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India and a coalition of African nations have commenced the sea phase of their inaugural joint naval exercise, AIKEYME (Africa India Key Maritime Engagement), in the western Indian Ocean region. This landmark six-day exercise, co-hosted by India and Tanzania, follows the successful completion of the harbour phase in Dar es Salaam and involves navies from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar,
Five Armed Forces Personnel get MacGregor Memorial Medal Award for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance, exploration & adventureChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan felicitated four individuals from the Armed Forces for their outstanding contributions in the fields of military reconnaissance, exploration and adventure activities during the MacGregor Memorial Medal Award
“The 360-degree XR environment allows engineers to assess the health of a platform, regardless of where the fleet is located,” according to a statement from the companies.
The Indian Air Force is poised to significantly expand its Rafale fighter jet fleet with 40 additional aircraft from France through a government-to-government deal, coinciding with the Indian Navy’s imminent acquisition of 26 Rafale-M fighters.This strategic move represents a decisive step toward addressing India’s critical fighter squadron shortage while creating a unified combat ecosystem
Hung Cao, a retired Navy officer, has been nominated to become the under secretary, but has yet to be confirmed.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by commencing the construction of a state-of-the-art Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).The contract for this advanced vessel was signed between GRSE and NPOL in
INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off on April 15, 2025, from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town, South Africa, marking the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition.The send-off event, held at 10:30 AM local time, was attended by dignitaries such as the Officiating Consul General of India in Cape Town, the Defence Attaché of India to South Africa, members of the RCYC Governing
The service wants a ship that can be launched within three years of a contract award being issued, according to a recent request for information.
The three countries, working together, are “arguably the grouping best suited to deliver tangible results when it comes to the balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific,” a new report argues.
India’s expanding partnership with France for the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets represents a calculated strategic move to counterbalance China’s growing military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The recent approvals for Rafale purchases, along with planned negotiations for additional aircraft, constitute one of the most significant military procurement initiatives in India’s history,