The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on October 16, 2023, in New Delhi for Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering of INS Beas with Kochi-based M/S Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) at an overall cost of Rs. 313.42 Crore. Noteworthy, INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra Class Frigate to be re-powered from Steam…
The United States (U.S.) will supply Israel with the capabilities it needs to combat the Hamas terror group even as it supplies Ukraine with the weaponry needed to defeat Russia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today at NATO headquarters in Brussels. “We can and will stand by Israel, even as we stand…
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Spain of Patriot Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. The Government of Spain has requested to buy four (4) Patriot Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units consisting of: fifty-one (51) Patriot…
HII have recently announced that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a contract to build nine small unmanned undersea vehicles (SUUV) for the U.S. Navy’s Lionfish System program. The contract has the potential to grow to as many as 200 vehicles over the next five years with a total value of more than $347 million….
A senior Israeli official recently admitted “mistakes” in intelligence assessments ahead of a brutal Hamas attack last weekend that took the country by surprise. “It’s my mistake, and it reflects the mistakes of all those making (intelligence) assessments,” National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi told a press briefing when asked about his recent remarks predicting no…
U.S. based Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). Designed, built and integrated with advanced missions systems and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, the future Armada MH-60R aircraft will significantly upgrade and broaden the range of maritime capabilities currently…
The Indian Army Commanders’ Conference is scheduled from 16th to 20th October 2023 in New Delhi. An apex-level biannual event, it is an institutional platform for deliberations at the conceptual level, facilitating important policy decisions for the Indian Army. In continuation with the new format adopted this year, the upcoming Army Commanders’ Conference is also…
A two-day comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach 02/23 involving all maritime security agencies was conducted by the Indian Navy in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and the UT of Puducherry from 11-12 Oct 2023. The exercise was executed under the aegis of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, FOCINC (East) who also exercises the…
The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation, through a notification dated 6th July 2022, sought amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, which have officially notified in the Gazette on October 10, 2023, and have now come into force. These amendments mark a crucial shift in promoting ease of doing business and ensuring safety and security within…
GalaxEye, an Indian SpaceTech start-up has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ideaForge, a leading global drone technology and manufacturing company. This strategic partnership aims to jointly develop a pioneering UAV (FOPEN) Foliage Penetration Radar customised for India’s security forces for enhanced aerial surveillance and mapping capabilities. The innovative solution will address the unique…
