The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world raised in 1948, will celebrate its 75th Anniversary on November 26, 2023, signifying a momentous chapter in its legacy of honing youth with core principles such as discipline, leadership, and unwavering patriotism. In solemn commemoration of this significant milestone, Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar…
It has been reported that the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will be acquiring 15 C-295 transport aircraft worth Rs 18,000 Crores that are being manufactured in India in a JV between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. As of now, the proposal for the acquisition of these 15 aircraft are at an…
Defence Secretary, Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the annual India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting in New Delhi on 24 November, 2023, along with his UK counterpart Mr David Williams, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence. They discussed a host of regional security issues, reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation activities, discussed the situation and potential cooperation…
The Norwegian government has announced it is starting the development of the next generation naval strike missile, in cooperation with Germany and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) as the lead industrial partner. KONGSBERG has developed Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and will take the lead role in developing the new naval strike missile, which will complement…
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) ordered seven (7) new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) worth €900 million (US$ 981 million) as part of the “Patrouilleurs Hauturiers” program for the French Navy. The government procurement agency Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) will be prime contractor, while Naval Group will be providing project management assistance and Thales…
HII announced that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a three-year task order under the Analytical and Technical Services contract to provide information-sharing capabilities to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprised of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The objective of the Pegasus task order, administered by the Secretary of…
Defence Secretary, United Kingdom (UK) Grant Shapps, signed a Statement of Intent on defence cooperation, with his Turkish counterpart, Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler. Notably, this will provide the framework for closer working to deliver additional activities that will benefit the security and prosperity of both countries and, in so doing, enhancing national, regional…
The Nepal Army contingent comprising of 334 personnel arrived in India to participate in 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN. The exercise will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. Notably, it is an annual event and conducted alternatively in the two countries. The Indian Army contingent comprising of 354 personnel…
Belgian Ambassador to India Didier Vanderhasselt met Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief minister Yogi Adityanath yesterday. During this meeting, a four-member team accompanying the Belgian ambassador expressed desire for partnership with Uttar Pradesh in various sectors, including defence and space. Besides, the Belgian team also evinced keen interest in partnership with U.P. in the areas of…
The Royal Navy warship HMS Spey has made her inaugural visit to India, following in the footsteps of sister vessel HMS Tamar, according to the British High Commission. Notably, the Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel arrived in Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Berthed alongside Naval Component Command (NAVCC) Head…
