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MH60R Helicopter Successfully Lands and Takes Off from INS Kolkata
The Indian Navy recently achieved a significant milestone with its newest helicopter, the MH-60R, also known as Romeo. The helicopter successfully carried out its maiden landing and take-off from INS Kolkata, an indigenously designed and constructed destroyer. This development marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Rs 19,600 Crore Defence Contracts for NGOPVs and NGMVs
On March 30, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,600 ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Sumedha and the Visit to Port Algiers
INS Sumedha is an indigenously-built stealth offshore patrol vessel that is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors. Recently, it reached Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around. Let’s take a closer look at this vessel and its recent visit. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron and its Visit to Madagascar
The First Training Squadron (1TS) of Indian Navy, based in Kochi, is responsible for providing basic and advanced training to the officer and sailor trainees of the Indian Navy. Recently, two ships, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi, from the squadron ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
‘Sam No Varunah’ Coastal Car Rally
India, surrounded by three seas, has a vast coastline of around 7500 Kms, making the maritime trade a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. On the 59th Maritime Day on 5th April 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
INS Sujata’s Visit to Mozambique
INS Sujata, a Sukanya class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, based at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, recently visited Port Maputo, Mozambique as a part of its Overseas Deployment from 19 to 21 March 2023. The purpose of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Al-Mohed-Al Hindi-23
The Indian Navy Forces and Royal Saudi Naval Forces met in Mumbai recently o finalize preparations for the upcoming joint naval exercise, ‘Al-Mohed-Al Hindi-23’, which is set to take place in May 2023 in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Dronacharya
The Indian Navy’s INS Dronacharya is a prestigious gunnery school located in Kochi, Kerala. The school has been in operation since 1975 and is responsible for training officers and ratings in various fields such as small-arms, naval missiles, artillery, radar, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs