About Defence Industry
The defence manufacturing sector in India is regulated by the Ministry of Defence and requires specialized licenses and security clearances for participation.
ACS provides comprehensive support for companies seeking to enter the defence manufacturing sector or expand their existing operations.
Our Defence Industry Services
- New industrial license for defence manufacturing
- Defence vendor registration
- Security clearance assistance
- DRDO vendor empanelment
- Ordnance Factory Board registration
- Make in India defence initiatives
- Defence offset compliance
- Export license for defence items
Key Regulatory Bodies
- Ministry of Defence (MoD)
- Department of Defence Production
- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
- Defence Acquisition Council
Ministry of Defence Overview
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is responsible for India's defence policy, armed forces administration, and international defence cooperation.
Departments / Wings
- Department of Defence (DoD): Defence policy & strategy, Armed Forces administration, Defence cooperation & international relations, Border roads & cantonments.
- Department of Defence Production (DDP): Indigenous defence manufacturing, Defence PSUs & Ordnance Factories, Private sector participation, Make in India – Defence.
- Department of Defence Research & Development (DRDO): Defence R&D and innovation, Weapons systems & technologies, Strategic systems development.
- Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW): Pension & welfare schemes, Resettlement & rehabilitation, Medical & grievance support.
- Department of Military Affairs (DMA): Armed Forces restructuring, Jointness & integration, Procurement & prioritisation, Training & human resources.
Armed Forces
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
Major Organisations & Bodies
- DRDO – Defence R&D
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Cantonment Boards
- Ordnance Factory Board / DPSUs
- Coast Guard (under MoD)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Key Schemes & Initiatives
Defence Production & Industry
- Make in India – Defence, Make-I / Make-II / Make-III
- Defence Industrial Corridors
- FDI in Defence Sector
- iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)
Research & Innovation
- DRDO technology development programs
- Defence startup & MSME support
- Academic & industry collaboration
Procurement & Modernisation
- Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)
- Indigenous procurement preference
- Capital & revenue procurement
Welfare & Veterans Schemes
- One Rank One Pension (OROP)
- ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)
- Sainik Welfare Schemes
- Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
Online & Citizen Services
Recruitment & Training
- Armed Forces recruitment portals
- Agnipath Scheme (Agniveer)
- NCC enrolment
Veterans Services
- Pension services & grievance redressal
- Medical benefits (ECHS)
- Resettlement & skill training
Industry & Vendor Services
- Vendor registration
- Defence tenders & procurement
- Offset policy facilitation
Infrastructure & Security Services
- Border roads & strategic infrastructure
- Cantonment administration
- Defence land management
Beneficiaries
- Armed Forces personnel
- Ex-servicemen & families
- Defence manufacturers & MSMEs
- Startups & R&D institutions
- Students & NCC cadets