The drones, known as “sub-sea baby”, struck the Kilo-class submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, the Security Service of Ukraine said. Russia denied the claim.
The L&T-Navantia bid failed to meet technical requirements. The deal, which will easily cost over Rs 70,000 crore, will see the German firm design a new submarine to cater to Indian needs.
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi puts the spotlight on Pakistan's ambitious plan to be 50-ship strong in the next decade. Says operational plans are being tweaked with it in mind.
3 new Scorpène submarines are being built by Mazagon Dock Shipyard in partnership with France's Naval Group. Acquisition of Rafale M aircraft is under Inter-Governmental Agreement.
Spanish firm Navantia is looking to base its Asia operations in India, as Indonesia and Vietnam consider buying submarines from the company, it is learnt.
Rajnath Singh laid foundation stone for 2,900-acre Very Low Frequency (VLF) station in Telangana Tuesday. Apart from the new station, India has a VLF facility in Tirunelveli.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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