Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully accomplished GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission on Monday, May 29, 2023. This Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) mission deployed NVS-01 navigation satellite, weighing about 2232 kg, into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The vehicle lifted off at 10:42 hours IST from the second launch pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota and injected the satellite…
Denmark’s Government has announced that it would triple its defence budget over the next 10 years in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Denmark intends to reach the NATO goal of spending two percent (2%) of gross domestic product (GDP) on the military by 2030. However, it is to be noted that till date…
Germany based shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) recently has handed over a frigate to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a four-ship contract worth 2.3 billion euros (US$2.5 billion). The Arab Republic of Egypt has placed an order for a total of four structurally identical vessels, with the first three…
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…
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…
The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying wreath at National War Memorial, New Delhi by the Chief of the Army Staff, Vice Chief of Army Staff and representatives from Navy and Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs and United Nations. This is…
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…
Issue Date: 22-May-2023 Response Date: 17-Jul-2023 Issued By: Indian Air Force Brief Details: The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure quantity one (01) High Performance Human Centrifuge with fly wheel generator for No. 1 Aeromedical Training Centre, Air Force under ‘Buy Global’ category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (DAP-2020) (generic nomenclature of…
Issue Date: 25-May-2023 Response Date: 24-Jul-2023 Issued By: Indian Navy The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure 10 (Ten) ‘Special Operations Assault Craft (SOAC)’ for Indian Navy with sufficient integral fire power and ISR capability for conduct of Special Operations at sea and in shallow waters. The SOAC is envisaged for IN…
Issue Date: 25-May-2023 Response Date: 01-Jun-2023 Issued By: Indian Army Qty: 1128 x Field Artillery Tractor 3/5 Ton Specifications/drawings, as applicable:- (i) For M/s Ashok Leyland . CQA (OFV) Specification No.24 04 01:2019. (ii) For M/s Tata Advance System Ltd. JSS 2320-12:2016 Requirement of following Technical documentation & Technical literature on FOC (free ofcost) basis…
