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October 12, 2023
ICG conducts 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSAR) meeting in KolkataThe 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting was held at Kolkata on October 12, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Director General Rakesh Pal, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in his capacity as Chairman, NMSAR Board.
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October 12, 2023
DRDO's oceanographic research vessel 'INS Sagardhwani' embarks on Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries in 'Ocean Research & Development'INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel of Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO, embarked on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on October 12, 2023.
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October 12, 2023
Defence Minister & French Minister of Armed Forces hold 5th Annual Defence Dialogue in Paris; Focus on enhancing defence industrial cooperationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu in Paris late on October 11, 2023, before concluding his two-nation Europe tour.
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October 11, 2023
Annual Joint HADR Exercise 2023 – (CHAKRAVAT 2023) Concludes at GoaThe Annual Joint HADR Exercise 2023 (AJHE-23) 'CHAKRAVAT' hosted by Indian Navy at Goa from October 9-11, 2023, concluded with a Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration at Mole Berth, within the Port of Mormugao, to showcase drills on rescue and relief.
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October 11, 2023
Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff Addresses the Station Commanders' Workshop at VisakhapatnamAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Kala Hari Kumar, President Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), arrived Visakhapatnam on a two-day visit to Eastern Naval Command on October 10, 2023.
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October 11, 2023
Defence Minister meets top Italian defence industry leaders in RomeIndia offers exciting opportunities for co-development & co-production; Complementary capacities of Indian & Italian defence industries could be optimised in a win-win situation: Rajnath Singh
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October 11, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets CEOs of top French defence companies in ParisDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on October 11, 2023, visited the Safran Engine Division's R&D Centre at Gennevilliers near Paris, France during the second and final leg of his two-nation tour.
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October 11, 2023
Damen Naval contracts ABB to supply integrated power and distribution system for ASW FrigatesDamen Naval has chosen ABB to supply its Onboard DC Grid™ integrated power and distribution system to the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates.
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October 10, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in Rome; Discusses opportunities in defence industrial cooperationAgreement signed to promote cooperation in varied defence domains, including security, R&D, co-development, co-production & setting up of joint ventures
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October 9, 2023
ENC Chief Reviews Operational Readiness of Eastern FleetVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command reviewed the operational readiness of the Eastern Fleet at sea.
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October 9, 2023
Annual Joint HADR Exercise 2023 – (CHAKRAVAT 2023)The Annual Joint HADR Exercise (AJHE) is an outcome of PM's directive promulgated during Combined Commanders' Conference-2015. Since its first edition in 2015, the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT, has transformed itself...
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October 7, 2023
Maiden 360 Degree Appraisal System in the Indian NavyThe women and men in whites are central to the Indian Navy's 'SHIPS FIRST' approach and will continue to remain its greatest asset in the foreseeable future.
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October 6, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Chief of Personnel Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on October 6, 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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October 5, 2023
Damen Naval builds full Virtual Reality version of new Combat Support ShipThe new Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder has not yet been delivered, but the crew can already get to know the ship thanks to an extensive Virtual Reality package.
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October 4, 2023
Major announcements by Defence Minister during the plenary session of 'Swavlamban 2.0'To promote 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence and innovation, a number of big-ticket announcements were made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...
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October 4, 2023
Northrop Grumman to Develop New Guided Ammunition for the US NavyThe US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a development contract for the company's newly designed 57mm guided high explosive ammunition.
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October 4, 2023
AUSA 2023: Steadicopter to Present Comprehensive Sensor-to-Shooter Solution Capabilities for Maneuvering Forces Utilizing its Unmanned Helicopters SystemsWith both the Golden Eagle and the Black Eagle, forces can achieve remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capability over land and sea.
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October 3, 2023
UVision Air launches revolutionary Hero-90: a portable tactical loitering munition system with anti-strike capabilities, for dismounted soldiersWith both the Golden Eagle and the Black Eagle, forces can achieve remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capability over land and sea.
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October 3, 2023
Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Solutions for E-2D Advanced HawkeyeNorthrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a contract by the US Navy to evolve the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye cockpit and computing architecture with Delta System Software Configuration 6 (DSSC 6) through 2028.
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October 2, 2023
First Training Squadron in Port Klang, MalaysiaAs part of the Indian Navy's long range deployment in South East Asia, the ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Tir, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia today.
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October 2, 2023
Northrop Grumman Successfully Powers US Navy's Trident II D5 Flight TestsPowered by Northrop Grumman Corporation's solid rocket motors, one Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was successfully flight tested as part of the US Navy's Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 32 (DASO-32) event.
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October 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on October 1, 2023. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988 and is a Navigation and Direction Specialist.
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October 1, 2023
Indian Navy's outreach to schools in Delhi/ NCR regionCommemorating Navy Day 2023, Indian Navy is organising motivational talks for the schools located in Delhi/ NCR region. These talks coordinated by Naval Headquarters and involve interaction by officers across various streams / specialisations with the students, creating awareness about the Indian Navy as well as the career opportunities.
