Indian Navy’s New Survey Vessel Sandhayak

Sandhayak, Yard 3025, the inaugural vessel among the four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, has been successfully delivered to the Indian Navy on December 4, 2023. Let’s delve into the details of this significant addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet. Contract ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

iDEX Reaches 300th Contract Milestone

The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has achieved a significant milestone by signing its 300th contract. This landmark contract focuses on the design and development of advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors, a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 40th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference

On November 30, 2023, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 40th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing the crucial role of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in enhancing coastal defenses and maritime capabilities. The three-day conference aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore Capital Acquisition Proposals

In a significant development on November 30, 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore. This move aligns with ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

CSL, Kochi Launches First Three ASW Shallow Water Craft for Indian Navy

In a momentous occasion at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Indian Navy witnessed the launch of the first three ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project. Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, the initial trio of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy Receives Third ACTCM Barge

The Indian Navy celebrated a significant achievement on November 30, 2023, with the delivery of the Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127). The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Shankar Mukharjee, INAS, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs