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December 5, 2023
Damen Naval marks official start of construction phase F126 frigatesThe prestigious F126 project reached a major milestone today: the cutting of the first steel for the new multi-purpose frigates for the German Navy.
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December 4, 2023
First Ship of Survey Vessel (Large) Sandhayak delivered to Indian NavySandhayak (Yard 3025), the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on December 4, 2023.
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December 4, 2023
INS Sumedha – Mission Deployed at Antsiranana, MadagascarAs part of Indian Navy's Long Range Mission Based Deployment, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha is undertaking port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar from December 4 to 6, 2023.
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December 3, 2023
INS Kadmatt at Yokosuka, JapanINS Kadmatt, on a Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean entered Yokosuka, Japan on December 2, 2023 for an Operational Turnaround (OTR).
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December 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (PP&FD) at HQ IDSVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as DCIDS (PP&FD) on December 1, 2023. Prior to taking up this appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) since August 5, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurates Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) Cell at AFMC, PuneTele-MANAS Cell to serve as a central psychological helpline for all Armed Forces beneficiaries across country.
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December 1, 2023
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: iDEX-DIO signs 300th contract for Defence Innovation in the niche field of Design and Development of Advanced Gallium Nitride SemiconductorsInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 300th contract.
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November 30, 2023
Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed ForcesThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 30, 2023, accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals amounting to 2.23 lakh crore, of which, acquisition worth 2.20 lakh crore (98 per cent of total AoN amount) will be sourced from domestic industries.
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November 30, 2023
Delivery of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) Third Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD (Karanja)Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) has been Delivered to Indian Navy on November 30, 2023 in presence of Shankar Mukharjee, INAS, AGM NAD (Karanja).
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November 30, 2023
Simultaneous Launch of 'Mahe, Malvan and Mangrol', First Three Ships of ASW SWC (CSL) Project at CSL, KochiMahe, Malvan and Mangrol, the first three ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL) project being built by CSL, Kochi for the Indian Navy, were launched on November 30, 2023 at CSL, Kochi.
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November 30, 2023
MAHASAGAR, 'Indian Navy's outreach initiative between Maritime Heads'MAHASAGAR also another word for vast ocean, is the Indian Navy's outreach initiative for a high level virtual interaction between Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region.
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November 30, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 40th Coast Guard Commanders' Conference in New DelhiExhorts ICG to continue working with dedication & professionalism towards bolstering India's coastal defences & maritime capabilities
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November 30, 2023
Skill India joins hands with Indian Armed Force for a Resettlement Training Program for enhancing employability of Ex-servicemen PersonnelTo ensure the gainful Re-settlement of 70,000 Armed forces personnel after their Superannuation from the services
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November 30, 2023
Sikorsky Delivers First Replacement MH-60T Airframe to US Coast GuardFull rate production of 45 new rescue helicopter airframes underway
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November 30, 2023
GA-ASI and USMC Complete First MQ-9A WTI Training ClassGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training for Marines that was completed on Oct. 29, 2023.
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November 29, 2023
Armed Forces Flag Day Fund CSR Conclave: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exhorts corporate sector to contribute generously for well-being of ex-servicemen"Welfare of veterans is the collective responsibility of the entire nation"
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November 29, 2023
Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2023 at SindhudurgIndian Navy will display its operational prowess and capabilities through an 'Operational Demonstration' covering a spectrum of naval operations by the ships and aircraft at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India on December 4, 2023.
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November 29, 2023
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag arrives at Muscat, Oman as part of overseas deployment to West AsiaThe Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman, on November 29, 2023, for a three-day visit as part of the overseas deployment of ICG ships to West Asia.
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November 29, 2023
Create a culture of quality manufacturing for India to become a net defence exporter: Defence Minister to Indian defence manufacturers at DRDO Quality ConclaveDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the Indian defence manufacturers to create a culture of quality in defence production, terming it as a prerequisite to compete in the international market.
