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India likely to sign €3 bn fighter jet deal with France in Modi's arms push

Nearly three dozen Rafale-Marine fighters will be sold to Indian Navy for use on its locally manufactured aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, according to senior officials familiar with developments

L&T, Navantia sign teaming deal for Project 75(I) submarines at Rs 43K cr

AIP-driven submarines can remain underwater for up to two weeks before surfacing for battery charging

L&T, Spain's Navantia to jointly bid for $5-bn India submarine tender

L&T has so far built more than 65 defence vessels- both in partnership and on its own- including a handful for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, according to its website

Indian, US navies conduct 11-day exercise to boost interoperability

The navies of India and the US carried out a 11-day military exercise in Kochi that focused on boosting interoperability and operational coordination. The seventh edition of the Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise concludes on Thursday, the Indian Navy said. The two navies have been participating in joint salvage and EOD exercises since 2005. The exercise saw deployment of frontline warships from both sides in addition to specialist diving and EOD teams. "The diving teams of both the countries shared experiences on maritime salvage and trained together in various facets of EOD operations on land as well at sea," the Indian Navy said in a statement. It said the exercise also saw the conduct of joint training exercises towards enhancing interoperability, cohesiveness and gaining from best practices in maritime salvage and EOD operations. "The constructive engagements on operational terms enhanced the skill-sets of the diving teams in a number of diverse disciplin

Indian, Japanese navies kick off 6-day wargame from Visakhapatnam

The Indian and Japanese navies on Wednesday kicked off a six-day wargame off Visakhapatnam to further expand their overall military cooperation. The Indian Navy is hosting the seventh edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) and this edition marks the 11th anniversary of wargame since its inception in 2012. The Indian Navy has deployed India's first indigenously built guided missile destroyer INS Delhi, indigenously built anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta, fleet tanker INS Shakti, a submarine, maritime patrol aircraft P8I and ship-borne helicopters and fighter aircraft for the exercise, officials said. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is represented by the guided missile destroyer JS Samidare and its integral helicopters. The exercise will be conducted over six days in two phases -- a harbour phase that will be followed by warfighting skills at sea. "The JIMEX 23 provides an opportunity to learn from each other's best practices and facilitates ..

Indian Navy Agniveer Admit Card 2023: Details about SSR & MR recruitment

The link to download the Indian Navy Agniveer Admit Card 2023 for the upcoming SSR exams is available on the official website at https://joinindiannavy.gov.in/

Vice-Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMA

He was commissioned into the executive branch of the Indian Navy in January 1988

Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry 2023: Last date to apply today

Applicants who are interested can apply online at the official website of the Indian Navy at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Navy carries out navigability assessment of Yamuna river, say officials

The Indian Navy on Saturday successfully carried out the navigability assessment of the Yamuna river, from Signature Bridge to ITO barrage, in Delhi with the help of a workboat, Raj Niwas officials said. Terming it a historic first, they said such trials were earlier planned and contemplated, but could never be taken to conclusion due to various problems associated with the Yamuna like lack of required depth, floating debris in water and the unhygienic condition of the river bank. The workboat was brought to the city by the naval authorities on the initiative of Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, who has been actively monitoring the rejuvenation of Yamuna as chairman of the NGT-appointed high-level committee (HLC), officials said. After the successful completion of physical cleaning of the river and its floodplains between Signature Bridge and ITO Barrage, the LG had decided to undertake this venture by requisitioning for a navy boat. The navy workboat, which is 11 m long with a draft

L&T and DRDO sign contract to make AIP modules for Indian Navy submarines

Larsen & Toubro said the energy modules will be integrated into the AIP plug that will be retrofitted into the Kalvari submarine

Dy Navy Chief Mahindru on 3 days Kenya visit to oversee maritime exercise

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru is on a three-day official visit to Kenya from June 21-23, where he will oversee the Harbour Phase activities of the ongoing Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) between the two countries' navies, Defence Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Vice Admiral Mahindru's visit coincides with Indian Naval Ship Sunayna making port call at Mombasa as part of the Ocean Ring of Yoga' initiative conceptualised to celebrate ninth International Day of Yoga. The Deputy Navy Chief called on Aden Bare Duale, Cabinet Secretary in the Kenyan Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday and discussed historical ties between the two maritime neighbours and stressed on strengthening defence relations between them. Mahindru also called on General Francis O Ogolla, Chief of Defence Forces, Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF). Key aspects of enhancing coordinated operations in the maritime domain and bolstering interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Kenya

