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December 4, 2024
MK-48 Mod 7 Guidance and Control System Contract ExtensionThe US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a $245 million dollar contract extension for the MK-48 Guidance and Control (G&C) Mod 7 program.
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December 4, 2024
GA-ASI Awarded Next Gen HF Modem ContractGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the US Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).
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December 3, 2024
Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects SeaGuardians From GA-ASIThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
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November 30, 2024
Autumn Term 2024 – Passing Out ParadeIn a spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, a total of 239 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), the 39th Naval Orientation Course (Regular)...
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November 30, 2024
Technical Seminar and ExhibitionThe Directorate General of Naval Armament (DGONA) conducted a Technical Seminar and Exhibition on “Modern Storage Solutions for Explosives and Ammunition” at Varunika, Chanakya Bagh, New Delhi.
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November 30, 2024
MoD inks contract worth ₹1,207 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for Short Refit and Dry Docking of INS VikramadityaThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on November 30, 2024 for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of ₹1,207.5 crore.
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November 29, 2024
Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Successful Anti-Narcotics OperationBased on information received from the Sri Lankan Navy regarding probable narcotics smuggling by Sri Lankan flagged fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy responded swiftly through a coordinated operation to localise and intercept the boats.
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November 29, 2024
Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy signed with UKA Statement of Intent (SoI) on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy was signed between Ministries of Defence of India and UK in Portsmouth on November 28, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
ICG conducts 11th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise off Kochi coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 11th edition of National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast on November 29, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
Induction of 25T Bollard Pull Tugs Bhishm (YARD 335) and Bahubali (YARD 336)Induction ceremony for 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Bhishm and Bahubali was held on November 28, 2024 at NSRY (SVP). The ceremony was presided over by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command.
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November 29, 2024
Launch of 8th Ammunition cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 22 (YARD 132)Launching ceremony of 8th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) was held on November 28, 2024 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. The Launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde V.A. Giriprasad, AWPS WOT(Mbi).
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November 28, 2024
ICG organises 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting in KochiIndian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on November 28, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala.
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November 26, 2024
NAVANTIA completes the fitting of the hydrogen propulsion system AIP into a S-80 class submarineNavantia's shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into a S80 class submarine.
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November 21, 2024
Milestone in Air Interoperability with IndiaAustralia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.
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November 14, 2024
Indian Coast Guard conducts Regional-Level Pollution Response Exercise at ParadipThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) District Headquarters No 7 (Odisha), under the aegis of Coast Guard Region (North East), conducted a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) at Paradip from November 12 to 14, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
Indian Navy to Conduct Fourth Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-24'The Indian Navy is set to conduct the fourth edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-24' on November 20 & 21, 2024.
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November 11, 2024
Indian & Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo to combat transnational maritime crime & promote regional cooperationIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted the 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo on November 11, 2024.
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November 10, 2024
Navika Sagar Parikrama II INSV Tarini Arrives at Fremantle, AustraliaAt approximately 1430h IST (1700 local time) on November 9, 2024 after a challenging 39-day voyage at sea, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini...
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November 9, 2024
The Indian Navy Quiz – THINQ2024 Concludes with a spectacular finale at INAThe Indian Navy proudly conducted the THINQ2024 Quiz, a celebration of India's progress and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' on November 8, 2024.
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November 9, 2024
Curtain Raiser: Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2024The Indian Navy is set to demonstrate its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at the 'Operational Demonstration' (Op Demo) scheduled at Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha, on Navy Day (December 4) this year.
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November 9, 2024
Handing over two Interceptors to Mozambique at NacalaAs part of its capacity-building engagements with friendly foreign nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Government of India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to the Government of Mozambique on November 8, 2024.
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November 8, 2024
The President of India Droupadi Murmu witnesses Indian Navy operations onboard INS VikrantThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu, witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on November 7, 2024.
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November 7, 2024
President of India attends 'Day at Sea' in GoaThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu attended the 'Day at Sea' event in Goa today (November 7, 2024).
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November 7, 2024
US Navy and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Demonstrate First Live Control of an Uncrewed Air Vehicle by UMCS and MDCX™Lockheed Martin collaborated with the US Navy and General Atomics (GA) in a first-ever live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed system by the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station (UMCS).
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November 7, 2024
GA-ASI and US Navy Fly MQ-20 Avenger Using MD-5 GCS To Perform Commanded Autonomy ManeuversOn November 5, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) used its MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System to perform commanded autonomy maneuvers as part of a demonstration with the US Navy (USN).
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November 5, 2024
Indian Coast Guard holds 26th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan MeetingThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) convened the 26th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) meeting today on November 5, 2024 in New Delhi, to review the nation's preparedness for responding effectively to oil spill contingencies in Indian waters.
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November 5, 2024
Keel Laying of First and Second NGOPV (Yard 3037 & 3038)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3037 and 3038, the 1st & 2nd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) (ex-GRSE) was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata on November 5, 2024.
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November 5, 2024
Third Edition of 'MAHASAGAR'The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on November 5, 2024, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals viz., Bangladesh, Comoros...
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November 2, 2024
Training Visit by Delegation from South Africa NavyA nine member delegation from South African Navy (SAN) led by Rear Admiral (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell, visited Headquarters Sea Training (HQST) at Southern Naval Command (SNC) from October 21-31, 2024.
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November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence SecretaryRajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
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October 31, 2024
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)- 2024 ConcludesThe 31st edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was conducted from October 23 to 29, 2024.
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October 29, 2024
Swavlamban 3.0: Defence Minister launches ADITI 3.0 challenge and DISC 13 to advance indigenous defence technologies & operational efficienciesThe third edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 3.0) challenge and 13th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 13) were unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on October 29, 2024.
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October 28, 2024
INS Talwar Arrives at La Réunion, FranceIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived at La Réunion on October 27, 2024 as a part of her ongoing deployment in Indian Ocean Region.
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October 28, 2024
ICG launches two Fast Patrol Vessels with over 60 per cent indigenous content built by Goa Shipyard LtdIndian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) 'Adamya' and 'Akshar', with over 60 per cent indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) on October 28, 2024.
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October 28, 2024
Inauguration of Swavlamban ExhibitionThe exhibition open to innovators, startups and MSMEs organised as part of the third edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation's annual event, Swavlamban, was inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Exhibition Hall 14, Bharat Mandapam, on October 28, 2024.
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October 25, 2024
Launch of 'Abhay', Seventh Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project'Abhay', the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built by GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on October 25, 2024 at L&T, Kattupalli.
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October 24, 2024
MoD inks ₹387.44 crore contract with Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Goa for six Air Cushion Vehicles for Indian Coast GuardMinistry of Defence, on October 24, 2024, signed a contract with Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Goa for procurement of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of ₹387.44 crore.
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October 24, 2024
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with German NavyIndian Navy's Destroyer INS Delhi, German Navy's Frigate Baden-Württemberg and Tanker Frankfurt Am Main undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean.
