew DelhiHonours soldiers who died in the line of duty; inaugurated February 2019.
  • Kargil War MemorialDrass, LadakhCommemorates the 1999 Kargil conflict.
  • Rezang La War MemorialChushul, LadakhCommemorates the 1962 battle at Rezang La.
  • Indian Air Force MuseumPalam, New DelhiHistoric aircraft and artefacts.
  • Naval Aviation MuseumGoaHistory of naval aviation.