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November 28, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils crest of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal)The crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third amongst the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, in New Delhi on November 28, 2023.
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November 28, 2023
Ministry of Defence inks contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to procure 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount & accessories worth 2956.89 crore for Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on November 28 2023, for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) along with associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of 2956.89 crore.
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November 26, 2023
Indian Coast Guard conducts 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) off Vadinar, GujaratThe 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on November 25, 2023 off Vadinar, Gujarat.
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November 25, 2023
Passing Out Parade – Autumn Term 2023 Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaIn a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 158 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 105 Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 38 Naval Orientation Course...
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November 24, 2023
Merlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites to establish a Joint Venture in IndiaMerlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites have signed a Joint Venture agreement to establish a Composites manufacturing and design facility in the Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu, India
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November 24, 2023
Portuguese Navy signs contract with Damen Shipyards for innovative Multi-Purpose VesselThe Portuguese Navy has contracted Damen Shipyards Group for the design, construction and outfitting of a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Vessel.
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November 23, 2023
Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race Flagged Off at KochiIn a celebration of maritime skill and adventure, the Indian Navy flagged off the second edition of Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023 from Kochi to Goa in a spectacular ceremony at Naval Base, Kochi on November 22, 2023.
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November 22, 2023
INS Sumedha Mission Deployed at Maputo, MozambiqueAs a part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on November 21, 2023.
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November 22, 2023
Delivery of Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 9 (YARD 77)Third Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge Project on November 22, 2023 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for INS Tunir
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November 22, 2023
Best 9-month results in IAI's historyIAI record the highest-ever 9-month net income and gross profit in the Company's history with record-breaking sales of some $3,873 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, highest EBITDA ever recorded and a record-breaking order backlog of about $16.6 billion
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November 20, 2023
IAI signs agreements valued at $145M to deliver long range loitering munitionsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two separate agreements with two countries to deliver long range loitering munitions. The contracts' combined value is $145M.
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November 21, 2023
2nd Joint Working Group meeting of India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership held in New DelhiThe 2nd India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership Joint Working Group meeting took place in New Delhi on November 21, 2023.
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November 20, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi on November 20, 2023.
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November 20, 2023
Launch of Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)On November 20, 2023 at SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam
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November 17, 2023
Defence Minister holds talks with Minister of Defence of Timor-Leste in JakartaAssures India's continued support for development needs of Timor-Leste in defence sector
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November 17, 2023
GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK CarrierGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability on the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, using the Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System.
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November 16, 2023
Indian Navy Completes Second Gulf of Guinea Anti Piracy Patrol INS Sumedha furthers India's National InterestsINS Sumedha is on an Extended Range Operational Deployment and is currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean along the West Coast of Africa.
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November 16, 2023
Launch of 'Amini', Fourth Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project at L&T, Kattupalli'Amini', the 4th of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on November 16, 2023 at L&T, Kattupalli.
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November 6, 2023
Dubai Airshow 2023: Boeing to showcase innovations in sustainable aviation and its leading commercial, defense and services portfolioBoeing will show its market-leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the 2023 Dubai Airshow, with its new widebody 777-9 jet appearing in the flying display.
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November 6, 2023
Crest Unveiling Ceremony Surat Indian Navy's Project 15B WarshipThe crest of Indian Navy's latest, under-construction, guided missile destroyer 'Surat', was unveiled by Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat...
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November 4, 2023
Maritime Security Meeting between Indian Navy and Sri Lankan NavyThe 33rd edition of annual IMBL meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka was held onboard INS Sumitra on Friday at the Indo – Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere at Palk Bay.
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October 31, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow” missile defence systemIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow" missile defence system.
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October 31, 2023
Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023 ConcludesThe fourth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) was hosted by the Indian Navy from October 29–31, 2023 under the aegis of the Naval War College, Goa.
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October 31, 2023
Indian Navy Bids Farewell to IL 38 SD Long Range Maritime Patrol AircraftThe Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell after 46 years of glorious service to the nation.