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September 30, 2023
SIMBEX 23 concludesIndian Naval Ships Ranvijay (guided-missile Destroyer), Kavaratti (ASW Corvette), submarine Sindhukesari and a long range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I participated in the 30th edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) in Singapore.
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September 29, 2023
First Training Squadron visit to Phuket, ThailandThe ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Sudarshini and ICGS Sarathi visited Phuket, Thailand from September 25-28, 2023 as part of long range training deployment.
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September 25, 2023
Visit of Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane to MDLOn the occasion of ongoing celebrations of "Swachhta Hi Seva", Defence Secretary of India, Giridhar Aramane, IAS visited Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited today.
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September 25, 2023
Long Range Training Deployment of First Training Squadron to South East AsiaThe ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, INS Sujata, Sail Training Ship Sudarshini and CGS Sarathi are presently on a long Range training deployment to South East Asia.
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September 25, 2023
Indian Navy Flags Off 'Khamree Mo Sikkim' Car RallyIn continuation with the vision of national leadership towards developing remote areas, the Indian Navy has embarked on a multifaceted outreach program to strengthen connect with the North Eastern states of India.
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September 24, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff visits Karwar Naval Base & aircraft carrier INS VikramadityaChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the Naval Base at Karwar and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on September 23, 2023.
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September 24, 2023
Visit of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, to USAAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in the United States from September 19-22, 2023.
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September 23, 2023
Launch of Third MCA Barge, LSAM 9 (Yard 77) at M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, VisakhapatnamThird Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 77 (LSAM 9) was launched by Cmde G. Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent (Visakhapatnam) on September 22, 2023 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SECON).
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September 22, 2023
INS Nireekshak departs TrincomaleeIndian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak departed Trincomalee on September 21, 2023 after a week long Dive Training exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy.
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September 22, 2023
MoU between Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC) BengaluruA Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Navy (IN) and Indian institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru was signed at New Delhi for technical collaboration and joint research & development.
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September 22, 2023
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri participates in the maiden India-Indonesia-Australia trilateral Maritime ExerciseIndian Navy's indigenously built warship INS Sahyadri, mission deployed in Indo-Pacific, participated in the maiden trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise with the ships and aircraft from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Indonesian Navy from September 20-21, 2023.
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September 21, 2023
ICG Pollution-Control Vessel 'Samudra Prahari' carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise with Thai officials at Khlong Toei Port in BangkokHighlighting India's maritime expertise and commitment towards addressing shared challenges, particularly marine pollution, Indian Coast Guard (ICG)...
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September 20, 2023
Indian Naval Ships, Submarine & LRMP Aircraft Reach Singapore to Participate in SIMBEX 23Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore to participate in the 30th edition of the SIMBEX...
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September 18, 2023
A US delegation interacts with iDEX team at IIT Delhi; iDEX winners & defence innovation start-ups showcase cutting-edge dual-use technologiesiDEX has revolutionised defence innovation ecosystem in India; Procurement of advanced technologies be given due consideration under INDUS-X, says Under Secretary (Research & Engineering), US Department of Defence
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September 18, 2023
10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology & Industry Cooperation held in New DelhiThe 10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi on September 18, 2023.
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September 18, 2023
Coastal security drill 'Operation Sajag' conducted by Indian Coast Guard along the west coast'Operation Sajag', a drill involving all stakeholders of the coastal security construct, was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along the west coast on September 18, 2023.
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September 18, 2023
2nd Edition of Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar (Swavlamban-2023)The 2nd Edition of the Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation (NIIO) Seminar - 'Swavlamban 2023' is scheduled to be conducted on October 4-5, 2023.
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September 17, 2023
ENC undertakes Beach Cleanup Drive on International Coastal Cleanup Day and Puneet Sagar AbhiyaanThe 38th International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day and Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan (PSA) were conjointly celebrated by the Eastern Naval Command on September 16, 2023.
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September 17, 2023
Sri Lankan NDC delegation visits MumbaiA 21-member delegation from National Defence College, Sri Lanka, visited Mumbai from September 15-17, 2023, as part of the international collaborative study package.
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September 16, 2023
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023The Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW), hosted by the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram from September 14-16, 2023, marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration among maritime security stakeholders in the region.
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September 16, 2023
INS Nireekshak arrives Trincomalee for joint dive trainingINS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee Sri Lanka on September 14, 2023 to undertake IN-SLN joint dive training.
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September 16, 2023
Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries as part of India's initiative for Marine Pollution Response in the region13 NCC cadets onboard to participate in Puneet Sagar Abhiyan in the region
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September 15, 2023
Another boost to Atmanirbharta in DefenceDAC approves AoN for nine capital acquisition proposals for the Armed Forces worth 45,000 crore
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September 15, 2023
Navantia's AIP successfully performs factory acceptance testsNavantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world.
