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Defence Lawyers in India – Expert Legal Guidance for Defence Sector Matters

India, with one of the world’s largest defence industrial bases, relies on the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Defence Public Sector Units (DPSUs), and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for its defence production and research. While domestic private firms entered the defence business in 2001, the sector still sees limited private sector involvement. Our legal team at Indian Law Firm, specializing in defence matters, navigates the complexities of this vital sector.

Our Services

Advice on Bidding Process: We guide clients through the intricate bidding processes, ensuring compliance and strategic decision-making.

Internal Restructuring: Decoding complex internal structures to enhance efficiency and performance.

Shareholding Structures: Providing legal counsel on optimal shareholding structures for defence-related ventures.

Foreign Investment Compliance: Ensuring compliance with foreign investment regulations for seamless operations.

Drafting Commercial Agreements: Expertise in drafting comprehensive commercial agreements tailored to defence industry needs.

Cooperation and Joint Bidding Agreements: Assisting in drafting agreements for collaborative efforts and joint bidding ventures.

Confidentiality Agreement Drafting: Ensuring confidentiality through meticulously crafted agreements.

Transfer of Title Examination: Thorough examination of material, goods, and equipment transfer to the Ministry of Defence.

Technology Transfer Agreement and IP Protection: Legal support for agreements related to technology transfer and robust intellectual property protection.

Key Highlights

  1. Drafting Commercial Agreements: Expertise in drafting comprehensive commercial agreements tailored to defence industry needs.

  2. Cooperation and Joint Bidding Agreements: Assisting in drafting agreements for collaborative efforts and joint bidding ventures.

  3. Confidentiality Agreement Drafting: Ensuring confidentiality through meticulously crafted agreements.

  4. Transfer of Title Examination: Thorough examination of material, goods, and equipment transfer to the Ministry of Defence.

  5. Technology Transfer Agreement and IP Protection: Legal support for agreements related to technology transfer and robust intellectual property protection.

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FAQS

The DPP aims to provide armed forces with required platforms, systems, and equipment while ensuring performance and quality standards within budget constraints. It emphasizes openness, clarity, and boosting MSMEs’ manufacturing capacities.

The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, introduced as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, simplifies procurement for the defence industry, supporting Make in India initiatives, especially those of MSMEs. It enhances public accountability and fair competition.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) manages the defence sector, with the President of India as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The MoD formulates policies, ensuring the territorial integrity through the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard.

The Central Government, under THE DEFENCE OF INDIA ACT, 1962, can issue rules to secure defence, civil defence, public safety, and maintain public order, military operations, and vital supplies and services.

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