The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked the world leaders for their congratulatory messages on securing a victory in the 18th Lok Sabha Elections held in India. Shri Modi replied to the messages by world leaders on the social media platform ‘X’. Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Comrade Prachanda, the…
Two Japanese F-35A fighter jets made emergency landings at a commercial airport in northern Japan on Monday, but there were no injuries or damage, officials said. The fighter jets were on a training flight from Misawa Air Base and landed safely at nearby Aomori Airport after one developed an unspecified mechanical problem and requested an…
A team from the United States (US) is currently in India engaging in discussions regarding the acquisition of MQ-9B drones by the Indian armed forces. If finalized, the deal is estimated to be worth $3.9 billion, with 31 drones being acquired, 15 of which will have a maritime role. The MQ-9B drones are known for…
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cambodia on June 4, 2024 in an effort to reset ties with the staunch China ally. Washington’s relationship with the South-east Asian nation has been deteriorating for years, with China pouring in billions of dollars in infrastructure investments under Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen. The US has voiced concerns…
Weeks after India withdrew its military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters gifted by New Delhi to the island nation are operated regularly with an MNDF soldier onboard, a Maldivian news portal reported on Tuesday. Adhadhu.com quoted an unnamed airport official who said that a soldier of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) “is…
A military training plane has crashed in central Turkiye, killing the two pilots aboard, the defense ministry said on Tuesday. The plane took off from a military base in Kayseri on a training flight and later crashed for as yet unknown reasons, the ministry said. Images on Turkish media showed black smoke billowing from a…
Kongsberg Maritime has opened a new facility in Kochi, India, as part of a strategic drive to enhance customer support and prepare for future assembly of its waterjet products. Located in the Maritime Park adjacent to Cochin Shipyard’s International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), the new Kongsberg Maritime facility will provide local specialist technical support for…
Keel laying ceremony of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard – 18004) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 03 Jun 24. The ceremony was presided over by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A). Rear Admiral G K Harish (Retd), Head Shipbuilding Business, L&T and other senior officials from…
KEY FACTS Calian Ltd. has joined the FORC3 team in pursuit of Canada’s Land Vehicle Crew Training System program. Calian is a well-established provider of integrated training solutions within the Canadian defence community. The FORC3 team, comprised of multiple Canadian industry-leading land defence solution providers, continues to develop its comprehensive solution for the upcoming Land…
Elbit Systems Ltd. the international high technology defense company, reported its consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as additional non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive view of the Company’s business results and trends. For a…
