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India communicates to France decision to procure 26 Rafale Marine jets

India formally communicates to France decision to procure 26 Rafale jets for Navy. Negotiations on pricing and other details to follow. India sent letter of request to French govt. under govt-to-govt framework. India-France ties on upswing; joint projects incl. jet/heli engines, Scorpene subs.

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INS Imphal, India’s first warship, delivered 4 months ahead of schedule

MDL delivers INS Imphal, third ship of Project 15B Class of stealth guided missile destroyers, four months ahead of schedule. It is equipped with two helicopters, has an endurance of 4,000 nautical miles, and can carry out a 42-day mission

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'Dead' for 20 years, ex-navy employee arrested by Delhi Police for triple murder

After faking his death, Balesh fled to Punjab; later moved to Delhi’s Najafgarh with his family.

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Navy forms new appraisal mechanism for its officers

The Indian Navy has institutionalised a new ‘transformative initiative’ of ‘360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism’ for various promotion boards

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Navy introduces '360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism' to ensure better evaluation for promotion

The '360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism' is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future leadership landscape within the Indian Navy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Navy to unveil ‘Swavlamban 2.0’ next week: Vice-Chief

Indian Navy to release 'Swavlamban 2.0' roadmap next week, surpassing target of developing 75 futuristic technologies in partnership with domestic MSMEs and startups. AoN obtained for 12 cases worth ₹1,500 crore; products worth ₹200 crore already signed. Fire-fighting suit and bot developed, export queries from other countries.

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INS Sumedha at Port Alexandria in Egypt to participate in 'Exercise Bright Star-23'

This endeavor offers a golden opportunity for the Indian Navy to enhance and showcase its interoperability with partner nations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Navy aircraft lands in Indonesia on return transit from Malabar exercise

The Indian Navy’s P-8I, Multi Role Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft landed at Jakarta Airport on return transit post participation in Ex Malabar-23 on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Defence Ministry signs ₹19,000-crore contract with HSL for five fleet support ships

Defence Ministry signs ₹19,000 crore contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited for 5 fleet support ships, to be built in India. Ships to enhance Indian Navy's blue water capability and generate 168.8 lakh man-days

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Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

RAAF F-35s join Malabar naval exercise; four nations showcase strong cooperation, shared values & collective ability to ensure free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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Further delay in delivery of stealth frigates from Russia; now expected in May and October 2024

The delivery of two Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates under construction for the Indian Navy in Russia has been further delayed, and they are now expected to be delivered by May and October 2024

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Night flight services may severely hit as Navy takes up resurfacing of runway at Vizag airport

VISAKHAPATNAM: Around a dozen night flight services, including an International flight to Singapore, would be stopped from November of this year to accommodate resurfacing works of the runway in Visakhapatnam International Airport which is under the control of the Indian Navy.

The Times of India

Oman Minister appreciates progress made by India in defence manufacturing

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar discussed with Oman Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani issues related to bilateral defence cooperation and thanked him for the assistance provided to the Indian Navy ships calling ports in Oman.

The Hindu

Two Indian military aircraft visit Australia’s strategic Cocos Islands

An Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an IAF C-130 transport aircraft visited Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) in the Southern Indian Ocean, close to Indonesia in early July, sources said

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Two women in spirited rivalry for a chance to sail around the world solo

Two women naval officers, Lt. Cdr. K. Dilna from Kozhikode, Kerala, and Lt. Cdr. Roopa Alagirisamy from Puducherry, are hard at training to fulfil a dream. At the end of a nearly year-long session, one of them will be selected for a solo voyage around the globe.

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Indian Navy bans carrying batons by its personnel, ending 'colonial legacy'

The Navy has now instructed that a ceremonial baton be placed appropriately in the office of the head of the organisation of every unit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

Indian naval ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously-built Missile Corvette of the Khukri class, will make a three-day visit to Sri Lanka’s eastern harbour of Trincomalee to further people-to-people connect and familiarise the people with the Indian Navy

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Missile boat Kirpan decommissioned from Indian Navy, handed over to Vietnam as gift

The decommissioning and handing over ceremony was presided over by Adm. Kumar and Rear Adm. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Chief of Staff, VPN.

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NIA files charge-sheet against two including a Pakistan national in an espionage case related to Indian Navy in Vizag

NIA chargesheeted Akash Solanki and Meer Balaj Khan for espionage activities, revealing classified info of Indian Navy to Pak agents. Akash, an EAC at Naval Dockyard, Vishakhapatnam, was receiving monetary compensation from Meer Balaj Khan for the info. Further investigations are continuing.

The Hindu

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation

The Indian government announced the selection of the naval variant of Rafale jets to equip the Indian Navy with the latest-generation fighter, Dassault Aviation, French aerospace major and maker of the aircraft, said on July 15.

The Times of India

Mega defence deals expected during PM Modi’s trip to France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in France on July 13 and will be guest of honour at the nation’s Bastille Day celebrations on July 14. It will be PM Modi’s fifth trip to France.

The Hindu

L&T, Nevantia join hands to bide for Indian Navy’s mega submarine acquisition programme

Larsen & Toubro and Spanish defence major Navantia on July 10 inked a ‘teaming agreement’ to jointly bid for the Indian Navy’s ₹43,000-crore contract for the procurement of six stealth submarines.

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Navy Chief leads outreach programme in Ladakh

Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar hosted a major outreach programme ‘Julley Ladakh’ (Hello Ladakh) in Leh over two days, July 6 and 7, which the Navy said was aimed to “enhance greater participation of the youth from Ladakh

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Navy launches outreach programme in Ladakh for greater participation of youths in armed forces

The Indian Navy on July 6 said it has embarked on a multi-dimensional outreach programme in Ladakh, especially to ensure greater participation of the youth from the Union Territory in the defence services.

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TAPAS 201 UAV ready for user trials, says DRDO

The indigenously-developed TAPAS 201 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is now ready for user evaluation trials, says DRDO

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