The Biden administration hopes that the four-nation grouping QUAD continues the momentum of its past three years under India’s presidency in 2024, the White House has said. “The president (Joe Biden) is incredibly proud of the progress QUAD has made over the past three years,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at her…
After successfully completing the Trilateral exercise Dosti at Maldives, the Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth and Abhinav have reached the Sri Lankan port of Galle. During the visit, the Ships will conduct various training and visits for Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel. The 16th edition of the biennial Dosti validated and strengthened the joint…
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini embarked on an expedition from the INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius on 28 Feb 24. Notably, this particular expedition conducted under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association marks a significant milestone in naval ocean Sailing history as it is the first-ever transoceanic sortie undertaken by Indian women…
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have entered into an agreement aimed at creating a joint venture (JV) to capitalise on global shipbuilding opportunities with a focus on the manufacturing of a broad range of sophisticated naval vessels. Notably,…
Indian Navy (IN) recently has inducted the LSAM 18 (Yard 128), the fourth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge (ACTCM) project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane on 28 Feb 24. The launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde Shirish Dube, Directorate of…
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces, has successfully completed a flight test of an updated AMRAAM-Extended Range (ER) missile variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). The successful flight test showcases the increased capabilities of the upgraded AMRAAM-ER. Noteworthy,…
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft for Hungary. This order follows an amendment to the contract between FMV and the Hungarian Government signed in December 2001 regarding 14 Gripen C/D fighters for the Hungarian Air Force. The contract…
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to provide its Falcon Shield Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for operation by the Canadian Armed Forces. Moreover, the company will provide a number of systems and a 10-year sustainment package that includes options for additional equipment and the spiral development of…
Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane interacted with the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) at Berlin on 28 Feb, 2024. In a meeting organized by BDSV, Defence Secretary outlined the recent changes in the Indian defence industry through progressive reforms, making it attractive to invest in India, and to enter into…
Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) – a joint venture between Collins Aerospace, and Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) – have announced that it has delivered the 3,000th F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) to the Joint Strike Fighter. Notably, Collins Aerospace is an RTX business. Worth mentioning that the F-35 Gen III HMDS…
