Maritime Exercise Malabar Phase II

The Indian Navy is set to take part in “Second Phase of multilateral maritime exercise” called “Exercise Malabar” along with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the United States Navy (USN). Key Facts Malabar ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

AUSINDEX: 4th India-Australia biennial maritime series

India and Australia participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series called ‘AUSINDEX’ on September 30, 2021. Key Facts This exercise will allow the Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy in strengthening their “inter-operability” by sharing the best ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Indian Navy signs contract with BEL to supply Anti-Drone System

The Indian Navy signed a contract with the Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS). Key Facts The NADS comprises of both ‘hard kill’ and ‘soft kill’ capabilities. Contract was signed ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

India-Germany conducts Joint Exercise in Gulf of Aden

Navies of India and Germany conducted a joint exercise in Gulf of Aden on August 26, 2021. Key Facts The joint exercise included helicopter landings as well as search & seizure operations. Frigate ‘Trikand’ from Indian Navy exercised with German ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Joint Guidance for the Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship

Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy signed a ‘Joint Guidance for the Australia- India Navy to Navy Relationship’ document on August 18, 2021. Highlights Document signing ceremony was held virtually between Chief of the Naval Staff of Indian Navy, Adm ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

UK Carrier Strike Group starts maritime exercises with Indian Navy

On 22nd July, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021 of the United Kingdom which is led by the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier has joined the Indian Navy for maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal for three day duration.   ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Indian Navy gets 10th P-8I aircraft from Boeing

Indian Navy received 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from US-based aerospace company, Boeing. Key Points Contract for eight P81 aircraft was signed by defence ministry in 2009. In 2016, ministry signed a contract for four additional P-8I aircraft. 10th P-81 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

INS Tabar conducts military exercise with Italian Navy

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar recently participated in military exercises with frontline frigate of Italian Navy. Key Points INS Tabar joined Italian Navy and entered Port of Naples on July 3 as part of ongoing deployment in Mediterranean. Commanding officer ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

India- USA Navy Passage Exercise

India and USA are all set to conduct Passage Naval Exercise in last week of June 2021. Indian naval ships will carry maritime patrol & other aircraft to participate the exercise with US Navy’s Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group during ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force Joint Exercise

Indian Navy and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) are conducting their first ever exercise in Gulf of Aden. This two-day exercise will end on June 19, 2021. Key Points Indian Naval Ship Trikand participated in the exercise, which is currently ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021