India gifts indigenously-built missile corvette 'INS Kirpan' to Vietnam

Ministry of Defence said that progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed during the meeting, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the ongoing engagements

Indian army receives its first Mahindra Armado; all you need to know

Given its design and build, it can operate effectively in tough terrains like open fields or even in deserts

TVS Motor Company sells entire 43.54% stake in Emerald Haven Realty

Indian Navy partners with TVS Motor Company as part of its 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations

Indian Navy holds operation in Arabian Sea, demonstrates combat prowess

In one of the biggest demonstrations of its combat prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy has carried out a mega operation in the Arabian Sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple frontline warships, submarines and over 35 combat planes amid China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Navy said the "seamless" operational integration of the two aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and newly-inducted INS Vikrant, as well as the accompanying fleet of ships and submarines, is a "powerful testament" to the capabilities of its sea-based air power and India's role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean and beyond. The twin carrier CBG (carrier battle group) drills were held recently, officials said without divulging the specific date of the exercise. The Navy said the demonstration of the naval prowess underscored India's commitment to safeguarding its national interests, maintaining regional stability, and fostering cooperative partnerships

Navy conducts mega operation involving 2 aircraft carriers, 35 combat jets

In one of the biggest demonstrations of its operational prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy on Saturday carried out a mission in the Arabian Sea that involved two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines and over 35 frontline planes amid China's increasing forays into the Indian Ocean. The Navy's aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and newly inducted INS Vikrant -- were the centrepieces of the exercise and the two platforms served as floating airfields for a wide array of aircraft, including MiG-29K and helicopters such as MH60R, Kamov and Advanced Light helicopters, officials said. "The exercise marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's pursuit of enhancing maritime security and power-projection in the Indian Ocean, and beyond, " Indian Navy Spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. He said the exercise involved a seamless integration of two aircraft carriers along with a diverse fleet of ships, submarines and aircraft, showcasing India's technological ...

Samudrayaan project on track, vehicle will be ready soon: Kiren Rijiju

India's mission to send a manned submersible vehicle to a depth of 6,000 metres to explore the sea, as part of the Samudrayaan project, is progressing as scheduled and the vehicle will be ready soon, Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. The indigenous mission, which the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) here is working on, will involve three people going to a depth of 6,000 metres under the sea in the submersible vehicle called 'Matsya 6000'. "The Samudrayaan, comprising manned and unmanned exploration, is a very critical effort started by the ministry of earth sciences. The unmanned mission has gone beyond 7,000 metres, while the submersible for the manned mission is under construction," the minister said. "I will be overseeing the progress of the construction with our scientists and engineers. I hope we will complete it on time," the minister told reporters here after speaking at the World Ocean Day celebrations at NIOT. He said India will

Thyssenkruppe partners MDL for potential Indian Navy submarine order

6 submarines, powered by air-independent propulsion, are planned to be built under Rs 45,000 cr programme

Green, eco-friendly technology key for Indian Navy-says Ministry of Defense

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Indian Navy shares green initiatives made to protect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint

Odisha train accident: Indian Navy deploys medical team for relief, support

The Indian Navy has deployed medical teams in Odisha's Balasore district to support the local administration in treatment of those injured in the horrific accident involving three trains. Navy officials said the Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha's state administration to provide medical relief and support to the injured. The accident claimed at least 288 lives and left 803 injured, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country. "A medical and support team of 43 personnel including surgical specialist and medical assistants, ambulances and support services from INS Chilka were dispatched last night and are presently attending to the injured, extending immediate medical relief and OT (Operation Theatre) facilities at the district headquarters hospital at Balasore," said a Navy official. INS Chilka in Odisha is the Indian Navy's premier training institute. "A medical camp has also been set up by the naval medical relief team at Gangadhar Kalyan Mandap at