The first submarine under P75I is to be delivered in 7 years from the date of contract signing. So, if a contract is inked tomorrow, the first submarine will come by 2031 earliest.
Proposed ULUAV will be deployed to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and provide radio relays by seamlessly integrating into the existing fleet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Besides Spanish firm, South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are in fray for contract.
Those onboard vessel include British billionaire Hamish Harding, businessman Shahzada Dawood with his son, French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Stockton Rush, OceanGate founder.
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.
The victory at Basantar exemplified the sterling character of Lt Gen Hanut Singh. His regiment, Poona Horse, rose to the moment under his command and accomplished the mission.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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