As PM Modi Touches Down In Abu Dhabi, INS Trikand Remains Mission-Deployed In Persian Gulf And Gulf of Oman

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, Indian Navy vessel INS Trikand remained mission-deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Indian Navy said on Saturday.Realising the Prime Minister’s vision SAGAR, INS Trikand contributes to regional maritime security, ensuring safe trade movement."IndianNavy’s stealth frigate #

July 15, 2023
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India Has Selected 26 Rafale Fighters For Navy After Successful Trial Campaign, Confirms Dassault Aviation

Centre announces selection of 26 Navy Rafale after successful trialNew Delhi: The central government announced on Saturday a selection of Rafale fighters to equip the Indian Navy with the advanced combat jets.According to French aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, 26 Rafale fighters for the Indian Navy will add to the 36 advanced fighters that are already in service."This decision comes after a

July 15, 2023
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India, France Welcome MoU For Construction of Three Scorpene Submarines

Paris: India and France on Friday hailed the success of the first Scorpene submarine construction program (P75 – Kalvari), a model of ‘Make-in- India’ and the sharing of naval expertise between companies in the two countries.The MoU has been signed between Mazagon Dockyard Ltd and Naval Group for the construction of three additional submarines under the P75 program.Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 15, 2023
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Scorpene Submarines To Boost Navy’s Undersea Capabilities

The defence ministry’s approval to build three more Scorpene-class submarines in the country with technology from France will help boost the navy’s undersea capabilitiesThe defence ministry’s approval to build three more Scorpene-class submarines in the country with technology from France will help boost the navy’s undersea capabilities at a time when a critical Make in India project for advanced

July 15, 2023
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National Security Strategy Must Evolve In Line With Changes In Geopolitical Order: CDS Gen Chauhan

The CDS also noted that the Armed Forces are investing in technology, which will be key as India continues the process of reorganising its war fighting structure into theatresNEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the formulation of a National Security Strategy (NSS) should reflect the changes in international geopolitics.General Anil Chauhan said, "

July 15, 2023
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India’s Naval Upgrade: Pak Media Editorial

It is no surprise that India has plans to add to its arsenal of Rafale fighter jetsIndia’s close friendship with France was at the fore this week, first because of a large defence aircraft procurement deal that was granted initial approval, and then because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Paris, where he is scheduled to attend the Bastille Day military parade as the guest of honour

July 15, 2023
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Indian Tri-Services Hold Practice Sessions In France For Bastille Day Parade

Paris: The Indian Tri-Services, Army, Navy and Air Force contingent held practice sessions in France on Tuesday ahead of the Bastille Day Parade on July 14.As the Indian Army contingent is set to participate in Bastille Day celebrations in France, the preparations of the troops are in full swing.On Monday, taking to Twitter, the Indian Army posted a video of the marching contingent and wrote, "

July 11, 2023
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India’s Submarine Fleet Set To Strengthen With Possible Induction of Navantia’s S80-Class of Submarines

Navantia has also been involved in the Scorpene submarines (Kalvari-class) built in India including handholding of the Indian yard. The construction of the submarines would take place in India and is expected to have significant local contentEngineering behemoth Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Spanish defence major Navantia on Monday inked a ‘teaming agreement’ to jointly bid for the Indian Navy’s Rs

July 11, 2023
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Samudrayan Mission: Revisited Submersible Specifications After Titan Disaster, Sea Trials Early 2024, Says NIOT Director

The National Institute of Ocean Technology has developed an indigenous submersible that will carry three persons to a depth of 6,000 meters to explore mineral resourcesThe first sea trials for India’s ambitious Samudrayan mission, which aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 metres, will be conducted in the first quarter of 2024. In an exclusive interview, Dr GA Ramadass, director

July 11, 2023
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