PM Modi, Spanish PM Inaugurate C295 Military Transport Aircraft Setup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez inaugurated a new facility in Vadodara, Gujarat that will produce C295 military transport aircraft. The first private sector facility to build military aircraft in India will get a boost as additional orders are being processed that will bring more work to the Indian defence ecosystem.
As per reports, the facility will produce a total of 52 aircraft - 40 for the Air Force and 12 for the Navy and Coast Guard. The additional order for 15 aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard - 3 will be bought off the shelf and rest produced in India - has been okayed by the defence ministry and is being processed.
Oct 28, 2024
GRSE's Seventh ASW Ship, 'Abhay', Joins Indian Navy Fleet
The Indian Navy's seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named 'Abhay', was launched at M/s L&T's Kattupalli facility. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), this vessel marks a significant addition to India's maritime defense capabilities.
The launch ceremony was overseen by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command, with Mrs. Sandhya Pendharkar, President of the Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) Eastern Region, performing the ceremonial launch.
The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and GRSE, Kolkata, in April 2019.
Oct 27, 2024
India-Germany Maritime Partnership Exercise
The Indian Navy and German Navy completed their inaugural Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean, marking a key milestone in naval collaboration. The exercise, held in the Bay of Bengal, included joint operations involving INS Delhi, a guided-missile destroyer from India, and Baden-Württemberg and Frankfurt Am Main, a frigate and replenishment tanker from Germany. This event highlighted both nations' commitment to enhancing maritime interoperability and regional stability.
Oct 26, 2024
Indian Army's International Seminar 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue'
The second edition of the flagship international seminar of the Indian Army, 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue', was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
The two-day seminar, with the theme 'Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth Through Comprehensive Security' saw discussions on integrating security dynamics within national and international policymaking. The event aimed to craft visionary strategies for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Policymakers, strategic thinkers, academics, defence personnel, veterans, and scientists from India and abroad are attended the event.
The dialogue explored India's strategic pathways towards 'Viksit Bharat @2047', focusing on the role of comprehensive security in national development.
Oct 25, 2024
Defence Ministry Signs Contract with Firm to Procure 6 Air Cushion Vehicles
The Ministry of Defence 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 Rs. 387.44 crore. These amphibious vessels, also called 'Hovercrafts', will be procured under the Buy (Indian) category.
These ACVs will be manufactured in India for the "first time in line with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision of the government, representing a pivotal step in the nation's shipping landscape.
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