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US Navy hands over MH-60R multi role helicopters to India
United States Navy has handed over first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to Indian Navy, further strengthening the India-US defence relationship. Key Points Indian Navy is procuring 24 of MH-60R helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Helicopters are being procured under foreign military sales from US at an estimated cost of USD 2.4 billion. Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-US • India-US Defence relations • Lockheed Martin • Lockheed Martin MH-60R helicopters • MH-60R multi role helicopters
US launches Extremely High Frequency Satellite for military communication
On March 26, 2020, the United Nations Space Force launched a hyper-secure satellite for its military communications. With the launch of the satellite the United States has begun its first National Security Mission. The satellite launching has come at a stage where the number of COVID-19 infected persons has overtaken Italy and China. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Arms Race • China-US • Lockheed Martin • Satellite Launch • space • Space Wars • US Space Command • US-Russia
Lockheed Martin unveils new F-21 Fighter Jet
US defence giant Lockheed Martin unveiled the F-21 multi-role fighter jet at Asia’s biggest air show Aero India-2019. Lockheed Martin will manufacture the plane in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems under India’s flagship programme Make in India. F-21 Fighter Jet The company states that the F-21 fighter jet is specifically configured for the Indian Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Aero India 2019 • Boeing • Dassault Aviation • Eurofighter Typhoon • F-21 multi-role fighter jet • Gripen • Indian Air Force • Lockheed Martin • MiG-35 • Rafale • Russia • Super Hornet • US
Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Inaugurated
The Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor. During the inauguration, investments worth over Rs 3,038 crore in this defence corridor were announced. Lockheed Martin, a global security giant, also announced its intention to invest in the corridor. About the Corridor The important features about the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Chennai • Coimbatore • Hosur • Lockheed Martin • Salem • Self reliance in defence • Tamil Nadu • Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor • Tiruchirappalli • Union Defence Minister
Lockheed Martin, Tata JV to make F-16 jet wings in India
American security and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture wings of its F-16 fighter jets in India. Producing F-16 wings in India will support Central Government’s flagship ‘Make in India’ programme and strengthen Lockheed Martin’ strategic partnership with TASL. Key Facts Lockheed Martin and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Business • Defence • Defence Manufacturing • Economy • F-16 jet wings • Lockheed Martin • Make in India • National