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Why in the news? India and Italy announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, focusing on defence cooperation, classified information exchange, and enhanced maritime collaboration during the G-20 summit in Brazil. Key Agreements and Initiatives: India and Italy will negotiate a defence industrial roadmap to enhance bilateral military cooperation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is …
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 Indian Navy hosted the third MAHASAGAR edition, focusing on collaborative training with Indian Ocean Region nations to address shared maritime security challenges and enhance regional resilience. About MAHASAGAR: The Indian Navy hosted the third edition of MAHASAGAR on November 5, 2024, a high-level virtual interaction involving maritime leaders from Indian …
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 and Oman recently held the bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr in Goa, involving INS Trikand, Dornier aircraft, and complex naval drills to strengthen maritime security ties. Overview and Significance: Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman, initiated in Oman was the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country …
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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