Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has once again said that Indian military personnel will not be present in the island nation after May 10, as per a local portal. “There will be no Indian troops in the country come May 10. Not in uniform and not in civilian clothing. The Indian military will not be residing…
A US destroyer shot down drones and a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward it in the Red Sea, officials said Wednesday, as the Indian navy released images of it fighting a fire aboard a container ship earlier targeted by the Houthis. The assault Tuesday apparently targeted the USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer…
The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned the first squadron of its newly-inducted MH 60R Seahawk multi-role choppers that is expected to significantly bolster the force’s surveillance and combat capabilities in the strategic waters. The INAS 334 ‘Seahawks’ naval air squadron was commissioned at a ceremony at INS Garuda in Kochi in the presence of Navy…
Japan is interested in discussing cooperation with the United States, Australia and Britain on advanced defence technology, an official said Wednesday, signalling Tokyo could become more involved in the trio’s landmark security partnership AUKUS. An official from Japan’s embassy in Australia told AFP that the government supported AUKUS’ efforts in the Indo-Pacific region and was…
Saab has marked the start of the construction of its new Carl-Gustaf manufacturing facility in India with a ground breaking ceremony. The factory will be located in the state of Haryana. After receiving approval of 100% foreign direct investment, Saab has established a new company, Saab FFVO India Pvt Ltd, which will fully own the…
In continuation of its dedicated effort to connect with the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) fraternity during the challenging times in the state of Manipur, Indian Army organized multiple ESM Rallies across different districts in Manipur. Rally was conducted in Bishnupur district on 26 Feb 2024, Senapati district on 28 Feb 2024 and Churachandpur district on 04 Mar…
Indian Air Force’s Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Maintenance Command, visited Air Force Station Tughlakabad on 5th March 2024. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ruchira Pande, President Air Force Family Welfare Association (Regional). They were received by Air Commodore Rishi Seth, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Tughlakabad and Mrs. Anjali Anand Seth. The…
Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa on March 05, 2024. The modern edifice, named the ‘Chola’, pays homage to the mighty maritime empire of the Chola dynasty of ancient India. In his address, the Defence Minister lauded the Navy for creating…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $281 million. Noteworthy, the Government of Germany has requested to buy:- AN/PRC-117 radios AN/PRC-160 radios spare and…
Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a subsidiary of Thales, has delivered the first CAPTAS-4 sonar for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class Frigates (FFG). Prime contractor Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) awarded the contract in May 2022. This delivery demonstrates the efficiency and the expertise of Thales’ solutions and services. Notably, the CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar (VDS) has…
