India and its trusted strategic partner Russia are readying a military logistics agreement to be signed in the near future boosting their defence partnership. The agreement will give either side access to each other’s military facilities, including for the Russian Navy operating in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and India in the Arctic. The pact…
The Indian Navy is going to hold trials in Spain to test the critical equipment for its P-75 India to get six advanced submarines by the end of this month, Spanish firm Navantia said. In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Spanish shipyard Navantia’s Chairman Ricardo Dominguez Garcia-Baquero said both the Spanish government and the Spanish…
Solar Industries, based in Nagpur, has delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Nagastra-1 drones / Loitering Munitions to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s defense preparedness and self-reliance in military technology. Key Features of Nagastra-1 ‘Suicide Drone’ The Nagastra-1 is a UAV-based loitering munition designed to act as an aerial ambush…
Four Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) Officers have brought laurels to India by clinching a record 32 Medals in the 43rd World Medical and Health Games held in Saint-Tropez, France, from 16 to 23rd June 2024. These Officers, namely Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James, made history…
A recent study suggests that streamlining foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing Research & Development (R&D), and boosting manufacturing capabilities could help India reach its USD 5 billion defence export goal by 2024-25. As reported by PTI, the study, conducted by Nexgen Exhibitions, organizers of the International Police Expo, highlights the importance of these factors in…
On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates the World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography and how it plays a vital role in improved knowledge of the seas and oceans. The theme for 2024 is “Hydrographic Information – Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in Marine Activities” in consideration of the on-going transformation in navigation, such as e-navigation, autonomous shipping…
Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza has taken over as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune from Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria. An accomplished alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Naval War College, Goa, Rear Admiral D’Souza has served in numerous key positions within the Indian Navy since his commissioning in March…
In a new development, Lokesh Machines Ltd., a city-based manufacturer known for CNC machines, has achieved a significant milestone with its debut small arms creation. The company’s 9×19 mm calibre submachine gun, named ASMI, has become the first domestically designed, developed, and manufactured weapon to be officially inducted into the Indian Army. This historic achievement…
South Korea’s presidential office has condemned an agreement reached by Russia and North Korea that vowed mutual defence assistance in the event of war and said it will reconsider its policy of limiting its support to Ukraine to non-lethal supplies and will consider supplying arms to Ukraine. The comments by a senior presidential official came…
Global exhibitor Messe Stuttgart India said it has collaborated with the Indian Navy to revolutionize logistics infrastructure across the nation. The initiative aims at supporting the Indian Navy in addressing various logistics requirements and offering viable solutions by connecting with world-class LogiMAT India exhibitors, a statement said. According to the statement, the Indian Navy will…
