Govt. Signs Pact with US to Procure MK 54 Torpedo, Expendables
The Centre inked a deal with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedo and expendables for the Indian Navy.
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale (FMS) for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 423 crore.
These weapons are the outfit of P-8I Aircraft which is used for Long range Maritime Surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASV).
The Indian Navy has a total of 11 P-8I aircraft, which are manufactured by US aerospace company Boeing, in its fleet.
Oct 24, 2022
BDL Signs MOU with Dassault Aviation to Integrate ASTRA & SAAW Missiles on Rafale Jets
Bharat Dynamics signed an MoU with French Dassault Aviation for the integration of BDL Weapon Systems like Astra BVR & SAAW weapons on the IAF Rafale fighter jets.
Ministry of Defence, on May 31, 2022, had signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of ASTRA MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile (AAM) and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force & Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 2,971 crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Oct 23, 2022
India and the US Conduct Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam
India and the US conducted the 'Tiger Triumph' humanitarian assistance exercise at India's Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
The three-day exercise was a tabletop simulation during which Indian and the US, military and diplomatic, representatives coordinated a joint response to provide disaster relief services to a notional third country hit by a super-cyclone.
The 'Tiger Triumph' exercise was the second collaboration between the Indian and US militaries to coordinate disaster relief in the region. The first such exercise – also conducted at Visakhapatnam – was held over nine days in November 2019 and featured more than 500 US Marines and sailors, with approximately 1,200 Indian sailors, soldiers, and airmen.
Oct 22, 2022
India Successfully Tests Next-gen Agni Ballistic Missile
India successfully test-fired 'Agni Prime', a new generation of ballistic missiles, from off the coast of Odisha. As per reports, all test objectives were met and the third consecutive (and successful) test of the 'Agni Prime' had 'established the accuracy and reliability of the system'.
Performance was validated using data obtained by many tracking systems, including radar, telemetry and electro-optical systems.
These systems were deployed at different locations along the flight path, including two down-range ships at the terminal point, and covered the entire trajectory.
The first test was in June 2021, with the second six months later in December. On both those occasions the missile 'followed textbook trajectory and met all mission objectives with a high level of accuracy.
Oct 21, 2022
Russia Asks Philippines to Honour Purchase Deal of 16 Military Helicopters
Russia asked the Philippine government to honour a signed contract to purchase 16 military heavy-lift helicopters, which the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte had cancelled due to fears of possible US sanctions.
Moscow's ambassador to Manila, Marat Pavlov, said that the Philippine government has not officially notified Russia of its decision to cancel the deal and a Russian company was proceeding to manufacture the Mi-17 helicopters after the Philippines made an initial payment.
Filipino pilots, who would operate the helicopters, have undergone Russian training.
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