The Indian Government has announced the list of Honorary Commission (Honorary Captain and Honorary Lieutenant) awarded on the occasion of Republic Day 2024. The details are underneath:- TO BE NAIB RISALDAR/SUBEDAR (ON RETIREMENT) TO BE HONORARY CAPTAIN (ON ACTIVE LIST) TO BE HONORARY CAPTAIN (ON RETIREMENT) Source: https://pib.gov.in/Allrel.aspx
Indian Navy has inducted the LSAM 19 (Yard 129), the fifth Missile-Cum-Ammunition Barge, of 08 x Missile-Cum-Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane on 24 Jan 24 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of M/s SPPL). The launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde V Pravin, AWPS(Mbi). To…
The Union Cabinet, the supreme decision-making body in India chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 15th December, 2023, between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), India has signed Contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on 24 January, 2024, for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The value of the contract is Rs 1070.47 Crores. Notably, these multi role FPVs will be indigenously designed, developed and manufactured…
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard. Notably, the 165th Airlift Wing ― the first C-130 operator in the state of Georgia — received its initial Hercules in 1975 and has operated several variants over the years. The Savannah-based unit will now operate…
The United States (US) Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, Inc., a contract to provide small form factor (SFF) Link 16 radios, which will be fulfilled using BAE Systems’ FireNet™ Link 16 tactical systems. FireNet is a scalable, secure, and open system architecture communications solution with…
From January 2024, the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme has moved into the start of formal customer Verification and Validation trials taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford UK. These trials will qualify the design against the MIV technical requirements, demonstrating the Boxer vehicle’s capability and performance for the British Army. Notably, there are two…
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Out of these 42 helicopters, 36 are destined for the French rescue and emergency response agency, Sécurité Civile, while the French law enforcement agency, Gendarmerie Nationale, will…
EDGE Group PJSC (EDGE), one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, have announced the addition of International Golden Group (IGG) to the EDGE portfolio of companies. Abu Dhabi-based IGG is the UAE’s leading agent for high-end defence supplies and security solutions. The move will allow EDGE to expand its business and to…
North Korea said Thursday it conducted its first flight test of a new cruise missile, as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and neighbours. The report in state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected the North firing several cruise missiles into…
