Rheinmetall has received another order from the Spanish government in the higher double-digit million euro range. It is to supply the Spanish army with a total of 104,000 mortar rounds in 60mm, 81mm and 120mm calibres by the end of 2025. Notably, the framework agreement concluded in the first quarter of 2024 is already the…
The U.S. Navy in partnership with Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a historic (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile) LRASM flight test with four missiles simultaneously in flight. During the 12th Integrated Test Event (ITE-12), the U.S. Navy was able to demonstrate the weapon’s inherent high-end lethality from mission planning through kill chain integration and its effects on the target….
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 02, 2024 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. During the three-day visit, the crew will engage in professional interactions focusing on marine pollution response, maritime search…
Fincantieri, the only shipbuilding group in the world active in all high-tech marine industry sectors, and Saipem, global leader in the engineering and construction of infrastructure for the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate commercial and industrial opportunities for cooperation in the field of autonomous subsea…
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) of India, has announced a significant milestone, recording its highest ever revenue from operations, exceeding Rs 29,810 crore for the financial year 2023-24. Notably, this remarkable achievement reflects a notable growth rate of 11%, a substantial improvement from the previous fiscal year’s 9%. The…
Union Defence Minister of Indian Shri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war, will be part of future conventional wars. While addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war, will be part of the future conventional wars. Cyber, information, communication,…
The (Indian Air Force) IAF aircraft will conduct landing and take-off operations at various sites, including highways in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as part of its exercise Gaganshakti, defence officials said on Tuesday. The aircraft operations will showcase the growing infrastructure prowess of the country, they said, adding that highway stretches are being…
The Duesseldorf based technology group Rheinmetall has received an order from KNDS Germany to supply core components for 22 self-propelled howitzers PzH 2000 via its divisions Weapon and Ammunition, and Vehicle Systems Europe. Rheinmetall delivers 22 weapon systems L52 of 155 mm calibre and just as many chassis for the PzH 2000 for the German…
There is an anticipated twofold growth in domestic defence expenditure from FY24E-30E, in a development projected to shape the landscape of India’s defence sector. According to a report by Jefferies, with an estimated domestic defence opportunity ranging between USD 100-120 billion over the next 5-6 years, the sector anticipates a visible 13 per cent industry…
The Army Commanders’ Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi and was conducted in virtual mode on 28th March and thereafter in physical mode on 01st and 02nd April 2024. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situation along the borders, in the hinterland…
