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Konkan Shakti Exercise – Key Facts
The United Kingdom (UK) and India are set to launch their biggest joint military exercise called “Konkan Shakti”. Key Facts In the exercise, there will be re-entry of UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) into western Indian Ocean waters. The CSG, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Amit Rastogi: CMD of National Research Development Corporation
Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), after being into service to Indian Navy for 34 years, has taken charge as Chairman & Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation. He took charges on October 18, 2021. Who is Amit Rastogi? He holds ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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