RECENT STORIES
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May 11, 2021
DRDO's anti-COVID drug, a silver lining
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Drug Controller General of India has granted permission for emergency use of the drug as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.
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May 6, 2021
Did Beijing Trigger Second Virus Wave?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Within India, Delhi (the national capital), Mumbai (the financial capital) and Bengaluru (the IT capital) are most affected. This creates the impression that akin to ‘tactical nukes’ China has developed ‘tactical bio-bombs’
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May 6, 2021
Indian Navy Getting MH-60R Seahawks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The MH-60R helicopters have been selected by the navies of the United States, Denmark, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Indian Navy will be the latest user
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May 6, 2021
More Teeth for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The requirement for India is to define its role within its IOR strategy and keep providing more teeth to the Indian Navy in keeping with the expanding threats
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May 5, 2021
Indian Navy steps up Covid relief operations: Nine Warships Transporting Oxygen, Medical Equipment from abroadThe Indian Navy has stepped up its COVID relief Operation Samudra Setu II with ships from all three Naval Commands in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kochi, deployed for shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen and associated medical equipment from friendly foreign countries in Persian Gulf and South East Asia.
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May 1, 2021
Seven Indian Navy Ships Deployed for Op Samudra Setu IIIn support of the nation’s fight against Covid-19 and as part of operation 'Samudra Setu II’, seven Indian Naval ships viz. Kolkata, Kochi, Talwar, Tabar, Trikand, Jalashwa and Airavat have been deployed for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries.
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April 30, 2021
Western Naval Command deputes medical team for PM Covid Care Hospital at AhmedabadAs part of the Armed Forces contribution to civil administration in combating the current COVID crisis, a 57 member naval medical team consisting of four doctors...
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April 29, 2021
Western Naval Command geared up to offer assistance to civil administration in tackling Covid situationAs surging COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospital facilities and oxygen-supported beds for severe cases, three naval hospitals under Western Naval Command (WNC) viz., INHS Jeevanti, Goa, INHS Patanjali, Karwar and INHS Sandhani, Mumbai have kept ready a few COVID oxygen beds for use by the civil administration.
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April 29, 2021
SNC Continues Covid Relief activities across Lakshadweep and Minicoy IslandsIn support of UTL Administration’s fight against COVID-19, Southern Naval Command extended the facilities at Naval Air Station, INS Garuda for the air evacuation of a 75 year old COVID patient from the island of Kalpeni to Kochi for treatment on April 28, 2021.
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April 28, 2021
Exercise VARUNA - 2021 ConcludedThe 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ concluded on April 27, 2021.
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April 28, 2021
Oxygen Express continues across Lakshadweep and KochiSustaining its efforts in the fight against COVID, Indian Navy is continuing with its mission of “Oxygen Express” in order to render support to the administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
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April 26, 2021
Damen contracts Hamburg Ship Model Basin for new frigate testsDamen Shipyards Group and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin have concluded a contract for an extensive series of model tests for the hydrodynamic development of the F126 frigates for the German Navy.
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April 26, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Announces Chairman TransitionRaytheon Technologies today announced Thomas A. Kennedy, executive chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire effective June 1, 2021, following the one-year anniversary of the merger of United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company.
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April 19, 2021
INAS 323 commissioned at Goa as first unit of indigenously built ALH Mk III enters Naval serviceIndian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik and Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar...
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April 19, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Bernard A. Harris Jr. to Board of DirectorsRaytheon Technologies today announced that its board of directors has elected Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. as a director.
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April 19, 2021
Indian Navy Seizes Narcotics Worth 3000 CroreIndian Naval Ship Suvarna, whilst on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea, encountered a fishing vessel with suspicious movements. To investigate the vessel, the ship’s team conducted boarding and search operation, which led to the seizure of more than 300 Kgs of narcotics substances.
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April 17, 2021
Search and Rescue - IFB Rabah Off New Mangalore Indian Navy Deploys INS Nireekshak for Underwater SearchConsolidating the ongoing Search and Rescue efforts for the missing fishermen at sea off the coast of New Mangalore, the specialised Diving Support Vessel...
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April 16, 2021
His Majesty King Felipe VI to preside over the launch ceremony of the first S-80 submarine for the Spanish NavyHis Majesty King Felipe VI, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias and Her Royal Highness Infanta Sofia will preside over the launching ceremony of S-81, the first submarine of S-80 class, in Navantia shipyard in Cartagena (Murcia, Spain).
