Putin attends n-submarine ceremony
July 31st, 2012 - 8:56 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a ceremony to launch the construction of Russia's fourth Borei-class (Project 955A) ballistic missile submarine."By 2020, we should ... Read more...
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Iran can produce n-fuel for vessels, submarines: Official
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, July 23 (IANS) Iran has the know-how to produce nuclear fuel for submarines and commercial ships, a top official has said."We have the capability to design nuclear fuel for ... Read more...
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US to redeploy naval fleet in Asia-Pacific region
June 2nd, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US will re-deploy bulk of its naval fleet in the Pacific Ocean by 2020, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said."By 2020, the ... Read more...
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China, Russia to hold joint naval drill
April 18th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 18 (IANS) China and Russia will hold a joint naval exercise in the Yellow Sea this weekend, the Chinese defence ministry said.Dozens of battle ships and submarines will ... Read more...
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BEL to flag surveillance products at defence expo
March 28th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) will showcase its range of products demonstrating its prowess in providing the armed forces robust surveillance and security systems at the ... Read more...
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NATO ends its mission in Libya
November 1st, 2011 - 7:51 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Nov 1 (IANS) NATO Monday officially declared the end of military campaign in Libya, sealing of its seven-month mission in Libya."Today, at midnight Libyan time, a NATO Airborne Early ... Read more...
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Student creates system that transmits data through metal using ultrasound
March 8th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): A doctoral student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a new system that uses ultrasound to transmit large quantities of data and power wirelessly through thick metal walls, ... Read more...
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France transferring submarine technology to India
January 9th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India should be able to produce more than one sophisticated submarine every year, thanks to the transfer of high technology from the French leader in naval defence ... Read more...
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Pak successfully test fires ‘Ghauri Hataf-V’ ballistic missile
December 21st, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Rawalpindi, Dec 21 (ANI): Pakistan has successfully test-fired its ballistic missile- Ghauri Hataf-V.A spokesman for the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the missile is capable of carrying all kinds of ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
UK to launch its biggest, deadliest nuclear submarine
December 14th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 14 (IANS) A nuclear reactor which can power a small city and guidedÂmissiles that can pulverise an enemy more than 1,000 miles away -- meet HMS Ambush, the Royal Navy's ... Read more...
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Navy decommissions submarine INS Vagli in Visakhapatnam
December 10th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
By Basi ReddyVisakhapatnam, Dec.10 (ANI): The Navy has decommissioned one of its oldest submarines, the INS Vagli, at a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.The Commissioning Commanding Officer of INS Vagli, ... Read more...
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After nuclear reactor deal, Pak now eyeing joint construction of Chinese submarines
September 20th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Sep 20(ANI): Pakistan has identified joint construction of submarines with China as one of areas which Islamabad would now like to explore, Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Noman Bashir said."We have the ... Read more...
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US-S.Korea defence drills ’serious provocations and “rude challenges’: North Korea
July 27th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): North Korea declared on Tuesday that it did not fear "military threats" and "warnings" by the United States and South Korea.The country's official KCNA news agency quoted ... Read more...
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Pak Navy test fires ‘foreign’ weapons in Arabian Sea
March 12th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.12 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday reportedly test-fired a number of missiles and torpedoes, acquired from other countries, from ships and submarines in the Arabian Sea.A statement issued by the Pakistan Navy ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Indian Navy learns from nations with women onboard warships
February 7th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
Port Blair, Feb 7 (IANS) Lieutenant Farah al Habshi, the weapons officer on board a Malaysian warship here for a multinational exercise, is a case in point for the Indian ... Read more...
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Indian Navy’s 21st century needs will be met: President (Second Lead)
December 23rd, 2009 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The government is committed to modernizing the Indian Navy in keeping with the requirements of the 21st century, President Pratibha Patil said Wednesday.
In July was launched INS ... Read more...
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Expansion plans of Indian Navy on Navy Day
December 4th, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The three chiefs of Defence staff today, on the occasion of Navy Day paid their homage to the martyrs at the national war memorial at India Gate. ... Read more...
