In first ever service-level exercise, new Marine Corps unit focuses on role in China fight
Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, told Breaking Defense the recent exercise was an “inflection point” for his command.
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Keel Laying Ceremony of Two Multi Purpose Vessels Samarthak & Utkarsh By L&T
According to information published by the Indian MoD on March 20, 2023, the keel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) Project (Yard18001 – Samarthak & Yard 18002 – Utkarsh) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel, in the presence of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, CWP&A, Ashok Khetan, Head
Pay Arrears To Pensioners, Gallantry Winners of Armed Forces; SC Gives Deadline To Centre
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to pay arrears to eligible family pensioners and gallantry winners of armed forces. The payment has to be made as per One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme by April 30, ANI reported.“Centre is duty-bound to comply with 2022 judgement in terms of OROP scheme," SC said.Eligible pensioners above 70 years must be paid by June 30 while the rest of the eligible
“The Influence of Sea Power” – Distributed Maritime Operations: Sensors, Networks & Effects
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Yet Another DHRUV Chopper Accident Calls For Independent & Comprehensive Review Say Experts
Over the last two decades 18 to 22 incidents involving the ALH Dhruv have been reported. Experts say the malaise in the ALH fleet could be related to design & engineering issuesNew Delhi: The ditching of the Navy’s Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv off the coast of Mumbai due to sudden loss of power earlier this month has put the spotlight back on the performance and safety of the indigenous
India Making HUGE SPRINTS Forward In Baval Defence
A Guided Missile Corvette of Indian NavyThe Naval Indigenisation and Innovation Organisation (NIIO) has proposed a collaborative method to accelerate the development of disruptive, indigenous defence technologyby Joseph P ChackoAmong the three branches of the Indian armed forces, the Indian Navy has consistently been at the vanguard of technological and innovative changes. During the country’s
Navy Issues RfI For Procurement of Technical Support Craft
A Combat Support Craft developed BAE Systems of the UKThe Indian Navy under Ministry of Defence, is planning to procure one Technical Support Craft (TSC) from registered Indian Shipyards. With a view to identify probable shipyards who can undertake the construction of TSC, the Shipyards are requested in a MoD notification to forward information as sought in the RFI. The aim of seeking this RFI
Russia Likely To Continue Supporting India’s Nuclear Sub Program: Navy Veteran
With a fleet of nearly 200 ships, including two aircraft carriers, over 15 submarines, and around 300 aircraft, the Indian Navy is a formidable force in South AsiaRussia has supported India’s nuclear submarine program since its inception in the 1960s and it will continue to do so, according to an Indian Navy veteran.Commodore Anil Jai Singh, who spent three decades (1981-2011) in India’s
Indian Conventional And Strategic Arms Build-Up: Implications For Pakistan: Pak Media
India’s indigenously made and largest vessel Hi-Tech INS Vikrant aircraft carrierSouth Asia’s regional dynamic is both flamboyant and intricate. Various empires have formed, prospered, and perished over the millennia, as innumerable conflicts and struggles for control of resources spread over the globe. However, 2021 was a year of fierce weapons competition between South Asia’s nuclear neighbors,
Royal Navy Warship HMS Tamar Arrives In Chennai
CHENNAI: Royal Navy warship HMS Tamar arrived in Chennai on Friday on a 13-day visit.Commander Teilo Elliot Smith, commanding officer HMS Tamar, along with captain Ian Lynn, naval advisor at the British high commission, Delhi, called on Rear Admiral S Venkat Raman, flag officer commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry naval area, at the headquarters in Chennai and discussed matters of mutual interest