"In an extraordinary development, the ongoing search and rescue mission to recover the remains of personnel from the ill-fated Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-12 aircraft, which crashed on Rohtang Pass in 1968, has achieved significant breakthroughs. The joint team has recovered the remains of four more individuals from the site, marking a significant success in one of India's longest-running search and recovery operations. The mission, led by the Dogra Scouts of Indian Army in collaboration with representatives of Tiranga Mountain Rescue, is part of the larger Chandra Bhaga Mountain Expedition." - Indian Army
BEL has completed delivery of 100 Control Centres for Air Defence Control & Reporting System (Akashteer).
Morocco signed an agreement with India's Tata for production of WhAP 8x8 armoured vehicles for Moroccan Army and export.
Tata has already exported 92 Military Trucks to Morocco in 2023.
Tata has already exported 92 Military Trucks to Morocco in 2023.
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff flagged off the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition from Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa on 02 Oct 24. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in Naval ocean sailing history as the first ever circumnavigation of the globe onboard a sailing vessel by Indian women in double handed mode. The expedition symbolises India's maritime endeavours, showcasing nation's prominence in global maritime activities and Indian Navy's commitment to excellence and women empowerment.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II covering more than 21,600 nautical miles (approx 40,000 km) will unfold in five legs with stop overs at four ports for replenishment and maintenance, as required. The broad contour of voyage will be as follows: -
(a) Goa to Fremantle, Australia
(b) Fremantle to Lyttleton, New Zealand
(c) Lyttleton to Port Stanley, Falkland
(d) Port Stanley to Cape Town, S Africa
(e) Cape Town to Goa
Navika Sagar Parikrama II covering more than 21,600 nautical miles (approx 40,000 km) will unfold in five legs with stop overs at four ports for replenishment and maintenance, as required. The broad contour of voyage will be as follows: -
(a) Goa to Fremantle, Australia
(b) Fremantle to Lyttleton, New Zealand
(c) Lyttleton to Port Stanley, Falkland
(d) Port Stanley to Cape Town, S Africa
(e) Cape Town to Goa
The 17th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was held from 01-02 Oct 24 at Berlin, Germany. Discussions focused on new initiatives to further enhance the scope of bilateral military cooperation and to strengthen ongoing defence engagements across the spectrum. The meeting was conducted in a friendly, warm, and cordial atmosphere.
Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB) on 03 Oct 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India.
Contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tug was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in consonance with “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India.
Contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tug was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in consonance with “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India.