General Dynamics awarded contract modification for Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics has been awarded a $1.076 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for Virginia-class fast-attack submarines. Electric Boat is presently under contract for construction of submarines in Block V of the class. The $1,075,896,000 in advance procurement funds…

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ISRO, Indian Navy release Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan

The Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan at Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) INS Garuda, Kochi on May 24. The document outlines the training plan for recovery of the crew module of the Gaganyaan mission.  It defines overall requirements with respect to training of various teams participating…

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BEML witnesses 18% rise in Q4 profit

State-owned heavy equipment maker BEML Ltd. witnesses more than 18% climb in fourth-quarter profit as easing input costs offset a drop in revenue. The consolidated profit rose to 1.58 billion rupees ($19.12 million) for the three months ended March 31, from 1.33 billion rupees a year earlier. Net profit margin for the quarter expanded to…

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