Navy Super Hornet lost to sea in towing accident
All personnel were accounted for and one sailor sustained a minor injury, according to a Navy statement.
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India Signs Historic ₹63,000 Crore Deal For 26 Rafale-Marine Combat Jets To Power INS Vikrant
India and France have finalised a landmark agreement for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets, valued at approximately ₹63,000 crore (around USD 7.6 billion). The deal, approved by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month, marks a significant enhancement of the Indian Navy’s carrier-based aviation capabilities and deepens the strategic defence partnership
INS Vikrant Successfully Completes High-Tempo Operational Validation Phase In The Arabian Sea
INS Vikrant has successfully completed a high-tempo operational validation phase in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s drive for enhanced maritime power and combat readiness.During this intensive exercise, the carrier led a formidable Carrier Battle Group (CBG) comprising destroyers, frigates, submarines, and a diverse air wing, executing complex multi-domain
Germany surges to fourth largest global military spender: SIPRI
Europe has entered a period of high and increasing military spending, “which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future,” Lorenzo Scarazzato, a researcher at SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Productions Program, told Breaking Defense. …
Indian Navy Conducts Successful Anti-Ship Missile Firings To Demonstrate Combat Readiness
The Indian Navy has recently showcased its maritime prowess through a series of successful anti-ship missile firings and participation in multinational naval exercises. These activities, conducted amid heightened regional tensions following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, demonstrate India’s advanced naval capabilities, commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing, and
MAN Energy Solutions and Anglo-Eastern Launch ME-GI Engine Training Facility in Mumbai
MAN Energy Solutions and Anglo-Eastern have inaugurated a state-of-the-art ME-GI (Gas Injection) engine training facility at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC) in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in maritime technical education.Launched on 19 February 2025, this new facility is dedicated to training maritime professionals on the MK-2 ME-GI dual-fuel engine, which is capable
India, France To Ink Rafale-M Fighter Jets Deal On Monday: Sources
India is set to finalise a significant defence acquisition on Monday with the formal signing of a ₹63,887 crore (€6.6 billion) deal with France for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets.This landmark agreement represents a critical capability enhancement for the Indian Navy, addressing long-standing operational gaps while providing a bridge solution until indigenous aircraft development reaches
Estonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target
“The government’s decision means that we are progressing faster than before in building up Estonia’s defence capabilities – that applies to the army, the air force, as well as the navy,” said Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
America’s nuclear arsenal to cost $946B over next decade, government report reveals
The estimated total rose by 25 percent over the last two years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Marines plan full review of IT infrastructure, look for AI opportunities
“We have AI deployed all across the Marine Corps, we have some great examples … but we are doing it [today] in a somewhat siloed manner,” said Capt. Christopher Clark, AI lead at HQ USMC.