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April 14, 2021
Indian Navy assets deployed in Search and Rescue efforts for missing fishermen at sea off MangaloreIndian Navy deployed its surface and air assets for the Search and Rescue (SAR) of missing fishermen at sea off the coast of Mangalore.
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April 13, 2021
IAI and Thales combine to offer Next Generation Ship-Killing Solution for the Royal NavyIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and THALES in the UK have joined forces to offer SEA SERPENT as a compelling solution to equip the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates with an anti-ship and anti-surface missile that can match and overmatch...
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April 12, 2021
Navantia and Navantia Australia Congratulate Royal Australian Navy on Commissioning of HMAS SupplyNavantia and Navantia Australia congratulate the Royal Australian Navy on the commissioning of HMAS Supply (II), lead ship for the Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessels.
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April 9, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Neil Mitchill as Chief Financial OfficerRaytheon Technologies today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony ("Toby") O'Brien has stepped down from his role as CFO.
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April 8, 2021
Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 performs maritime surveillance for Romanian Border PoliceThe Romanian Border Police operates the CAMCOPTER® S-100 for maritime surveillance purposes. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and is also extended to Bulgaria.
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April 7, 2021
INS Sarvekshak in MauritiusINS Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts. During the deployment, training of Mauritian personnel on advanced hydrographic equipment and practices will also be undertaken.
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April 6, 2021
US Secretary of Defence visit to India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Austin said elevating the India-US defence relationship is a priority for the Biden administration while describing the partnership as a stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
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April 6, 2021
Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook’s India Visitt
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Defence and security relations between India and Republic of Korea have been on the rise with regular interactions at multiple levels including at ministerial levels
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April 5, 2021
Airborne Tacticians Join Naval Air ArmAt an impressive Passing Out Parade held on April 5, 2021 at INS Garuda, Kochi, eleven officers of the Indian Navy and two officers of the Indian Coast Guard graduated as Observers.
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April 5, 2021
Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame to Lakshadweep and Minicoy IslandsTo commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indian victory in the 1971 war, the year 2021 is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’.
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April 5, 2021
CDS General Bipin Rawat visits Karwar Naval BaseThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC visited Karwar Naval Base today, April 5, 2021. The General was received by Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Western Naval Command.
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April 5, 2021
Indian Navy to Participate in Exercise La PerouseIndian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating, for the first time; in multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, being conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from April 05-07, 2021.
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April 4, 2021
IAI to officially attend CyberTech Global for the first timeIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) will participate in the CyberTech exhibition hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, expected to take place from April 5 to April 7. Throughout the exhibition, IAI will focus on promoting communication and local cooperation with local government agencies, defence forces, local industries and academic initiatives, in order to further expand the company’s activity in the region.
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April 1, 2021
Admiral Karambir Singh Chief of the Naval Staff visits Defence Services Staff College WellingtonAdmiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visited Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington from 31 March - April 1, 2021.
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April 1, 2021
Schiebel awarded new service provision contract with EMSASchiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER® S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations carrying out ship emission monitoring and general maritime surveillance for EU member states.
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March 31, 2021
Boeing Nets $1.7B for P-8A Poseidon Submarine HuntersThe U.S. Navy today awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the U.S. Navy fleet and two will go to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a cooperative partner in the P-8A joint program since 2009.
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March 30, 2021
India-Korea: Success stories
By Ranjit KumarBoth the countries are deepening their bilateral defence cooperation, with Defence and Security engagements having grown exponentially over the last few years
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March 30, 2021
French Naval Ships in KochiFrench Naval Ships Tonnerre (Amphibious Assault Ship) and Surcouf (Frigate Class Ship) are on a two day good will visit to Kochi. The ships arrived at Cochin Port Trust on March 30, 2021 and were received by Senior Naval Authorities in the background of fanfare by the naval band.
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March 29, 2021
Visit of Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard, French Joint Forces Commander in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) to HQWNC on March 29, 2021A French naval delegation headed by Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard, French Joint Forces Commander in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) called on Vice Admiral Hari Kumar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command...
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March 27, 2021
FOC-IN-C (West) Visits Forward Operating Base during his maiden visit to Gujarat Naval AreaVice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command visited Gujarat Naval Area from March 25-27, 2021.
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March 25, 2021
I1TS visit to MadagascarIndian Naval Ship INS Shardul made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar as part of First Training Squadron’s (1TS) Overseas Deployment from 21 – 24 Mar 21. Officer trainees of the 99th Integrated Officer Training Course are embarked onboard during the ship’s visit.
