For the frst time in the history of the Eastern Naval Command a ship belonging to the Landing Ship Tank Large (LSTL) class was commissioned at Visakhapatnam. INS Kesari, the fourth ship of the Landing Ship Tank Large (LSTL) was commissioned at the naval jetty by Governor Narayan Datt Tiwari. The commissioning of the ship conceded with the International Maritime Day.
Speaking on the ocassion, the Governor said the 21 century has been widely acknowledged as the Century of the Seas, and I have no doubt that during this period, India will continue to figure in the global maritime community, benefiting the
India is ready to export missiles to countries whose names are cleared by the government, top DRDO scientist S Prahlada said here disclosing that trade inquiries had been received from at least five nations. "Government, in principle, is in favour of exports of missiles," he said, adding Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in a position to meet such sale orders.
Though Prahlada did not name the missiles which could be offered in world market but sources said that India could place Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile Brahmos and recently tested surface-to-air Akash for sale. "Countries are looking at Indian products like missile systems and at a recent export exhibition several
Nine-year-old Sukrit has been telling stories to his father, Wing Commander Vikas Jetly, for the last 14 months. His father, however, lies oblivious to his son’s existence. Jetly slipped into coma after his helicopter crashed last February.
His daughter Tanisha (5) prays for him. But there’s no knowing how long the children will have to cling to hope, as military doctors have no answers.
The world of the 40-year-old — who performed stunts for the Indian Air Force’s
While reports are coming in that Tejas will make its European Debut In framed Berlin Air show also know as ILA2008 which kicks off from May 27 to June 1 08 , while Dhruv and HJT-36 which also be displayed and have earlier made to PARIS AIR SHOW, but it will be for first time that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (Hal) will be showcasing India’s multi-role Tejas Fighter aircraft for the first time out side India, it
Indian Navy will induct long range Maritime Patrol Aircraft to enhance its capability.
Indian Naval Staff Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said negotiations for acquiring the aircraft are in final stages.
Addressing the investiture ceremony at the southern Naval Command in Kochi in Kerala state on Thursday, he said in various shipyards in India 33 ships and six submarines are under construction. The Aircraft Carrier ‘Vikramaditya’ and more
The passing-out parade of artificer apprentices of Indian Navy and Yantriks of Coast Guard was held here today. A total of 140 artificer apprentice and 18 Yantriks of 2008 batch passed out from the portals of the training establishment after a rigorous basic training curriculum, making them confident sea warriors. The trainees will now be deputed to various training schools for professional courses, which will enable them to man the frontline ships, submarine and air squadrons of the Indian Navy. Commanding Officer, INS Chilka Commodore MVS Kumar reviewed the passing-out parade and awarded trainees who excelled in various disciplines.
Surya Kiran, the aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday demonstrated breathtaking air stunts in Gorakhpur.
The Indian Air Force is organising such shows across the country to familiarise the public with the activities of the force.
This air show is to motivate the youth. You must have seen, there are several school students and civilians here at the base. We stage this spectacular display for the youth and civilians, so that they are attracted to join the defence forces, especially
Boeing on Monday began final assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon for the U.S. Navy. The P-8A will provide increased capability in long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
The start of final assembly follows closely on the heels of Spirit AeroSystems' delivery of the first P-8A fuselage to Boeing in Renton, Wash. Mechanics loaded the fuselage into a tooling fixture and began installing systems, wires, tubing and other small parts. Boeing will join the P-8A's wings to its body later this year.
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