India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 10-feet tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat, Delhi on December 10, 2023. In his address, the Defence Minister described the statue as a befitting tribute to the Father of the Nation, who played a central role in freeing India from foreign rule and…
As a part of on-going long-range deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu, Kenya on 09 December 2023. The visit marks the maiden port call by any Indian Naval Ship at the recently developed Port in Kenya. During the port call, personnel from both navies will engage in a wide range…
The 12th edition of ‘Admiral’s Cup’ Sailing Regatta concluded on 08 December 23 with a glittering closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala. Notably, Team Italy represented by Midshipman Avallone Antonio & Midshipman Creati Carlo Leonardo won the Admiral’s Cup 23. Further, Team India represented by Midshipman PPK Reddy and Cadet…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), India has signed a contract with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) on 8 December 2023, at a total cost of Rs 588.68 crore, for the acquisition of Digital Coast Guard (DCG) project. The project will be executed under the Buy (Indian) category. A pivotal Initiative for the Indian Coast Guard…
The Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme is a flagship programme of Indian Ministry of Defence executed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under ‘Make in India’ initiative. Till date, a total of 70 projects at total cost of Rs 291.25 crore have been sanctioned to various industries and 16 defence technologies have been successfully…
The keel laying of the fourth (BY 526, Malpe) and fifth ships (BY 527, Mulki) of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft project being built by India’s Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi for the Indian Navy, was presided by Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command and RearAdmiraal Subir Mukherjee, Admiral Superintendent,…
The Secretary of State of United States (US) has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose with Tracer (MPAT) tank cartridges. The estimated total cost is $106.5 million. The Government of Israel has requested to buy thirteen thousand nine hundred eighty-one (13,981) 120mm M830A1…
Rheinmetall Electronics UK have signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. By signing the Covenant, Rheinmetall Electronics UK are pledging support to those who serve and have served in the UK Armed Forces Further, by signing the covenant, Rheinmetall Electronics UK will commit to honour and support the Armed Forces Community and recognise the value that…
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Accomplished at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy) on 21 November, the 75-minute flight and ground tests evaluated engine performance with multiple power variation and…
Australia has received the first KC-30A Multi-Role Transport Tanker equipped with significant communications and cyber upgrade from Spain based Airbus in November. Its secure high frequency and very high frequency radios, encryption device, and tactical data link were enhanced under the Crypto Remediation Project (CRP). These improvements aim to provide safer and more efficient communication,…