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March 25, 2021
7th IN BN Staff TalksTowards further bolstering existing defence relations between India and Bangladesh in the maritime domain, 7th Staff Talks between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy were conducted from 23 to 25 March 2021 at New Delhi.
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March 25, 2021
Defence Ministries of Israel and Slovakia Sign Defence Export AgreementThe Israel Ministry of Defence will deliver 17 radar systems produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to the Slovak Ministry of Defence in an agreement that amounts to approximately €148 million.
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March 24, 2021
Vice Admiral A.B. Singh, FOC-in-C ENC calls on Governor of Andhra Pradesh Biswabhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister of AP Y.S. Jagan Mohan ReddyVice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command(ENC) called on Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan...
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March 24, 2021
Swarnim Vijay Mashaal in Southern Naval Command, Kochi‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ (Victory flame) received in traditional military custom by Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla, PVSM AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC) on March 24, 2021 at War Memorial inside Naval base, Kochi.
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March 24, 2021
Raytheon Intelligence & Space to continue to support U.S. Navy counter narco-terrorism operationsRaytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, will continue operating and maintaining the U.S. government's Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) system under a $146 million, five-year contract.
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March 24, 2021
EAAW IX - Harnessing the Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Shape the Future Battlespace
15-17 November 2021, OnlineEAAW IX explores the opportunities and challenges of manufacturing, integrating and supporting complex systems and equipment at the forefront of naval technology.
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March 23, 2021
Mission Sagar IV - INS Jalashwa arrives at Port Ehoala (Madagascar)As part of Mission Sagar - IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Ehoala, Madagascar on March 22, 2021. The ship will deliver a consignment of 1,000 Metric Tonne of rice and 100,000 Hydroxychloroquine tablets in response to an appeal made by Madagascar for assistance to deal with natural calamities.
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March 23, 2021
Inauguration of Extension of Naval Jetty Phase-II at Naval Wharf, HaddoA major Naval project of ‘Extension of Jetty’ at the Naval Wharf was inaugurated by Vice Admiral SR Sarma, Chief of Materiel of Indian Navy, on March 22, 2021.
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March 22, 2021
US–India inching closer
By Ranjit KumarWith major foundational agreements already in place and no major issues to be sorted out, the U.S. Defence Secretary visit focussed on broader aspects of India US strategic partnership and its role in ensuring peace and security in Indo-pacific region and ways and means to counter the aggressive designs of China
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March 22, 2021
US Defence Secretary’s first visit to India to uplift defence cooperation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustin’s stop in India is a continuation to the Biden-Harris administration's outreach to revitalise ties with partners and allies.
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March 21, 2021
Swarnim Vijay Varsh 2021 - Naval Operational Demo on the Hooghly River ‘SamudriVirasatPradarshan'As part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh 2021 Celebrations at Kolkata, Indian Navy conducted a maiden Operational Demonstration on the Hooghly River on March 20, 2021.
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March 20, 2021
INAS 310, Indian Navy's most decorated unit, to celebrate Diamond Jubilee on March 21, 2021Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 310, The Cobras, a maritime reconnaissance squadron of the Indian Navy based at Goa is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee on March 21, 2021.
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March 18, 2021
GRSE built Indigenous Warship, INLCU L58 CommissionedIN LCU L-58, the 8th and the last ship under Project LCU Mark IV, delivered by the shipyard on 31Dec 2020 was commissioned today at Port Blair in the august presence of Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM. (CINCAN – Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command).
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March 15, 2021
QUAD 3.0: Window of Opportunity for India
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)In the First QUAD Summit, held on March 12, 2021 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japan PM Yoshihide Suga and Australian PM Scott Morrison met through virtual mode and shared their vision for the free and open Indo-Pacific
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March 15, 2021
QUAD: for the stable health of people, nations and the world ahead
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustralia, India, Japan and the United States' leaders come together, amongst the current major challenges of climate change, COVID-19 & security concerns.
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March 15, 2021
Mission Sagar IV - INS Jalashwa at Anjouan (Comoros)As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on March 14, 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice.
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March 12, 2021
Indian Navy Provides Technical Assistance to a Stranded Merchant Vessel at SeaOn March 11, 2021, INS Talwar deployed in Gulf of Oman, received a broadcast call from a stranded merchant cargo ship MV Nayan requesting for technical assistance.
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March 11, 2021
Indian Navy Ship Shardul arrives at port Louis for Mauritius National Day CelebrationsINS Shardul, a ship of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy (IN) is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from 10 to 13 March, 2021 as part of an overseas deployment to Southern Indian Ocean nations.
