SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Spain has upped the ante in its bid to win India’s Project-75I contract for six new submarines. Amparo Valcarce, Spain’s Secretary of State for Defence, has extended an invitation to the Indian Navy to witness trials of their cutting-edge Bioethanol Stealth Technology (BEST) Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system.

This technology is integrated into their new S-80 Plus-class submarines and could be a game-changer for the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities.

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Japan is exploring the export of advanced communication antennas for warships to India, according to a Nikkei report. The antenna system, dubbed “UNICORN,” is a collaborative effort by Japanese firms including electronics giant NEC and Yokohama Rubber.

The antenna system, dubbed “UNICORN,” is a technological marvel developed by a consortium of Japanese firms including NEC, a leading electronics manufacturer, and Yokohama Rubber. The UNICORN, formally known as the NORA-50 antenna, is known for its distinctive horn-shaped design that integrates multiple antennas into a single, stealthy structure. This innovative design is currently deployed on Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force escort vessels (FFMs).