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At the summit, which adopted the theme BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an initiative to strengthen regional maritime security cooperation through joint exercises.
During his career, he accumulated more than 3,500 flying hours across a wide range of military aircraft, including the Mirage-2000, various MiG variants, Jaguar fighter aircraft and transport aircraft.
The wheeled Vikram VT-21 has successfully demonstrated its ability to meet mobility requirements, cross trenches and undertake amphibious operations during development testing.
The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Chandrasekharan Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, and K. V. Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of Kakinada Seaports Limited.
The Next-Generation Corvette programme is intended to provide the Indian Navy with a new class of high-speed, versatile surface combatants capable of undertaking a broad range of maritime security and combat operations.
The Indian Air Force is reportedly examining Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft as a potential surveillance platform. The development comes after the Indian Army selected the American-made system and JSW Defence partnered with Shield AI to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities for advanced autonomous aircraft.
Built by Larsen & Toubro with Over 75% Indigenous Content, the Indian Navy’s New Multi-Purpose Vessel Will Support Autonomous Naval Systems, Advanced Weapons Trials and Maritime Security Operations
Bengaluru-Based Defence Electronics Manufacturer Wins Initial European Order for Indigenous Precision-Guidance Technology, Opening Opportunities for Larger Export Contracts
Japan has confirmed sending defence personnel to India to explore potential training arrangements for long-range surface-to-ship missiles and small attack drones. The initiative comes as Tokyo expands its stand-off defence capabilities, including the approximately 1,000-kilometre-range Type-25 missile, and seeks suitable facilities for realistic military exercises.
Larsen & Toubro and BAE Systems have commenced manufacturing the BvS10 Sindhu articulated all-terrain vehicles at Hazira in Gujarat. The Indian Army’s initial order of 18 vehicles is expected to strengthen military mobility across the high-altitude regions of Ladakh and the challenging desert and marshland terrain of Kutch, with deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2027.
