GE Aerospace is taking bold steps to strengthen its partnerships in India, capitalizing on the country’s booming aviation sector. The company is significantly ramping up its component sourcing from India, as the country emerges as one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world. This strategic move comes in response to the rapid expansion […]
The sudden collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, has ignited a political firestorm and raised concerns over possible negligence and corruption. The statue, a significant cultural symbol, was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Navy Day celebrations on December 4, 2023. Less than a year […]
Jindal Stainless, a prominent stainless steel manufacturer in India, has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing accreditation from BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. as a qualified vendor for producing and supplying steel sheets and plates. This accreditation, granted after a rigorous quality and credentials audit, will see Jindal Stainless’ Hisar plant in Haryana become a […]
Larsen & Toubro’s Precision Engineering Systems business vertical has secured a prestigious contract valued between Rs 1,000 to 2,500 crores from M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). This contract involves the construction of two Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy, which signed an agreement with HSL in August 2023 for the design and construction […]
In a display of precision and strategic execution, the Indian Navy successfully conducted a 12-hour-long anti-piracy operation on Friday, March 29, resulting in the rescue of 23 Pakistani nationals. The operation targeted a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, FV A1-Kambar, which had been overtaken by Somali pirates. Remarkably, the operation, involving the warship INS Sumedha among […]
In a significant development for India’s defense sector, Navaratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into a substantial contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). The contract, valued at Rs. 847.70 Crore plus taxes, marks a pivotal moment for both corporations and the broader Indian defense industry. Under this agreement, […]
In a significant boost to India’s naval capabilities, Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) has successfully launched its second 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Bahubali, for the Indian Navy. This event took place at TRSL’s facility in Titagarh, Barrackpore, underscoring the company’s commitment to the Ministry of Defence’s Make in India initiative. This launch is part […]
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the State of Qatar released eight Indian Navy veterans, previously sentenced to death, marking a substantial achievement for Indian diplomacy. This move followed a concerted effort by the Indian government to secure the veterans’ release, culminating in their sentences being commuted to extended prison terms. Seven of the eight veterans […]
In a high-stakes rescue operation, the Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to an SOS call from a merchant vessel, Marlin Launda, after it was struck by a missile in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Aden. The missile attack, which caused the vessel to catch fire, had 22 Indians and a Bangladeshi […]
In a move that’s gripping maritime watchers and geopolitical analysts alike, the Indian Navy has ramped up its surveillance to closely monitor the movements of the Chinese ocean research vessel, XIANG YANG HONG 03. The vessel’s trajectory towards Male, the capital of the Maldives, has not gone unnoticed, sparking intense speculation about the intentions behind […]