Monthly Archives: November, 2024

Indian Cos.

SAIL Partners with John Cockerill India for Specialized Steel Production

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SAIL-John Cockerill India MoU: New Delhi, November 29, 2024 – In a strategic move to bolster India’s manufacturing and defense capabilities, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced a significant partnership with John Cockerill India to produce specialized steel products. The collaboration, formally unveiled yesterday, is set to enhance India’s self-reliance in the defense and aerospace sectors by producing high-quality steel tailored for critical applications, including defense-grade equipment, heavy industries, and high-end infrastructure projects.

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Navy

India, UK Will Co-Develop Electric Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy Warships

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Electric Propulsion System for Indian Navy’s Future Warships: Building on their growing strategic partnership, India and the United Kingdom signed a significant agreement on November 28th, 2024, to co-design, co-develop, and co-produce electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy’s next-generation warships. This landmark agreement, formalized as a Statement of Intent (SoI) during the third meeting of the India-UK electric propulsion capability partnership working group in Portsmouth, UK, marks a crucial step towards modernization and technological advancement for the Indian Navy

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News

IAI NeuSphere: A Catalyst for India’s Defence Startups

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IAI’s NeuSphere India Startup Accelerator Programme : New Delhi, India (November 26, 2024) – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aerospace and defense, has launched its NeuSphere Innovation Acceleration Program in India. This initiative aims to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of Indian deep-tech startups. By providing a platform for collaboration and mentorship, NeuSphere seeks to drive technological advancements and strengthen India’s position as a global innovation hub.

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Navy

German Navy Successfully Trials IAI’s BlueWhale AUV

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German Navy completes trial of IAI’s BlueWhale AUV: Berlin, Germany (November 26, 2024) – The German Navy has successfully completed sea trials of the BlueWhale Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This significant milestone marks a key step in enhancing the German Navy’s underwater capabilities and underscores the growing importance of autonomous systems in naval operations.

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Navy

Navantia Completes Installation of Hydrogen AIP System in S-80 Submarine

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Navantia Installs AIP on S-80 Submarine: Cartagena (Spain), November 26th, 2024.- Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has achieved a significant milestone by completing the installation of a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S80 class submarine. This marks the first installation of a third-generation AIP in a submarine. The event was attended by Spanish National Armament Director, Admiral Aniceto Rosique Nieto.

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Postings

Sajid Farid Shapoo Joins as Chief Vigilance Officer of BEML Ltd

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Sajid Fareed Shapoo, IPS joins BEML as CVO: Bangalore: BEML Limited has announced the appointment of Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo as its new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Dr Shapoo is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dr Shapoo has served in key leadership roles, including as Superintendent of Police in Bhind, Satna, Shivpuri, and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh.

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World Market

Fincantieri’s VARD Wins Contract For Offshore Wind Support Vessels

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VARD, a leading global ship design and shipbuilding company and a subsidiary of Fincantieri, has secured a substantial contract for the design and construction of five Walk-to-Work Service Operation Vessels (SOVs). The vessels will be built at VARD’s shipyard in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and are scheduled for delivery between the second half of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028.

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India Joins the Hypersonic Missile Club

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India’s DRDO testfires Hypersonic Missile: New Delhi, India – November 18, 2024 – India has made a significant stride in its defense capabilities by successfully test-firing a long-range hypersonic missile. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the flight test on November 17, 2024, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

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Army

Lockheed Martin Gears Up to Meet Soaring Demand for PAC-3 Missiles

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US Army awards Lockheed Martin major order for PAC-3 Missiles: Grand Prairie, TX – November 14, 2024 – In a move driven by the rapidly growing global demand for advanced missile defense systems, the U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract to increase production capacity for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE). This strategic partnership aims to deliver 650 PAC-3 MSEs per year, bolstering global security with the world’s most advanced missile defense technology.

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Army

Rheinmetall Wins Canada Order for Heavy Recovery Vehicles

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Canada to procure heavy recovery vehicles from Rheinmetall: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada – [November 14, 2024] – Rheinmetall Canada has secured a significant contract from the Canadian government to supply 85 heavy recovery vehicles to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of the Enhanced Recovery Capability (ERC) project. The five-year contract, valued at $325 million CAD, also includes recovery equipment and other modifications, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2027.

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News

Antariksha Abhyas 2024: India Conducts Maiden Space Warfare Exercise

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India’s Space Warfare Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024: New Delhi, India – November 13, 2024 – India’s Defence Space Agency (DSA) has successfully conducted its inaugural ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024’ exercise, a significant step towards enhancing the country’s strategic readiness in space warfare. The three-day tabletop exercise, held from November 11-13, 2024, brought together experts from the Indian Armed Forces, government ministries, scientific institutions, and academia.

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DRDO LRLACM: India Tests Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

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DRDO’s Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM): New Delhi, India – November 12, 2024 – India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone in its indigenous missile development program with the successful maiden flight-test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

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Rheinmetall, ICEYE Team Up to Provide Ukraine with Vital Satellite Imagery

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Rheinmetall-ICEYE team up to provide satellite imagery to Ukraine: Düsseldorf, Germany – [November 11, 2024] – Rheinmetall and ICEYE, a leading provider of SAR satellite imagery, have joined forces to deliver critical satellite intelligence to Ukraine. This collaboration, initiated in September 2024, has already led to a significant agreement between Rheinmetall and the Ukrainian government, with the support of the German government.

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Navy

UAE’s EDGE Group, Fincantieri Will Co-develop Underwater Solutions

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EDGE-Fincantieri MoU for underwater solutions: Abu Dhabi, UAE / Trieste, Italy / Paris, France – November 5, 2024 – EDGE, a global leader in advanced technology and defense, and Fincantieri, a world-renowned shipbuilding powerhouse, have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize the underwater sector. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and construction of cutting-edge underwater systems.

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