Kilo-class submarine
INS SINDHUDHVAJ Decommissioned
On July 16, 2022, INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned from Indian Navy, after providing service for 35 years. About INS Sindhudhvaj Sindhudhvaj means “flag bearer at sea”. The crest of the submarine portrays a nurse shark un grey colour. This Ship ..
Tags: Indian Naval Ship • Kilo-class submarine
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India to deliver INS Sindhuvir to Myanmar
India is to transfer the Indian Naval Ship Sindhuvir to the Myanmar Navy in the near future. The INS Sindhuvir is a Kilo-Class Submarine. With this, Myanmar is to get its first submarine. Highlights India is to transfer the INS ..
Tags: India-Myanmar • India's Neighbourhood • Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project • Kilo-class submarine • neighbourhood first policy
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to acquire Sprut Light Tanks from Russia
India is currently in advanced talks with Russia to acquire light weight tanks. These are newly developed tanks in Russia. They are being acquired to be used in high altitude areas of Line of Actual Control. Highlights The need to ..
Tags: border issues • Brahmos • defence deals • DefExpo 2020 • Galwan clash
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Iran launchs its first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine ‘Fateh’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has recently launched the country’s first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine, dubbed as Fateh (‘Conqueror’ in Persian). The new submarine will fill a gap between the light Ghadir class and the heavy Kilo-class submarines that the country possesses. ..
Tags: Fateh • Fateh-class submarine • Ghadir • Ghadir-class submarine • Hassan Rouhani