SOURCE:  Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipbuilding Limited to supply its electric replenishment-at-sea equipment for its Fleet Support Ships programme.

The Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of five large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. The advanced electric RAS system is crucial for naval vessels during extended missions

SOURCE: PIB

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on December 03, 2024, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 05 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs. 21,772 Crores.

DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy. These are designed to perform the task of Low Intensity Maritime Operations, Surveillance, Patrol, and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations close to coast. In addition, these vessels will play an effective role in Anti-Piracy missions, especially in and around our Island territories. DAC also accorded AoN for procurement of 120 Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC-1). These vessels are capable to perform multiple roles, including escorting High Value Units such as Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, and Frigates, Submarines for coastal defence.

SOURCE: PTI

Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Brahmaputra, which turned to a side and was damaged following a fire onboard more than four months ago, has been set “upright” and the guided missile frigate will be back at sea, a top official said on Tuesday.

Vice-Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, said the restoration plan of the warship will be chalked out after the Navy completes a full survey on the extent of damage caused to the vessel.

SOURCE: ANI

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said that the Navy has redoubled the focus on the infusion of niche and disruptive technologies.

Highlighting the Indian Navy’s technological advancement Navy Chief said, “We have been closely monitoring technological enhancement and the changing character of warfare. We have accordingly redoubled our focus on the infusion of niche and disruptive technologies – AI, ML, Robotics and Quantum Computing.”

SOURCE: PTI

The countdown for Isro’s dedicated commercial mission, the launch of Proba-3 spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA) slated for December 4. began here on Tuesday. Wednesday’s launch would be a technology demonstration mission. NewSpace India Ltd is the commercial arm of Isro which would launch client vehicles and has secured the order from the European Space Agency for its latest mission.

“The 25-hour countdown started at 3.08 pm on Tuesday and right now the preparatory works (for the launch) are going on,” an Isro official told PTI on Tuesday.

SOURCE: PTI

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday invited Israeli startups to collaborate with Indian firms on the National Quantum Mission.

Singh made the offer to Israel’s Industry and Economy Minister Nir Barkat who met him here. The two leaders discussed collaboration in startups in the space, quantum technology, agriculture and health sectors.

SOURCE: PTI

The ‘tandel’ (captain) of fishing boat FV Marthoma was booked in connection with the death of two persons following its collision with Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Goa, a Mumbai police official said on Monday.

The incident, which took place on November 21 some 70 nautical miles into the sea, resulted in two deaths, while 11 persons suffered injuries. The submarine suffered damage of more than Rs 10 crore, while the fishing boat sank.

SOURCE: PTI

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura’s capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of “security reasons”, a day after the mission’s premises was breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka. 

Amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Dhaka summoned the Indian envoy posted there to protest against the alleged vandalism of its mission in Tripura.

SOURCE: PTI

The Biden Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones at an estimated cost of $1.17 billion.

The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a notification to the Congress.

SOURCE: PTI

In-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said on Tuesday that India is almost self-reliant in data required for strategic applications, thanks to NavIC, the country’s satellite navigation system similar to GPS. For civilian uses, too, where the stakes are not as high as in strategic applications, Goenka stressed the importance of avoiding dependency on foreign systems that could leave India vulnerable.

“Our goal with NavIC is to ensure that for all strategic needs — whether in defence, civilian use or industry — we are not reliant on others. If someone cuts off supply, we should have the capability to switch to our own systems,” he said at a panel discussion during the GeoSmart India 2024 conference in Hyderabad.

SOURCE: ANI

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said that the maritime force keeps a watch on the Chinese PLA Navy in the Indian Ocean Region. “We are keeping a close watch on the extra-regional forces operating in the Indian sea including the PLA Navy, the warships and even their research vessels and know what they are doing and where they are,” Tripathi said while addressing the media at a press conference.

The Naval Chief said that the Chinese Navy was manifesting itself more in the Pacific oceans and ensuring that Indian interests in the Indian Ocean are not affected.

SOURCE: PTI

India remains committed to engaging with China to arrive at a fair and mutually acceptable framework for boundary settlement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, noting that India-China relations cannot be normal in the absence of a clearly articulated approach.

Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, the minister said India-China ties have been abnormal since 2020 when peace and tranquillity in border areas were disturbed due to Chinese actions.

SOURCE: PTI

A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country citing provocative news aired on them, according to a media report.

Lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan filed the petition and confirmed the matter on Monday, the Dhaka Tribune reported. Bhuiyan said a hearing on the application may take place on the High Court bench, which will consist of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi.

SOURCE: PTI

A demonstration was held in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday to protest the government’s decision to scrap the India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime (FMR).

The demonstration, led by the United Zou Organisation (UZO), started at the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ around 11.30 am. Carrying posters and placards, the demonstrators raised slogans against the government’s decision to scrap FMR and fence the international border.

SOURCE: PTI

The Indian Army has deployed over 2,000 personnel for the search of the Meitei man who has been missing for over a week, police said.

Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, a native of Assam’s Cachar district who lived in Khukrul in Imphal West, was a works supervisor for a contractor working with the Military Engineering Services (MES) in Leimakhong Military Station of the 57th Mountain Division, according to the Army.