New bill would create commission to investigate state of American shipbuilding
The bill, “Save Our Shipyards Act,” is co-sponsored by a trio of bipartisan House members.
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Saildrone, Palantir partner to use AI to streamline USV manufacturing, operations
“Leveraging Palantir’s sophisticated manufacturing and AI tools will allow us to streamline manufacturing and radically enhance fleet capabilities,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone’s CEO
Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships Project Gains Momentum; Keel Laid For Second Ship At L&T Facility
The Indian Navy has marked a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance its blue water capabilities with the keel laying ceremony of the second Fleet Support Ship (FSS) at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.This ceremony underscores the Navy’s strategic push towards self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding, aligning with the government’s initiatives of
Why Indian Army Must Integrate Drone Into Its Combined Arms
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has underscored the strategic importance of integrating drones into military operations, offering valuable lessons for the Indian Army. Drones have emerged as a critical component of modern warfare, serving multiple tactical and strategic purposes for both Russia and Ukraine.They have been used extensively for reconnaissance, artillery direction, and direct attacks,
IAF Chief Calls For Joint Military Strategy To Tackle New-Age Warfare
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, has reiterated the need for a joint military strategy to effectively tackle the challenges of new-age warfare. In a recent address at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, he highlighted the importance of integrated training and operational synergy among the three services—Army, Navy, and Air Force—to enhance
China Is Mapping The Seabed To Unlock A New Edge In Warfare
China is actively engaged in mapping the seabed across vast areas, particularly in the Indian Ocean, under the guise of civilian research. This effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance its military capabilities, especially in submarine warfare.The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has noted that while these surveys contribute to scientific and commercial endeavours,
MoU On `Scorpene’ Class Submarine Maintenance Between India-Brazil To Be Finalised Soon
India and Brazil are nearing the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines, marking a significant step in their growing defence partnership.This collaboration aims to leverage Brazil’s extensive expertise in submarine maintenance to enhance India’s naval capabilities and accelerate its self-reliance in defence production. The
Important Agreements, Announcements On Maritime Security Expected: Indian High Commissioner To Mauritius
The Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has expressed optimism about significant agreements and announcements on maritime security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the island nation. This visit, scheduled for March 11-12, 2025, marks the first by Prime Minister Modi since 2015 and is seen as a crucial moment for strengthening bilateral ties, particularly
DRDO’s Air-Droppable Container For Boeing P-8I Receives Type Certification
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully achieved type certification for its air-droppable container, ADC-150, designed for use with the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft.The ADC-150 has a payload capacity of 150 kg and was developed to enhance the naval operational logistics capabilities by providing critical engineering stores to ships
French Rafale Jets To Replace MiG-29s In Indian Navy
India and France have finalized negotiations for the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter jets, valued at approximately USD 7.6 billion, to replace the ageing MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB aircraft currently operated by the Indian Navy. The Rafale-M, a carrier-based variant, will be deployed on the INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya aircraft carriers, enhancing the Navy’s operational capabilities, reported a