New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the signing of a contract for the acquisition of nine Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK-III, along with Operational Role Equipment, Engineering Support Package (ESP), and Performance Based Logistics (PBL) from HAL Bangalore. The contract, valued at ₹4079.78 Cr, includes an

These two vessels were 5th and 6th in a series of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) being built by GRSEKolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd reached yet another significant milestone by simultaneously launching two ASWSWC warships for the Indian Navy on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. It was certainly a treat for the eyes of those present as these two

In a significant demonstration of operational readiness, India’s Navy recently conducted a major event aboard its aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea. As part of the Naval Commanders Conference, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the highlight of the event was the simultaneous takeoff and cross-deck landing of two Russian-made MiG-29K fighter jets from the Indian aircraft carriers

A group of suspected Somali pirates has reportedly boarded a bulker run by a company in Bangladesh and are now steering the vessel toward Somalia. The shipping company, SK Shipping Lines, part of the KSRM Group, is confirming the attack although details are limited currently.The vessel now named Abdullah (58,000 dwt) was acquired in late 2023 by the company in Bangladesh from Japanese owners and

Washington: Reaffirming the vision of a ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific after India tested the Agni-V missile with MIRV technology, the United States said that it will continue to work as a partner with India and other countries in the region.The US State Department said that both New Delhi and Washington share the vision for an Indo-Pacific region that is "free, open, secure, and prosperous.""The

Three additional vessels from China are scheduled to arrive at the Vizhinjam seaport next month, bringing a total of 17 cranes for the international deep-sea facility being constructed at a cost of ₹7,700 crore, according to a statement by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL). The ships are expected to reach the Vizhinjam coast on April 4th, 17th, and 23rd.The first vessel will have six