Indonesia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US based Boeing to acquire up to 24 F-15EX combat aircraft. However, despite the signing of this MoU, the transaction is subject to final approval by the US Government. Earlier in February 2022, the US Department of State approved the sale of 36 F-15EXs under Foreign…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), United Kingdom has awarded BAE Systems an £89 million contract for bolstering battlefield network. The focus of the contract is to enhance front-line connectivity for military personnel, linking small reconnaissance drones, combat vehicles, fighter jets, aircraft carriers and military commands. The new five-year contract will see BAE Systems lead a…
In a significant step towards bolstering the bilateral cooperation between India and Philippines, Indian Coast Guard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on enhanced maritime cooperation. The MoU was signed by DG Rakesh Pal, Director General Indian Coast Guard and CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, Commandant, PCG at the…
The 27th edition of Exercise Malabar, concluded on the East Coast of Australia off Sydney on 21 Aug 2023. The exercise saw participation of Ships, Submarines and aircraft from the Indian Navy (IN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the US Navy (USN). Noteworthy, Exercise MALABAR 23 was conducted in…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Chandrayaan-3 mission is attracting wider international collaborations for India. The Minister was speaking after a high-level Mauritius delegation led by Minister for Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (MITCI), Mr. Darsanand Deepak Balgobin…
INS Sunayna entered port of Durban, South Africa on 21 Aug 23. The ship undertook passage exercise with South African Navy Ship SAS King Sekhukhune I off Durban. Post exchange of pleasantries at sea, the ship entered Durban harbour. Further, the ship was received by Cdr Kenneth Singh officiating Flag Officer Commanding Naval Base Durban…
Overview of Navantia Company Founded: January 1, 2005 Type: State-owned enterprise Key People: Susana Sarriá (Chairman and President) Industry: Defence, Shipbuilding, Engineering Headquarters: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Revenue: 1.34 billion euros Number of Employees: 4547 (2022) Products Offered: Warships, Hospital ship, Yachts, Ferries, Cargo ships, Platform supply vessels, Dredger, Marine propulsion, Offshore engineering Subsidiaries – Navantia Australia; Navantia Systems; SAES; Sainsel Sistemas Navales…
Company Overview of Navantia Founded: January 1, 2005 Type: State-owned enterprise Key People: Susana Sarriá (Chairman and President) Industry: Defence, Shipbuilding, Engineering Headquarters: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Revenue: 1.34 billion euros Number of Employees: 4547 (2022) Products Offered: Warships, Hospital ship, Yachts, Ferries, Cargo ships, Platform supply vessels, Dredger, Marine propulsion, Offshore engineering Subsidiaries…
Chairman, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and Secretary, Department of Space, Dr S. Somnath called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and apprised him of the status and readiness of Chandrayaan-3 for the moon landing scheduled on…
The need for Army Air Defence (AAD) is critical as stated by the former army chief General Singh. Rather, he stated that almost 97% of the Indian Army’s air defence gun missile systems (ADGMS) were obsolete and in need of being upgraded or replaced, or both. Basically, he was referring to some 1,360-legacy single-barrel towed…
