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Two Iranian warships, IRIS Boushehr and IRIS Lavan, are currently on a goodwill and training visit to Mumbai, India, from February 25 to 28, 2025. This visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation and strengthen mutual friendship between the two nations. The flotilla is part of a training mission in the Indian Ocean and carries nearly 220 officer cadets.The ships were warmly welcomed by the Indian
France’s Naval Group has publicly criticised Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for transferring advanced submarine technology to countries like Turkey and South Korea, which Naval Group believes has inadvertently created new competitors in the global submarine export market. This criticism highlights a rift in Europe’s defence industry, where companies balance collaboration,
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently visited the French Army’s 3rd Division at Fort Ganteaume in Marseille as part of his four-day official visit to France. The visit aimed to strengthen military collaboration between India and France, exploring new avenues of cooperation and enhancing strategic partnerships between the two nations’ armed forces.During his visit to Marseille,
India and Japan have commenced a significant two-week mega wargame, known as Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025, at a military base in the foothills of Mount Fuji.This exercise marks a major milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, with the participation of troops expanded to a company-strength level for the first time. The drills will focus on counter-terror operations in urban terrain and
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) recently conducted a two-day integrated training exercise in the Jammu sector, aimed at enhancing joint operational readiness and coordination between ground troops and aerial assets.This specialised training focused on swift troop deployment, aerial manoeuvres, and precision target engagement, highlighting the strategic importance of air mobility in
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited to collaborate on strategic leadership and technical training programs.This partnership aims to enhance skill development and professional excellence among BEML professionals. The agreement was signed by Dr. Srikantha Sharma, Executive Director of HAL Management Academy, and Ms. Monideepa Roy,
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has embarked on a ground breaking project to develop India’s first underwater-launched unmanned aerial vehicles (ULUAVs) in collaboration with Pune-based start-up Sagar Defence Engineering. This initiative aims to significantly enhance India’s underwater military capabilities by equipping submarines with advanced surveillance and
As the United States and Russia pushes to sell its F-35 & Su-57 fighter jets, India is focusing on enhancing the role of the private sector in its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. A committee has been established by the Defence Ministry, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, to explore ways to increase private sector involvement in the
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is currently on an official visit to France from February 24 to 27. The primary objective of this visit is to bolster India-France defence cooperation by strengthening military collaboration and exploring new avenues of cooperation between the two nations’ armed forces.On February 24, General Dwivedi met with senior French military
The formation of a cost negotiation committee (CNC) is underway to expedite the Indian Navy’s Project 75 (India), which aims to build six advanced diesel-electric submarines. This project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, a national initiative to enhance self-reliance in defence manufacturing.The CNC will comprise officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Indian Navy, Defence