Elbit Systems has been awarded a $135 million contract to establish an artillery ammunition factory for an international customer. The contract will be performed out over a period of two years. This contract will leverage the significant technical and operational knowledge that Elbit Systems has accumulated, as well as decades of ammunition production experience. Notably,…
The ‘Sword Arm’ of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet underwent a change of guard on 10 November 2023. Rear Admiral CR Praveen Nair, NM took over the mantle of Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty at a ceremonial naval parade held in Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Worth mentioning that the Rear Admiral…
The annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will be held in New Delhi from 15 to 17 November 2023. The event will include a Keynote Address by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Hon’ble Vice President of India on 15 Nov 23, and a series of Special Addresses…
Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Indonesian capital Jakarta from November 16 to 17, 2023 to attend the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). During the meeting, which will take place on November 16, the Raksha Mantri will address the forum on regional and international security issues. Noteworthy, Indonesia is…
The Southern Naval Command, Kochi, is hosting a two day seminar, themed AatmaNirbhar Air Arm of the Indian Navy 2023 from 13-14 Nov 23. The event is being conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Naval Aviation. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff presided over the seminar as Chief Guest. In his keynote address…
The three Indian Armed Forces are set to place logistical support-related orders which are expected to be worth between Rs 45,000-50,000 crore. The Ministry of Defence (MoD), India has issued two Request for Information (RFIs) in this regard. The first RFI issued is for procurement of approximate 2500 Truck 2.5 Ton General Service 4×4 for…
Indian-based PTC Industries and France base Safran Aircraft Engines have announced a multi-year contract to develop industrial cooperation for LEAP engines casting parts. Under the terms of the contract, PTC Industries will produce titanium-casting parts for Safran Aircraft Engines. This agreement reflects commitment to Indian Government “Make in India” policy. Notably, Safran Aircraft Engines’ ambition…
The Indian Army is preparing to induct six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters armed with Stinger air-to-air missiles, Hellfire Longbow air-to-ground missiles, guns, and rockets, under the Rs 5691 crore deal inked with the US in February 2020. The deliveries of the helicopters, which are often referred to as “tanks in the air,” will take place…
INS Sumedha in continuation with Indian Navy’s mission-based deployment to West Africa and Atlantic made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia from 10-13 November 23. This port call is a manifestation of India’s warm ties with Namibia, its commitment to enhance maritime security and demonstrate solidarity with friendly nations. During the visit, the Commanding…
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr Grant Shapps on November 13, 2023. Both Ministers discussed a range of defence and security issues with particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific. Also, they briefly reviewed the ongoing engagements and discussed possible cooperation in new domains. Both Ministers…
