Indian Navy Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian Navy signs contract with BEL to supply Anti-Drone System
The Indian Navy signed a contract with the Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS). Key Facts The NADS comprises of both ‘hard kill’ and ‘soft kill’ capabilities. Contract was signed in the presence of representatives from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and senior Naval ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat Limited (BEL) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Indian Navy • Naval Anti Drone System (NADS).
India-Germany conducts Joint Exercise in Gulf of Aden
Navies of India and Germany conducted a joint exercise in Gulf of Aden on August 26, 2021. Key Facts The joint exercise included helicopter landings as well as search & seizure operations. Frigate ‘Trikand’ from Indian Navy exercised with German frigate called ‘Bayern’. INS Trikand is deployed for anti-piracy patrol in Gulf of Aden region. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) • India Germany Joint Exercise • India-Europe • India-Germany Relations • Indian Navy
Joint Guidance for the Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship
Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy signed a ‘Joint Guidance for the Australia- India Navy to Navy Relationship’ document on August 18, 2021. Highlights Document signing ceremony was held virtually between Chief of the Naval Staff of Indian Navy, Adm Karambir Singh; and Chief of Navy of Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Michael J Noonan. Document ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Australia • Indian Navy • Joint Guidance Document • malabar exercise • Navy to Navy Relationship • Royal Australian Navy • UPSC
UK Carrier Strike Group starts maritime exercises with Indian Navy
On 22nd July, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021 of the United Kingdom which is led by the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier has joined the Indian Navy for maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal for three day duration. Key Points For the first time, United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021 which is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Carrier Strike Group (CSG) • HMS Queen Elizabeth • Indian Navy • PASSEX • Royal Air Force • Royal Navy • US Marine Corps
Indian Navy gets 10th P-8I aircraft from Boeing
Indian Navy received 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from US-based aerospace company, Boeing. Key Points Contract for eight P81 aircraft was signed by defence ministry in 2009. In 2016, ministry signed a contract for four additional P-8I aircraft. 10th P-81 aircraft is the second aircraft to be delivered under option contract for four additional aircraft ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Boeing P 81 aircrafts • Indian Navy • P-8I Aircrafts • Significance of P81 aircraft