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October 31, 2023
South African Navy Naming Ceremony of 2nd Multi Mission Inshore Patrol VesselThe South African Navy proudly named the second (2nd) of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) in Durban harbour on Friday.
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October 30, 2023
Multinational collaborative frameworks must to tackle maritime challenges of Indian Ocean Region: Defence Minister at 4th Goa Maritime ConclaveDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for establishing multinational collaborative mitigation frameworks in the Indian Ocean Region to effectively...
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October 30, 2023
Launch of DSC A 21 (Yard 326) Second Ship of 05 X Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project on October 30, 2023 at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), KolkataThe launch of 'DSC A 21', the second ship of 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for Indian Navy...
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October 30, 2023
Felicitation of Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd)Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd), the first Indian to successfully finish the Golden Globe Race (GGR) 2022, was felicitated by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, on October 30, 2023 at Goa in recognition of his historical achievement.
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October 28, 2023
Presentation Ceremony – Sardar KM Panikkar 'Nib' Essay CompetitionAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) presented the maiden 'NIB' (Navy's Intellectual Beacon) to Cdr M. Arun Chakravarthy during a brief Presentation Ceremony at his chamber.
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October 28, 2023
Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug 'Mahabali' at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, 'Mahabali' was launched by Cmde Sunil Kaushik, NM, WPS(Mbi) on October 28, 2023 at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat.
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October 27, 2023
Launch of Third ACTCM Barge, LSAM 17 (YARD 127) at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, ThaneThird Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) was launched by Cmde V Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) on October 27, 2023 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
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October 27, 2023
ICG Subordinate Officers' Conclave 2023 held in New DelhiThe 6th Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Subordinate Officers' Conclave was organised in New Delhi on October 26 & 27, 2023. The theme of the conclave was 'Towards an Inclusive Approach'.
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October 26, 2023
Norway to Add Sikorsky MH-60R Helicopters for Critical Maritime MissionsThe US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Norwegian government.
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October 26, 2023
Gulf of Guinea: EU and India carry out maiden joint naval exerciseIndia and EU ships conducted joint activities in the Gulf of Guinea, in an effort to reinforce naval maritime security cooperation in support of the region.
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October 25, 2023
Curtain Raiser Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023Indian Navy's Out reach Initiative for 'Harnessing Maritime thought'
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October 25, 2023
AINSC 2023: All India Nau Sainik Camp Showcases Excellence of Naval Wing Cadets of NCC at INS Shivaji, LonavalaMaiden Camp at Naval Base INS Shivaji aims towards Nation Building and youth empowerment.
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October 21, 2023
Celebration of India's rich military culture: Defence Minister inaugurates first Military Heritage Festival in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi on October 21, 2023.
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October 20, 2023
Mid-Planning Conference for Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN) – 24The Mid Planning Conference (MPC) of MILAN 24 (Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024), to be hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam from February 19-27, 2024, was conducted by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) with participating friendly foreign Navies over video conference on October 17, 2023.
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October 20, 2023
Third Project 15B Indigenous Destroyer Imphal Delivered to Indian NavyYard 12706 (Imphal), the third Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 20, 2023.
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October 19, 2023
Delivery of Second MCA Barge, LSAM 8 (Yard 76)Contract for construction and delivery of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge was concluded with M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, a MSME, in consonance with "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives of the Government of India.
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October 19, 2023
French Navy Ship Languedoc visits MumbaiFrench Navy Ship Languedoc, an Aquitaine class frigate, commanded by Captain Christine Ribbe, visited Mumbai from October 13-18, 2023, on a goodwill visit.
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October 18, 2023
Conduct of Operational Sea Training of South African Ship SAS Mendi by Team from Headquarters Sea Training, Indian NavyAn eight-member team from Headquarters Sea Training (HQST), Indian Navy (IN) undertook Operational Sea Training and Safety Audit of SAS Mendi, at Simons Town from October 2-13, 2023, in collaboration with South African Navy (SAN) Operational Sea Training Team (OST) Team.
