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Indo-Thai CORPAT, Coordinated Patrol held
The 30th Indo-Thai CORPAT is being held between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy from November 18, 2020 to November 20, 2020. INS Karmuk, HTMS Kraburi along with the Dornier maritime aircraft are to participate in the CORPAT. The countries have been holding CORPAT along the International Maritime Boundary Line twice a year since 2005. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Act East Policy • BIMSTEC • CORPAT • Dornier aircraft • Exclusive Economic Zone • India-Thailand • Indian ocean region • Indo-Pacific • MAITREE • Maritime Exercises • Sagar • UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) • UNCLOS
India-Maldives review their Defence Cooperation
On December 14, 2019, India and Maldives agreed to expand their maritime security and boost their anti-terror cooperation in order to deal with the common challenges in Indian Ocean Region where China is expanding its military presence. The countries also held the 6th Joint Commission Meeting. It was co-chaired by the External Affairs ministers of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China-Maldives • Dornier aircraft • India-Maldives • Indian Coastal Surveillance system • Indian Ocean • Indian Ocean littoral states • Indian Ocean military base • Maritime Cooperation
Sub-lieutenant Shivangi: India Navy’s First Woman Pilot
The Indian Navy got its first woman pilot (a front-line combat role) as ‘Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi’ completed her operational training in Kochi, Kerala. She received her ‘golden wings’ from Vice Admiral AK Chawla, and will fly the Naval Dornier surveillance aircraft. Key Highlights A batch of 3 trainee officers of 7th Dornier Conversion Course (DOCC) including ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: AK Chawla • Dornier aircraft • First woman pilot • Indian Navy • Sub lieutenant Shivangi
INAS 313: 5th Dornier aircraft squadron commissioned into Indian Navy
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313, the 5th Dornier Aircraft Squadron was commissioned into Indian Navy at Naval Air Enclave, Meenambakkam, Chennai. The INAS 313 has been named as ‘Sea Eagle.’ It is commanded by Cdr Vivek Koman, experienced Dornier test pilot with extensive operational experience. About INAS 313 It derives its name Sea Eagle ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: 5th Dornier aircraft squadron • Admiral Karambir Singh • Cdr Vivek Koman • Chennai International Airport • Dornier aircraft • Indian Naval Air Squadron 313 • Indian Navy