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Why in the news? Sea Vigil-24, a nationwide coastal defence exercise, will engage multiple agencies and stakeholders on November 20-21, 2024, enhancing India’s maritime security and readiness against potential coastal threats. Overview of Sea Vigil-24 Coastal Defence Exercise: The Indian Navy is set to conduct Sea Vigil-24, the fourth edition of India’s national-level coastal defence …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy’s INS Vela submarine arrived in Colombo for a three-day operational turnaround, reinforcing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. About the Visit Details and Purpose: Indian Navy’s submarine INS Vela arrived in Colombo on a three-day visit. The submarine received a ceremonial welcome by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The 31st SIMBEX, a key annual naval exercise between India and Singapore, is underway in Visakhapatnam. This year’s drills enhance interoperability through coordinated operations and reflect both countries’ commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation. Understanding the SIMBEX: SIMBEX (Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual naval exercise between the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has launched its fourth SSBN, codenamed S4*, enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities with K-4 ballistic missiles and marking a significant advancement in indigenous defence manufacturing. About India’s Fourth SSBN Launch: India has quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), codenamed S4*, at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) will be powered by LM2500 engines from General Electric, enhancing India’s maritime offensive and defensive capabilities, starting 2027. Details about the NGMV Project: The Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) will be powered by advanced LM2500 marine engines supplied by General Electric, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Larsen and Toubro has launched INS Samarthak, the first of two multi-purpose vessels for the Indian Navy, enhancing capabilities in maritime surveillance and next-generation weapon testing, aligning with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Details about the Launch of INS Samarthak: Larsen and Toubro (L&T) recently launched the INS ‘Samarthak,‘ a …
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