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March 10, 2021
Visit of US Secretary of Defence to IndiaSecretary of Defence of United States of America, General Lloyd J. Austin will visit India from 19 to 21 March 2021. During his visit, Secretary Austin is expected to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior dignitaries of the Government of India.
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March 10, 2021
INS Karanj - Third Kalvari class Submarine commissioned at Naval Dockyard, MumbaiMajor milestone for Indian Navy’s Project 75 as India achieves AatmaNirbharta with indigenous submarine construction at Mazagon Dock
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March 9, 2021
Contract signing with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane for acquisition of eleven ammunition cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge for Indian NavyA contract for construction & delivery of Eleven Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges has been concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane, an MSME on March 5, 2021.
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March 7, 2021
First ever visit by Indian Naval Ships to the historic port city of Mongla, Bangladesh 8th - 10th Mar 2021Indian Naval Ships Sumedha, an indigenously build Offshore Patrol vessel and Kulish, an indigenously built guided missile corvette, are scheduled to make a port call at the historic port town of Mongla in Bangladesh from 8th to 10th March...
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March 5, 2021
GRSE Lays Keel of 3rd Ship of Prestigious Project 17A Advanced Stealth FrigateGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) achieved a major milestone with ‘laying of the Keel’ of Yard 3024 a ship of the Advanced Stealth Frigate Project, P 17A.
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March 3, 2021
Expeditionary Survey Boat Hydrograaf named at Damen Shipyards Den HelderOn Friday, February 26, 2021, the naming ceremony and transfer of the Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB) Hydrograaf of the Royal Netherlands Navy took place at Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH).
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March 3, 2021
HENSOLDT acquires MAHYTEC to further strengthen its hydrogen solutions businessHENSOLDT has entered into an agreement to purchase MAHYTEC, a leading manufacturer of hydrogen storage tanks and renewable energy storage systems.
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March 1, 2021
Assumption of the Office of CISCVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) on March 2, 2021. On assumption of the coveted appointment, Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain paid homage to the Bravehearts of the nation by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial.
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March 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, March 1, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral B Sivakumar takes over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral B Sivakumar, VSM took over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan on February 24, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral S Venkat Raman takes charge of Naval War College at GoaRear Admiral S Venkat Raman, VSM on Friday assumed command of the prestigious Naval War College of the Indian Navy, at Goa. The Admiral took charge of the Navy's Apex Training Institution from Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM.
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February 26, 2021
Commodore Mahadevu Goverdhan Raju, NM takes over as Naval Officer-In-Charge (Andhra Pradesh)Commodore M Goverdhan Raju, NM took over as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh) from Commodore Sanjiv Issar at an impressive ceremonial parade held in the Naval Base at Visakhapatnam on February 26, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi)Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) from Rear Admiral Deepak Bansal, VSM on February 26, 2021. Before assuming charge, Rear Admiral Sharma paid floral tributes at the memorial of 'The Unknown Worker'.
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February 25, 2021
Schiebel first UAS operator in Europe to receive LUC from Austro ControlSchiebel is the first Unmanned Air System (UAS) operator in Europe to receive the organisational approval certificate - Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for its CAMCOPTER® S-100 from Austro Control.
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February 24, 2021
Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumes Command of the Western Fleet (FOCWF)Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, NM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF) from Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM at a formal ceremony held onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on February 24, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
Contract Signing With M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam for acquisition of eight missile cum ammunition Barge for Indian NavyA contract for construction of Eight Missile Cum Ammunition Barges (MCA) has been concluded with M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam a MSME on February 19, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
HENSOLDT AG exceeds expectations, reports order backlog at record levelHENSOLDT AG ("HENSOLDT") has reached and partially exceeded its 2020 financial guidance for all relevant figures.
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February 23, 2021
Defence Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
By Rohit GoelDefence Minister said that “The Ministry has set a target to achieve a turnover of 1,75,000 crore ($25billion) including export of 35,000 crore ($5billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2024”.
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February 23, 2021
Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF)Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM took over the Command of the Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command, from Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM today.
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February 22, 2021
Rear Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA)Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM, has assumed the office of Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on February 22, 2021.
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February 19, 2021
Indian Navy Ship Pralaya Arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE to participate in NAVDEX 21 and IDEX 21Indian Naval Ship Pralaya arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE today February 19, 2021 to participate in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition), scheduled from 20 to 25 February 2021.
