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India’s negotiations to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France have yet to be concluded, according to unnamed sources. While an agreement between India’s state-run Mazagon Dock Limited and France’s Naval Group has been confirmed for the submarine project, discussions about costs and technical aspects continue. The deal for the jet variant will be finalised at
New Delhi: Two frontline Indian Naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata arrived in Indonesia’s Jakarta on Monday to participate in the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Indonesian Navy.The Indian Navy, in a press statement, said that INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, the mission which is deployed in South Eastern IOR were accorded a warm welcome by the Indonesian Navy.During the port call
The 3 new submarines are being built by the Mazagon Dock Ltd Shipyard in Mumbai, in partnership with France’s Naval Group. They are designed for hunting down enemy submarines & surface ships. The sixth Scorpene-class submarine procured under P-75, INS Vagsheer, began its trial in MayNew Delhi: India is set to expand its naval power in the Indian Ocean with the purchase of three additional
India is planning to purchase 26 Rafale Marine aircraft, the naval variant of the 36 Rafales that are in service with the Air ForceOn July 13, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enroute to Paris, a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded initial approval for two key defence deals with France: the Acceptance of
Paris: French defence firm Naval Group has welcomed the announcement by India and France regarding the extension of the partnership between the two nations with an objective to explore submarine projects.The statement of Naval Group comes after India and France hailed the success of the first Scorpene submarine construction program (P75 – Kalvari) which is a model of ‘Make in India’ and the
The procurement will create significant employment opportunities in the domestic sector, says the office of the Defence MinisterIt was among the three proposals that were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday. The DAC granted acceptance of necessity for the procurement of three additional Scorpene submarines under the Buy
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 #
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
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
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