The Ministry of Defence, India has signed a contract for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class of Submarine “INS Shankush” with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 Crores. Shankush is a SSK Class of Submarine to be re-fitted at MDL, Mumbai.with technical…
The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on 01 July 2023. Christened Tejas in 2003, the aircraft is a multi- role platform that ranks amongst the best in its class. It has been designed to undertake the Air Defence, Maritime Reconnaissance and Strike roles. The…
The Dutch Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT) and Thales have signed a contract for the production and delivery of the Above Water Warfare System (AWWS) fire control cluster and sensor suite for the four new ASW Frigates that Damen Naval will build for the Belgian and Netherlands’ Navies. This contract follows on the development contract…
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of the Czech Republic of F-35 Aircraft, Munition, and related equipment for an estimated value of up to $5.62 billion. The Government of the Czech Republic has requested to buy twenty-four (24) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take…
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has together with the Norwegian Armed Forces decided to build a new depot in Rygge, Norway for the maintenance of airframes on the Norwegian F-35 combat aircraft. The company is investing about NOK 500 million in the new depot, which will be part of the global maintenance solution and contribute to…
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a business unit of General Dynamics has been selected by the U.S. Army to advance to the detailed design and prototype build and test phases of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle competition. Formerly known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), the XM30 is the Army’s next generation infantry…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 (Ch-3), on July 13, with the primary objective of executing a precise landing on the celestial body. This is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. It has a lander and…
INS Trishul made a port call at Seychelles as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India’s cordial ties with her maritime neighbours. During the visit, the Commanding Officer paid courtesy calls to H.E. Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and senior defence Leaders of Seychelles Armed Forces. He also called on High Commissioner of India…
An active duty missile corvette, INS Kirpan of the Indian Navy is on its way to Vietnam as a gift. It is the first warship given by India to any country. Earlier this month, during the recent visit of Gen Phan Van Giang, Minister of Defence of Vietnam, to India from 17 – 19 Jun…
INS Sunayna, based at Southern Naval Command Kochi, entered Port Beira, Mozambique on 28 Jun 23. The ship was received by Mozambique Navy personnel and DA Pretoria, amidst fanfare of military band. To enhance Maritime partnership and interoperability, both Navies will engage in professional exchanges, cross deck visits and sports fixtures. The ship will be…
