US-India closer to finalizing armed drones deal
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, America is pushing the sale of its armed drones to India. The Biden administration is actively pursuing the deal.
US, UK & Australia unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans
The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the Aukus pact Australia is to get its first nuclear-powered subs – at least three – from the US. The allies will also work to create…
India-Australia Defence Ministers’ phone call
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles today. This dialogue took place as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a four day visit to India. India and Australia are pursuing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the defence cooperation between the two…
Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize drugs worth ₹425 cr from Iranian boat
In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard and the anti-terrorism squad of Gujarat, on Monday apprehended an Iranian boat carrying 61 kg of heroin worth ₹425 crore, the coast guard said in a statement on Tuesday. Five crew members of the boat were also apprehended after the coast guard launched the operation based on…
Constant vigil on Indian borders & entire coastline must be maintained, says Rajnath Singh
Future conflicts will be unpredictable and the constantly evolving world order has forced everyone to re-strategise, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, addressing the Naval Commanders Conference held first time outside Delhi and at sea onboard indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. “Constant vigil on the northern and western borders as well as the entire…
Samudra Paheredar on Overseas Deployment to ASEAN Countries
On the occasion of celebration of 75th India’s independence “Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsava” and 30 years of India-ASEAN relations, Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar with integral helicopter is on Overseas Deployment to ASEAN Countries – Singapore, Cambodia & Malaysia from 26 Feb 23. The Special Role Vessel has been deployed to showcase India’s commitments…
INS TRIKAND PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE
NS Trikand is in Bahrain to participate in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 Feb to 16 Mar 23. She will exercise with participants from over 50 nations and international maritime agencies with the common aim of enhancing maritime security and keeping sea lanes in…
