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May 19, 2023
Indian Naval Ships visit Da Nang, VietnamAs part of Indian Navy's deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Da Nang,Vietnam on May 19, 2023.
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May 19, 2023
First Sea Sortie of Sixth Scorpene Submarine 'Vaghsheer'The sixth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy's Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on May 18, 2023. The submarine was launched in April 20, 2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
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May 18, 2023
SeaGuardian Used by USN in Support of Integrated Battle ProblemIn support of the US Navy's (USN) Integrated Battle Problem 2023 (IBP-23) exercise in May, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a series of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercises cooperatively with the USN Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons (HSM) 38, 49, 71, and 75.
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May 17, 2023
Orbit reports receiving orders from a leading Navy in Asia, totaling approximately $13.6 million, for the supply of OceanTRx4 satellite communication systems and upgrade of OceanTRx7 systems for marine platformsThe systems will provide continuous broadband satellite connectivity to ships in the fleet
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May 16, 2023
GA-ASI Delivers First New-Build MQ-9A to USMCFollowing delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
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May 15, 2023
iDEX-DIO signs 250th contract, first under Mission DefSpace & 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract in New DelhiInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of Ministry of Defence, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 250th contract - first under Mission DefSpace - and 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract in New Delhi on May 15, 2023.
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May 15, 2023
Indian Naval ships visit Sihanoukville, CambodiaIndian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sihanoukville, Cambodia on May 14, 2023.
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May 14, 2023
India-Indonesia Bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed & built ASW Corvette, arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 from May 14-19, 2023.
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May 12, 2023
Indian Naval ships visit Sihanoukville, CambodiaAs part of Indian Navy's deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), are making a port call at Sihanoukville, Cambodia from May 11-14, 2023.
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May 10, 2023
35th Edition of Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from May 3-10, 2023.
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May 9, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in New Delhi; Calls for increased investments by Israeli companies in India for co-production of defence equipmentIsrael conveys its willingness to partner with India in advanced technologies
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May 9, 2023
Sea Phase of ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise – 2023The inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) successfully culminated in the South China Sea on May 8, 2023. Approximately 1400 personnel manning nine ships participated in the Sea Phase of the multilateral naval exercise.
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May 8, 2023
Northrop Grumman's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Completes Fifth Consecutive Successful TestNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced the fifth consecutive successful flight test of the US Navy's AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER).
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May 3, 2023
Valedictory Function of the 35th Naval Higher Command Course (NHCC)Valedictory Function of the 35th Naval Higher Command Course (NHCC) was held at Naval War College (NWC) Goa on May 3, 2023.
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May 2, 2023
Defence Minister hands over a FPV & Landing Craft Assault ship to MaldivesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh calls on Maldivian President & discusses ways to further strengthen defence ties; Assures India's continued support to the nation
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May 2, 2023
Visit of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, CNS to Singapore inaugural ceremony of maiden ASEAN India Maritime ExerciseAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy is on an official visit to Singapore from May 2-4, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Maldivian counterpart hold talks in Male to further strengthen bilateral defence & security tiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Maldives on May 1, 2023, on a 3-day official visit at the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Ahmed Didi.
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May 1, 2023
ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) Indian Navy Ships arrive at SingaporeIndian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi with RAdm Gurcharan Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet embarked onboard arrived at Singapore on May 1, 2023 to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) scheduled from May 2-8, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct successful maiden test trial of indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from IL-38SD aircraft off Odisha coastDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy conducted the successful maiden test trial of 'ADC-150' from IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa on April 27, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
DRDO conducts Design Validation Trial of Vertical Shaft based Underground Ammunition Storage StructureCentre of Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), a Delhi-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has designed and developed a Vertical Shaft based Underground Ammunition Storage Facility.
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April 28, 2023
Imphal, Indian Navy's third ship of Project 15B sails for maiden sea trialsImphal, Indian Navy's third indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class, planned to be commissioned later this year, undertook her maiden sea sortie today.
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April 28, 2023
Defence Minister & his Russian counterpart hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New DelhiDiscuss regional peace & security and defence cooperation, including ways to increase Russian industry's participation in 'Make in India'
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April 28, 2023
Need to root out terrorism collectively & fix accountability on its supporters: Defence Minister to SCO Defence Ministers in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to collectively work towards eliminating terrorism in all its forms and fix accountability on those who aid or fund such activities.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister meets China's State Councillor & Minister of National Defence ahead of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China General Li Shangfu in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings with his Kazakh & Tajikistani counterparts on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held separate bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan Colonel General Ruslan Zhaxylykov and Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mohammed Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 25, 2023
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Featured in US Navy Group Sail ExerciseThe US Navy's Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian military operating areas, featured one of the world's most advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) — the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® supplied by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
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April 25, 2023
Northrop Grumman's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Team Honored with William J. Perry AwardThe AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) team, led by Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Navy, has received the prestigious William J. Perry award presented by the National Defense Industrial Association.
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April 24, 2023
11th high level meet between Indian and Korea Coast GuardsA seven-member delegation of the South Korea Coast Guard will have a high level meeting with Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on April 25, 2023.
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April 22, 2023
DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval PlatformDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21, 2023.
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April 18, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Controller of Personnel Services Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Controller of Personnel Services on April 17, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
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April 12, 2023
Sikorsky Celebrates 100th Anniversary, Honors Brazilian Armed Forces at LAAD 2023Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside defence and industry partners at the biennial Latin America Aerospace and Defence and Security (LAAD) trade show today.
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April 8, 2023
Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' concludes at Andaman and Nicobar CommandAndaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' involving the assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise, which began on February 23, 2023, concluded on April 7, 2023.
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April 4, 2023
Boeing, CAE Agree to Enhance P-8 Training Solutions for Canada, Germany, and NorwayBoeing and CAE signed teaming agreements to expand multi-mission platform collaboration in Canada, Germany and Norway.
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April 4, 2023
India–Sri Lanka Annual Bilateral Maritime Exercise (SLINEX-23)The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is scheduled at Colombo from April 3-8, 2023. The exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from April 3-5, 2023, followed by a Sea Phase from April 6-8, 2023.
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April 3, 2023
Northrop Grumman Announces Industry Team to Compete for US Navy's E-XX TACAMO Weapon SystemNorthrop Grumman Corporation is partnering with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Crescent Systems, Inc. and Long Wave Inc. to develop a solution for the US Navy's E-XX TACAMO requirement.
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April 2, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries Integrates Windward Maritime AI Insights with Heron System to Enhance Maritime Domain AwarenessIsrael Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI), and Windward Ltd (LSE: WNWD) have signed a teaming agreement that will provide the maritime community with enhanced autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities through the use of persistent surveillance unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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April 2, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on April 1, 2023. On assumption VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh paid homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial and reviewed the Guard of Honour at South Block, New Delhi on April 2, 2023.
