France has successfully test-fired an M51.3 long-range ballistic missile, boosting the credibility of France’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. The missile, which did not carry a nuclear weapon, was fired from the French army’s Biscarosse missile testing site in southwest France and landed in the North Atlantic, “hundreds of kilometres from any coastline.” Notably, the flight has…
In accordance with the Indian Defence Ministry Guidelines for penalties in Business Dealings with entities, a list of firms has been debarred/put on hold/suspended etc. from doing business with Ministry of Defence (MoD) as on date. Debarred Firms – Total 6 Nos. (MoD ID dated 11.04.2012, 17.09.2013 & 02.11.2023) M/s Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd. M/s…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working on a project to develop an indigenous jammer pod for the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A fighter aircraft. Notably, the IAF’s Base Repair Depots have been tasked to indigenise many of the equipment required on its fighter and transport aircraft and other weapon systems and…
Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sharda is on a visit to Port Antsiranana, Madagascar, from November 17-23 as part of an ongoing operational deployment. The ship’s visit aims to strengthen bridges of friendship and the Indian Navy’s sustained efforts towards ensuring maritime security in the region by partnering with regional navies in line with Indian Prime…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles will visit India from November 19 to 20, 2023 to co-chair the 2nd India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. A bilateral meeting on defence cooperation will be held between Minister Marles and Indian Defence Minister on November 20 followed by the…
After completing his Indonesia tour, India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, on his way back home, paid a brief visit to Singapore on November 18, 2023. He paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose by laying a wreath at the Indian National Army (INA) marker there. Construction of a monument to commemorate the “Unknown Warrior”…
The Indian Navy has been at the forefront of Ocean Sailing in India. To encourage adventure at sea, an inter -Command Ocean Sailing Race from Kochi to Goa conducted by the Indian Navy is scheduled from 22 – 26 Nov 23 under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) based at Naval Headquarters (NHQ),…
The New Maldives President, Mohamed Muizzu have formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from his country, saying the Maldivian people have given him a “strong mandate” to make this request to New Delhi. Notably, Mohamed Muizzu’s request came when India’s Union Minister Kiren Rejiju paid a courtesy call on the new president at…
The Norwegian government has announced investment plans to strengthen air defence in Norway by ordering new NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG). The proposed investments include eight launcher units and four fire control centers for NASAMS, replacing equipment donated to Ukraine earlier this year. The Norwegian authorities also announced plans to…
Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, signed an agreement with Aerostar S.A. to repair landing gear, wheels and brakes in support of the Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet, reducing lead times and improving logistics for mission readiness. Through specialized tooling, equipment, technical documentation and training provided by Derco, Aerostar will be equipped with the knowledge and…
