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Why in the news? India delivered two indigenously built warships, Surat and Nilgiri, showcasing advanced technology, self-reliance, and enhanced naval capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Historic Delivery of Two Warships to Indian Navy: On December 20, 2024, two indigenously designed and constructed warships, Yard 12707 (Surat) and Yard 12651 (Nilgiri), were delivered to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy Day 2024, observed on December 4, commemorates the valor of naval forces, highlighting Operation Trident’s success, with a focus on innovation, indigenisation, and showcasing technological advancements at the celebrations in Puri, Odisha. Indian Navy Day 2024: Key Highlights Theme and Celebrations Indian Navy Day is observed annually on December …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Defence technology Why in the News? India’s second nuclear submarine, INS Arighaat, was commissioned yesterday, augmenting India’s nuclear warships and deterrence capabilities, symbolizing significant progress in civil defence technology. Source: Indian express Introduction INS Arighaat launch marks an important milestone in India’s defense capabilities, enhancing its three nuclear warships with advanced submarines. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s second nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ was commissioned to further boost India’s strategic strength as well as to improve upon India’s tech progress from its first submarine, that is, INS Arihant. source:alchetron About Commissioning of INS Arighaat: Event: The second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine for India, INS Arighaat, …
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