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Successful completion of the demonstration provides valuable flight-test data for assessing the aircraft’s emergency recovery performance. However, the demonstration does not establish that every emergency landing scenario has been validated or that the helicopter has received final military certification.
The arrival of INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi at Colombo highlights the continuing maritime engagement between the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan naval authorities.
The four 300-tonne Sullage Barges are intended to support the collection and handling of liquid waste associated with maritime operations. Such vessels contribute to waste-management arrangements that allow naval platforms to comply with applicable marine pollution prevention requirements.
The new vessels are designed to supplement the Navy’s existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs), providing additional platforms for maritime surveillance, offshore asset protection and security operations.
The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It provides a framework through which member countries can discuss common security concerns and develop cooperation in defence-related matters.
Paar Autonomy is addressing this technological challenge through GNSS-independent visual-inertial navigation. According to the company’s official website, the technology combines visual information with inertial measurements to support autonomous navigation without relying exclusively on satellite positioning.
Sigma Advanced Systems announced the latest order through a regulatory disclosure on 26 October 2026. The company stated that the agreement, valued at US$102.23 million, covers the manufacture and supply of base bleed units for 155 mm artillery ammunition.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore on 26 October. Around 82% of the proposed procurement value is expected to be sourced from Indian industry
Thales has worked with Indian industrial partners for several years, developing relationships with manufacturers and engineering organisations capable of supplying components and specialised services for its international operations.
The training activities are taking place in and around the Foreign Training Node at Thiruvananthapuram, where the participating contingents are practising military operations suited to different geographical conditions.
