The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy’s Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. Utilising the state-of-the-art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions. The two weeks training capsule covered a…
The second edition of Conference on Classification Regulation and Advanced Technologies for Naval Ships and Auxiliaries was organized by Directorate of Naval Architecture, IHQ MoD (Navy) on 27-28 Jun 23 at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi. The conference provided a technical forum to understand advancements in the role of Class…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd on July 2, 2023, for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery on the theme “Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard” at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) which…
Indian Naval ships INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Sumedha, an indigenously built offshore patrol vessel undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy ship FS Surcouf, in the Bay of Bengal on 30 June 2023. The French Navy’s La Fayette class frigate Surcouf visited Visakhapatnam from 26 – 29 June 2023…
INS Sunayna visited Beira, Mozambique from 28- 30 Jun 2023 reinforcing India’s cordial ties with maritime neighbours and vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). During the port call, personnel from Indian Navy and Mozambique Navy were engaged in a wide range of professional and training interactions, deck visits and sports…
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, at Chandimandir Military Station on 1st July 2023. Prior to this, he was serving as the Director General Military Operations (DGMO) at Army Headquarters in New Delhi. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun,…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $15 billion. The Government of Poland has requested to buy phase two of…
The Australian Government will provide a new $110 million military aid package to Ukraine. This package responds to Ukraine’s requests for vehicles and ammunition, and will make a tangible difference on the battlefield. It includes: 70 military vehicles, including: 28 M113 armoured vehicles, 14 Special Operations Vehicles, and 28 MAN 40M medium trucks and 14…
Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth jets from United States (US) in a deal worth $3 billion. These additional 25 fighter aircrafts manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in Israel’s air force to 75. Also, Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney have agreed…
The Greek Army has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to upgrade the Greek army’s drone fleet, with four new Patroller tactical drones to be added to the country’s current Sperwer drones. NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) was tasked by its Greek customer to enter into negotiations with Safran. The Patroller leverages over 30 years…
