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Yudh Abhyas-2024

The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2024, started on September 9, 2024, at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan....

September 10, 2024

Indian Navy Acquires 500 Sonobuoys

The Indian Navy has taken a major step to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities by purchasing 500 sonobuoys for $52.8 million (around Rs 436 crore). These sonobuoys...

September 10, 2024

India Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat

India has recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), named INS Arighaat. This is a major boost to India’s naval capabilities, coming after the first SSBN,...

September 7, 2024

India, South Africa Sign Submarine Rescue Cooperation Agreement

The Indian and South African navies formalized an agreement to improve submarine rescue support, on September 4, 2024. This agreement is designed to ensure the safety of South...

September 5, 2024

Indian Navy’s P8i Aircraft Lands in France for Varuna Exercise

For the first time, an Indian Navy P8i Poseidon aircraft has landed at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France. This is a significant event, happening as part...

September 4, 2024

Taiwan Plans Major Stinger Missile Purchase from US

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to boost its defense by buying over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States. This move comes in response to...

September 2, 2024

3rd Edition of India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)

The INDUS-X Summit is a major event where leaders from India and the United States come together to talk about new ideas and technologies in the defense sector....

August 31, 2024

India Commissions Second Nuclear Submarine, INS Arighaat

India recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) called INS Arighaat. This event took place in Visakhapatnam and was a significant step in strengthening India’s defense...

August 30, 2024

INS Mumbai to Make Maiden Visit to Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai is scheduled to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 26, 2024. This visit is important as it highlights the growing maritime cooperation...

August 26, 2024

US Approves $52.8 Million Sonobuoy Sale to India

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has given the green light for a possible sale of anti-submarine warfare equipment to India, worth around USD 52.8 million....

August 24, 2024

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