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February 19, 2021
TROPEX 21 Debrief Naval Commanders at Kochi for OP DiscussionsAdmiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff presided over the debrief of TROPEX-21 (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) at Kochi. The exercise had commenced in January 2021 involving all three Commands of the Indian Navy, the Tri-Services Command at Port Blair, and elements of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.
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February 18, 2021
Canadian Surface Combatant subcontract awarded to UltraUltra is delighted to announce a contract award to commence work on the S2150-C Hull-Mounted Sonar (HMS) system for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme. This award comes soon after Ultra’s recent award of a contract to provide the CSC Variable Depth Sonar (VDS).
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February 18, 2021
Jiya Rai, a 12 Years old Naval child, swims 36 kilometers to create awareness about Autism Spectrum DisorderMiss Jiya Rai, a 12 year old daughter of a Naval sailor Madan Rai, created history by swimming from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India, a distance of 36 Km in 08 hrs and 40 minutes on February 17, 2021.
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February 17, 2021
Damen Shipyards Cape Town holds blessing ceremony for first IPVOn 12th February, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).
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February 16, 2021
Third Scorpene Class Submarine Karanj DeliveredMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”) continues its saga of ‘self-reliance’ ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ Initiative of the Government of India, with the delivery of the third Scorpene Submarine of Project P-75 on February 15, 2021 to the Indian Navy, subsequently to be commissioned into Indian Navy as INS Karanj.
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February 15, 2021
GRSE executes another Export Order: Delivers 01 FPV to Govt. of Seychelles“SCGS Zoroaster”, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, a Mini Ratna Category 1 & leading shipyard of the country, was delivered to the Coast Guard of Seychelles, the archipelagic island country today, taking the count of warships delivered by GRSE to a record 107.
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February 15, 2021
Bangladesh Navy Ship Prottoy Visits MumbaiBangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Prottoy is on a two day visit to Mumbai from 14 to 15 Feb 21. The ship commanded by Captain Ahamed Amin Abdullah with a crew of 137 personnel is docked at Mumbai Port Trust.
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February 12, 2021
Indian Navy Signs Contract for Acquisition of five Diving Support Craft (DSC)Adding another milestone to the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, a Contract for construction of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) has been signed by Indian Navy with M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata on February 12, 2021.
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February 10, 2021
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21) Indian Navy’s Largest War GameIndian Navy’s largest war game - the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21) - which commenced in early January, is currently underway with participation of all operational units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.
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February 9, 2021
COVID Speed Breaker of Defence Expectations
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)Despite India being at No 3 spot globally with only USA and China ahead of it in defence spending, the gap is huge with China. Chinese expenditure was four times that of India. This is likely to convey an impression of weakness to our primary adversary China in the face of recent happenings in Ladakh.
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February 9, 2021
Defence Allocation 2021
By Major General Yash Mor (Retd)India spends one of the lowest on defence among the top six economies of the world as a percent of the GDP. At a time when the nation is faced with a war like situation with China in the northern borders, it was expected that the defence spending will get a boost.
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February 4, 2021
Aero India 2021: IOR Seminar Building Collective Maritime Competence Towards Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)Indian Navy conducted a seminar on Building Collective Maritime Competence towards Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) on February 4, 2021, during the ongoing Aero India 2021.
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February 4, 2021
Major Upgrade of Naval Environmental Test Facility Inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Naval StaffThe Defence Testing Infrastructure required for realisation of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ in Defence sector, got a major boost with inauguration of the upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility (NETF) by Vice Admiral M.S. Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on February 4, 2021.
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February 1, 2021
Defence Budget for FY 2021-2022
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The defence budget for 2021-22 is still less than 2 percent of the Union budget. There were expectations of larger funds to prepare the Armed Forces for a possible conflict with China and a two-front war.
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February 1, 2021
GPS Circle Spoofing and Electronic Attacks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Various events in the recent past have pointed towards GPS disruptions as the cause of the accident. Iran is the first nation to publicly announce it had the ability to spoof GPS signals and appears to have used it to great advantage.
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January 29, 2021
IN FAC T-81 DecommissionedIndian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on January 28, 2021 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years.
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January 28, 2021
Surgeon Vice Admiral Naveen Chawla takes over as Director General Medical Services (Navy)Surg VAdm Naveen Chawla, VSM has assumed appointment of Director General Medical Services (Navy) on January 28, 2021.
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January 26, 2021
Passing out Parade for 31st Naval Orientation Course held at Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaOn the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) was held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 62 trainees including 15 women trainees passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
