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…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Tomahawk Weapon System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.35 billion. Basically, the Government of Japan has requested to buy:- up to two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block IV All Up…
EDGE Group entity, EPI, has entered a partnership to explore collaboration opportunities with Thales Group. EPI, the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas, and defence industries, recently announced their signing a Letter of Intent with the Thales Group. The agreement will allow both companies to jointly explore procurement opportunities for…
The Indian Navy is desirous of procuring 7 (seven) Fire Warning System (FWS) for Sindhughosh class submarine. The Fire Warning System (FWS) is required for an automatic early warning of the outbreak and location of developing fire by way of an audio alarm and display unit, thereby alerting the watchkeeper and firefighting organization to take…
