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Swavlamban 2024: Indian Navy’s Innovation Seminar Begins

October 30, 2024

The Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban – 2024, began on October 29, 2024, in New Delhi. This is the third edition of the seminar. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, inaugurated the event at ..

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Armenia Becomes India’s Leading Defence Export Destination

October 29, 2024

Armenia has emerged as India’s leading destination for defence exports. In the fiscal year 2023-24 achieved a record in defence exports, totalling Rs 21,083 crore (approximately $2.63 billion). This marks a 32.5% increase from the previous year. Rising security concerns ..

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Modi Inaugurates C-295 Aircraft Plant in Vadodara

October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new plant in Vadodara. This facility will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event, marking an important milestone in India’s military aviation capabilities. ..

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Conduct Joint Naval Exercises

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia recently conducted military exercises with Iran in the Sea of Oman. This event marks an important shift in relations between the two countries. Historically, Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals, often supporting opposing factions in regional conflicts. ..

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Launch of Abhay: New ASW Craft for Indian Navy

October 28, 2024

The Indian Navy launched ‘Abhay’, its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The launch took place at L&T in Kattupalli, with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar presiding over the ceremony. Mrs Sandhya Pendharkar, President of the Navy Wives Welfare ..

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SIMBEX 2024

October 26, 2024

The 31st edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is taking place from 23 to 29 October 2024 in Visakhapatnam. The Republic of Singapore Navy Ship RSS Tenacious arrived on 23 October to participate in this event. History of ..

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14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Conference

October 24, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is inaugurating the 14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards conference at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This event marks the first conference of its kind in 19 years. Amit Shah is also attending ..

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Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024

October 24, 2024

The Chanakya Defence Dialogue is an important international seminar hosted by the Indian Army. The second edition will take place on October 24 and 25, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This year’s theme is “Drivers in Nation ..

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India Launches Fourth Nuclear Submarine, S4

October 24, 2024

India launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated S4, at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This submarine is more advanced than its predecessor, INS Arihant (S2). The launch marks an important step in India’s naval capabilities. India’s ..

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Swavlamban Shakti Exercise

October 23, 2024

The Indian Army concluded the Swavlamban Shakti exercise. This integrated training event took place at Babina Field Firing Ranges. The exercise lasted six days, starting on October 17. It involved over 1,800 personnel and a variety of military assets, including ..

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