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September 14, 2023
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US NavyNorthrop Grumman Corporation's multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the US Navy.
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September 13, 2023
Admiral Mohd Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, visit to IndiaAdmiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, is on a five days official visit to India, from September 12-16, 2023.
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September 12, 2023
Curtain Raiser: Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023Gurugram, India takes centre stage as the regional maritime security community gathers for the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23).
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September 11, 2023
MoU between Indian Navy and UberThe Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Uber in the presence of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA and Abhinav Mittoo, Senior Country Manager, Uber for Business, Under India South Asia and Egypt.
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September 11, 2023
Curtain Raiser: Keel Laying Ceremony of Stitched Ship Reviving the Ancient Indian Maritime TraditionIndia's rich maritime tradition, dating back several millennia, is set to come alive once again with the revival of an ancient maritime marvel – the stitched ship.
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September 10, 2023
Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul, TürkiyeIndian Coast Guard participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from September 5-8, 2023 at Istanbul, Türkiye.
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September 9, 2023
G20 THINQ The Indian Navy Quiz - Sail Beyond HorizonThe extraordinary G20 THINQ event, organized jointly by the G20 Secretariat, Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), promises to provide thousands of young minds a stimulating intellectual experience on a national and international scale.
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September 9, 2023
Indian Navy provides assistance during Champions Boat Race at Kannur, KeralaThe Indian Navy provided timely assistance during Champions Boat League Race held at Dharmadom, Kannur District of Kerala today. During the course of race, one of the boats carrying participants got flooded and toppled in water.
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September 8, 2023
21st Edition India France Bilateral Naval Exercise 'Varuna' - 2023Phase Il of the 21st edition of Varuna (Varuna-23) bilateral exercise between Indian and French Navy was conducted in the Arabian Sea.
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September 7, 2023
Delivery of second ACTCM Barge, LSAM 16 (Yard 126)Contract for construction and delivery of Eleven Ammunition Barges was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, in consonance with "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives of the Government of India.
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September 7, 2023
INS Sumedha at Alexandria, Egypt for Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23INS Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt on September 6, 2023 to participate in 'Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23'. This edition of the multinational Tri-Services military exercise will see participation from 34 countries.
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September 7, 2023
Visit of RTN delegation to Warship Design Bureau (WDB)A Three-member delegation from the Royal Thailand Navy visited Warship Design Bureau (WDB), of the Indian Navy on September 4-5, 2023 at New Delhi.
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September 6, 2023
Navy Children School Delhi Celebrates Teachers' DayVAdm Suraj Berry, Chief of Personnel, attended Teachers' Day celebrations at NCS Delhi on September 5, 2023 as Chief Guest. Others present on the occasion were VAdm K Swaminathan, Controller Personnel Services, Commodore G Rambabu...
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September 6, 2023
Orbit unveils its multi-purpose SATCOM terminals for unmanned surface vehicles and small vesselsThe compact MPT-30 (12'') and MPT-46 (18'') systems will provide continuous connectivity even far out at sea.
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September 5, 2023
Visit of Brazilian Navy DelegationA Brazilian Navy delegation led by Admiral José Augusto Vieira da Cunha de Menezes, Chief of General Staff visited New Delhi and met Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on September 5, 2023.
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September 4, 2023
IAI @ DSEI 2023, LondonIsrael Aerospace Industries will be present at the DSEI 2023 exhibition in London with its latest products.
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September 4, 2023
Naval Commanders' Conference - 2023/02 Inaugural Session – Interaction with Minister of State for DefenceAjay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence interacted with the Senior Naval Leadership during the Bi-annual Naval Commanders Conference which commenced at New Delhi on September 4, 2023.
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September 3, 2023
BEL & IAI sign MoU, to tap opportunities in Short Range Air Defence Systems' domainNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence company, have inked an MoU for co-operation in addressing India's requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
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September 3, 2023
INS Delhi departs Sri Lanka on completion of two day visitINS Delhi departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 3, 2023, after a two-day visit to the port city.
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September 3, 2023
Curtain Raiser Naval Commanders' Conference 2023/2The second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2023 is scheduled at New Delhi from September 4-6, 2023.
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September 2, 2023
G20 THINQ The Indian Navy Quiz – Sail Beyond HorizonTo commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Indian Navy had scaled up the Inter School Quiz competitions held at various stations to a National Level School Quiz Competition – The Indian Navy Quiz (THINQ).
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September 1, 2023
Successful conduct of visit of UAE Navy SME Delegation to Indian Navy (IN) Facilities August 27 to September 1, 2023A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert (SME) Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi successfully completed professional interaction...
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September 1, 2023
Launch of Y-12654 (Mahendragiri)Mahendragiri, the seventh Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at MDL, was launched today at the shipyard by Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar.
