Indian Navy
Tankai Method
The Tankai method, also known as the stitched shipbuilding method, is a remarkable 2000-year-old technique of constructing ships by stitching wooden planks together. This technique offers numerous advantages, such as flexibility and durability, making the ships less susceptible to damage ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
INS Kirpan
In a historic move, India has embarked on a significant journey by gifting its in-service missile corvette, INS Kirpan, to Vietnam. This marks the first time that India has bestowed a fully operational corvette upon a ‘Friendly Foreign Country.’ The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’
The Indian Navy’s training capabilities received a significant boost as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex ‘Dhruv’. This state-of-the-art complex aims to enhance practical training in the Indian Navy, providing real-time experience in navigation, fleet operations, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
MH60R Helicopter Successfully Lands and Takes Off from INS Kolkata
The Indian Navy recently achieved a significant milestone with its newest helicopter, the MH-60R, also known as Romeo. The helicopter successfully carried out its maiden landing and take-off from INS Kolkata, an indigenously designed and constructed destroyer. This development marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Rs 19,600 Crore Defence Contracts for NGOPVs and NGMVs
On March 30, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,600 ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Sumedha and the Visit to Port Algiers
INS Sumedha is an indigenously-built stealth offshore patrol vessel that is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors. Recently, it reached Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around. Let’s take a closer look at this vessel and its recent visit. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs