On the night of 14 Dec 23, a report regarding potential piracy attack / incident onboard Malta flagged vessel, MV Ruen, was monitored on UKMTO portal. The vessel was reported to be boarded by six unknown personnel. In a swift response, Indian Navy’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to investigate the incident arrived overhead MV Ruen…
The number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2014-23 were 396 and 70 respectively, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said. On the other hand, the number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2003-13 were 33 and 31 respectively. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on…
As part of her Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea, INS Kadmatt arrived at Bangkok, Thailand, on 19 Dec 23. The aim of the visit is to further bolster India-Thailand maritime cooperation and enhance interoperability between both the navies. To be noted that the Harbour activities scheduled during…
The number of Space Start-Ups have gone up, from just 1 in 2014 to 189 in 2023 as per DPIIT Start-Up India Portal, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on 20th December 2023. Further, the investment in Indian Space Start-Ups has increased to $ 124.7 Million…
BlueHalo has been awarded a $30 Million contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command to develop and deliver an Advanced Stinger Trainer system (AST System) at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands. The next-generation AST is a fully immersive Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) operator training system, providing Stinger teams…
The United States Navy awarded Raytheon, an RTX Business, an $80 million contract in a down select to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare, or ADVEW, for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Noteworthy, this prototype will be considered as a replacement for the existing AN/ALQ-214 integrated defensive electronic countermeasure and AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver with a consolidated…
The Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) has signed a contract with Finnish defence supplier Patria Group for the supply of six armoured vehicle-launched bridges (AVLBs), Patria announced on 19 December 2023. The new AVLBs will supplement similar vehicles delivered in the 2005-2008 and 2018-2022 timeframes. The vehicles in question will use the…
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. Further, the first delivery is expected in 2028. The SkyGuardian RPAS is interoperable with…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The estimated total program cost is $400 million. The Government of Italy has requested to buy twenty-one (21) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);…
Multiple countries from South America, the Middle East and Africa have shown interest in the acquisition of the indigenous Akash Missile system. According to the Defence Sources, the Akash missile system has generated a lot of interest among countries in the Middle East, South American nations including Brazil, Egypt, Africa and other friendly countries. The…
