Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf has secured an important order from Hungary for Hero Loitering Munitions. The contracts to this effect have now been signed. Notably, the munitions are worth a figure in the low three-digit million-euro range. The delivery is slated to begin in 2024 and is scheduled to end in 2025. About Hero Loitering…
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture owned by Fincantieri and Leonardo with respective stakes of 51% and 49%, has signed, with the Directorate of Naval Armaments of the Secretariat General of Defence / National Armaments Directorate, the Maintenance in Operational Conditions (MOC) Framework Agreement for the Cavour aircraft carrier and the Andrea Doria and…
DPSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence of The Republic of Argentina have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of Light and Medium Utility Helicopters for the armed forces of the Argentine Republic. The LoI was signed by Mr Jorge Taiana, Argentinian Defence Minister and Mr C…
Indian Army, intends to lease 20 Helicopters (Reconnaissance & Surveillance Helicopters) with ground support equipment for five years from two bases (amongst existing Army Aviation Bases). This lease will also include all maintenance support including Performance Based Logistics (PBL) and training of aircrew (including instructors) and training of technical crew for undertaking ‘Operator’ (O) level…
It has been reported that the United States (US) is working with India on proposals to co-produce extended-range artillery and infantry vehicles to meet its operational requirements along its border with China. This is part of the unprecedented steps being undertaken by the Biden administration to enable its allies and partners to contribute to deterrence…
The Recruitment of female candidates in National Defence Academy commenced from the year 2022 (NDA-148 course, July 2022 induction). Further, the year-wise recruitment is as follows: Entry Date Vacancies Joined NDA-148 July 2022 19 19 NDA- 149 January 2023 19 19 NDA-150 July 2023 19 19 Noteworthy, the National Defence Academy is the joint defence…
At the invitation of India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, will visit India on an Official Visit on 21 July 2023. TO be noted that this will be President Wickremesinghe’s first visit to India since assuming the current responsibilities. During his visit, President Wickremesinghe will meet…
DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989. Further, the newly appointed DG has undergone professional specialisation in Gunnery & Weapons Systems at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi, and an…
The 3rd meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the Indian-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held from 18 – 19 July 2023 at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Lt. Gen Johnson P Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee…
Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile / ACTCM Barge, Yard 126 (LSAM 16) was launched by Cmde Sunil Kaushik, Warship Production Superintendent (Mumbai) on 19 Jul 23 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/ systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative…
