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Topic: Submarines

Pune-based firm bags DRDO, Navy contract for development of underwater-launched UAV

Proposed ULUAV will be deployed to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and provide radio relays by seamlessly integrating into the existing fleet.

Agnipath, submarines, Vajra, Rafale M and theaterisation – focus areas of Modi 3.0

The first mega deal likely to get the green light from the defence ministry is the procurement of 100 additional Vajra K-9 howitzers. The government will also name the new Army chief this month.

India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades 

This deployment by the Indian Navy Friday is a stark contrast to the submarine history of the last two decades that has seen the arm hit by dwindling strength, accidents and write-offs.

Indian Navy is opening submarine doors to women, but it must navigate crewing challenges

The Navy is set to induct women in submarines, but these deployments come with specific crewing, bunking, and privacy issues that must be addressed.

From submarines to aircraft, Spain looks at deepening ties with India

Ambassador José María Ridao discusses growing defence cooperation with India & a raft of other challenges including FTA with EU as Madrid seeks to deepen ties with New Delhi.

‘Stealthy and fast’: All about the Scorpene submarines that India is set to acquire more of from France

The 3 new submarines are being built by the Mazagon Dock Ltd Shipyard in Mumbai, in partnership with France's Naval Group. They are designed for hunting down enemy submarines & surface ships.

India’s L&T and Spanish Navantia team up to bid for Navy’s delayed mega submarine deal

Besides Spanish firm, South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are in fray for contract.

Missing Titanic sub, its rescue operation’s race against time captivate worldwide audience

Those onboard vessel include British billionaire Hamish Harding, businessman Shahzada Dawood with his son, French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Stockton Rush, OceanGate founder.

Defence PSUs are headless. Struggle for power hurting national security

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has been without a head since Feb this year due to power struggle between naval officers and civil servants on criteria of qualifications.

US, Canadian ships & planes look for missing sub that took tourists on trip to Titanic wreckage

US Coast Guard said boat on the surface lost contact with sub, called Titan, about 1 hour and 45 minutes after it began diving toward site of Titanic's wreckage on Sunday morning.

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Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.