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40 warships, new jets on Indian Navy’s ‘buy’ list
December 2nd, 2009 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Indian Navy will be acquiring 40 warships and new fighter jets indigenously and from abroad, Admiral Nirmal Verma said Wednesday.
Asserting that the navy's primary role remains ... Read more...
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Russia to float out frigate for Indian Navy Nov 27
November 18th, 2009 - 4:47 am ICT by IANS
Kaliningrad (Russia), Nov 18 (RIA Novosti) A Russian shipyard will float out the first of three frigates for the Indian Navy Nov 27, a company spokesman said.
The Yantar shipyard in Russia's ... Read more...
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Outgoing Indian Navy chief to drop anchor in Goa
August 21st, 2009 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 21 (IANS) When Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta retires after 42 years of service on August 31, chances are he will permanently drop anchor in Goa, the state his ... Read more...
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US Navy culture attributed to higher binge drinking among sailors than civilians
June 10th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 10 (ANI): A new study suggests that the nature of the U.S. Navy workplace leads to higher heavy drinking for sailors than for civilians.Published in the Journal of Mixed Methods ... Read more...
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Indian Navy chief on maiden visit to China
April 20th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) On the maiden visit of an Indian Navy chief to China, Admiral Sureesh Mehta will be attending the Chinese International Fleet Review during his week-long tour, an ... Read more...
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India’s indigenous warships may have women officers onboard
February 24th, 2009 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Envisaging a 20 percent women crew on the future Indian Navy warships, the first indigenous aircraft carrier is designed to have berthing facilities for women officers.
Currently women ... Read more...
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Russia to supply more Krivak-class warships to India
February 5th, 2009 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 4 (RIA Novosti) Russia and India are negotiating a new contract on the delivery of additional warships for the Indian Navy, the head of Russia's arms exporter said Wednesday. Currently, ... Read more...
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Indian Air Force Sukhoi jets being retrofitted with cruise missile pods
January 10th, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Two Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI combat jets have been sent to Russia for a retrofit that would enable them launch the aerial version of the BrahMos ... Read more...
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Another terror attack could lead to war between India and Pakistan
December 7th, 2008 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
London/Mumbai, Dec.7 (ANI): Sources close to Indian intelligence have claimed that another terror attack before the 2009 general election would almost certainly make war between India and Pakistan inevitable. America and ... Read more...
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Russia starts building new missile frigate for Indian Navy
June 11th, 2008 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
RIA NovostiKaliningrad (Russia), June 11 (RIA Novosti) The Yantar Shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was slated to launch Wednesday construction of the third Krivak-class frigate for the Indian Navy under ... Read more...
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India acquires capability to fire missiles from under water
May 13th, 2008 - 12:27 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the country's premier military research organisation, Monday said it had successfully acquired the technology to launch missiles from the ocean ... Read more...
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Army commanders favour permanent commission for women
May 1st, 2008 - 9:04 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Opening up more avenues for women in the Indian Army, its top commanders Thursday recommended permanent commissions to lady officers in more branches. The army commanders agreed ... Read more...
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Women should get their due in armed forces: Antony
April 29th, 2008 - 12:04 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday said it was "high time" women were granted "their due" in the armed forces. "I have given an assurance in the Rajya ... Read more...
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India’s defence spending falls below two per cent of GDP
March 4th, 2008 - 11:25 am ICT by admin
By Praful Kumar Singh
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): For the first time in the last 10 years the defence spending will fall below two per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ... Read more...
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Indias defence spending falls below two per cent of GDP
March 3rd, 2008 - 7:33 pm ICT by admin
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): For the first time in the last 10 years the defence spending will fall below two per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ... Read more...
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Naval Chief not in favour of paying more money for Gorshkov
December 3rd, 2007 - 9:40 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Chief of the Indian Navy and the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Monday said that India should not pay more money than initially ... Read more...
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