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Mazagon Dock delivers 6th and final Scorpene submarine to Navy

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited delivered the final Scorpene-class submarine, Vaghsheer, to the Indian Navy on Thursday, completing Project 75. “This project strengthens the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and supports the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative,” he added. Its induction into the Navy follows the successful completion of MDL's contractual commitments under Project 75, marking the shipyard as the …

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Defence Ministry signs two contracts on AIP modules, heavy torpedoes for Scorpene submarines

The Hindu

The Union Ministry of Defence on Monday signed two contracts related to Scorpene-class submarines worth ₹2,867 crore. The first contract is for the construction of the air independent propulsion module developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and its integration onboard. “The contract for construction of AIP Plug and its integration was inked with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Indian Navy Day 2024: ‘We salute the valiant personnel who protect our seas,’ says PM Modi

Live Mint

Indian Navy Day 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy on the Indian Navy Day 2024. “On Navy Day, we salute the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy who protect our seas with unmatched courage and dedication," Modi said in a post on X. Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4 every year …

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India to ink deal for Rafale jets, submarines soon: Navy chief

Hindustan Times

India is likely to sign by January 2025 two deals with France for 26 new Rafale-M fighter jets and three more Scorpene-class submarines to sharpen its combat capabilities, navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday, adding that 62 warships and a diesel-electric submarine are under construction at various Indian shipyards, and the government has approved a project to build …

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1 month, 1 week ago

₹90,000 Crore Naval Upgrade: Indian Navy may buy 26 Rafale, 3 Scorpene submarines by next month

Live Mint

The Indian Navy is planning to finalise deals for 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft worth ₹90,000 crore. Additionally, discussions for three Scorpene submarines are underway, which will be finalised by next month, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi informed ANI on Monday. "The Indian Navy is hoping to sign the deals for Rafale-Marine and three additional Scorpene submarines by next …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rafale-M jets, scorpene submarines project: Major announcement on significant defence procurement deal

India TV News

Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi said on Monday India is expected to seal separate contracts for the procurement of 26 naval variant Rafale fighter jets and three additional Scorpene submarines next month. The procurement of additional submarines, with higher indigenous content, will not only help in maintaining required force level and operational readiness of the Indian Navy, but also create …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fishing vessel rams into submarine, two missing

Hindustan Times

A fishing boat collided with an Indian Navy submarine off the Goa coast on Thursday night, with the freak accident sinking the boat and leaving two fishermen missing. “Search and rescue efforts were immediately launched by the Indian Navy with six ships and aircraft, and 11 crew have been rescued so far,” the Indian Navy said in a statement, without …

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6 months, 1 week ago

DRDO takes up preliminary study on development of indigenous conventional submarine

The Hindu

As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. This will be a continuation of the Advanced Technology Vessel project, to build a conventional submarine, under which the Arihant series of nuclear ballistic missile submarines …

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8 months, 1 week ago

CDS Gen Chauhan's visit to France reaffirms long-standing strategic partnership: Govt

The Hindu

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan interacted with top executives of several French defence majors, including Dassault Aviation, Safran and Naval Group, with a view to build futuristic capabilities of the Indian armed forces. "Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concluded a comprehensive visit to France, which has reaffirmed the continued long-standing strategic partnership between India and France," …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule

India TV News

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations at Delhi's Kartavya Path on January 26, is scheduled to reach Jaipur on Thursday. HERE IS HIS FULL SCHEDULE The French president's aircraft is scheduled to land at Jaipur airport at 2.30 pm PM Modi to welcome Macron at around 5.30 pm, and the two …

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1 year ago

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

The Hindu

December 21, 2023 09:41 pm | Updated 09:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI India has received price bids from France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters as well as three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. While the Rafale-M is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement, the submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How Indo-French defence cooperation will contribute to global peace and security

Firstpost

With the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1947 and the upgradation to a strategic partnership in 1998, India and France have come a long way to improve their bilateral relationship. Key agreements signed during PM Modi’s visit to France India’s outreach to enhance its global position and secure its strategic interest over the years has strategically and tactically aligned to …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Contract for three more Scorpene submarines likely by end-2024; first delivery expected by 2031

The Hindu

The contract for three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines is expected to be concluded by end-2024 and first submarine delivered likely in 2031 as the procurement process is set to begin shortly following the Acceptance of Necessity for the procurement from the Defence Acquisition Council on July 13. As reported by The Hindu recently, Naval Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Anita Katyal | Mamata wins at musical chairs; is IB being shorn of Muslim cops?

Deccan Chronicle

There is an interesting observation by the protagonist in Amor Towles’ novel, A Gentleman in Moscow, on seating arrangements for a formal dinner or meeting. Congress leaders clearly understood the importance of seating as they vied with each other to sit next to party leader Sonia Gandhi at the recent Opposition meet in Bengaluru. He then requested West Bengal chief …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Safran To Design Jet Engines Per India’s Need As ‘Bespoke Suits’, Says French Envoy Lenain

ABP News

French aerospace major Safran will co-design critical jet engine technology, instead of focussing only on the transfer of existing technology, for India’s next generation of equipment as per its needs, according to Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India. It’s like bespoke suits.” The Ambassador added, “Moreover, through this process of co-development, India’s engineers would learn to master this technology, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

The Hindu

Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today Taking the next step towards constructing a more cohesive alliance, the Opposition parties are aiming to set up a common secretariat drawing representatives from each party, which will act as the strategic nerve centre to guide their campaign against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Former Kerala CM …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Revised statement from PM Modi, Macron drops key points on defence deals

The Hindu

India and France have revised the joint statement initially released after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, with the new version released on Friday omitting key details on defence deals that are in the works. Key omissions In its initial version, it had announced that India and France would continue the “ground-breaking” defence cooperation …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Even As Rafale, Scorpenes Equip Indian Navy, ‘Make in India’ Needs a Reboot

The Quint

On the substantive side, post-visit, a press release from Paris by Dassault Aviation which manufactures the aircraft stated that the “Indian Government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter.” There was considerable speculation prior to the Modi visit that major deals would be concluded and announced for the acquisition of Rafale …

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1 year, 5 months ago

India-France to produce subs and warships for export in Mumbai and Kolkata

Hindustan Times

The bilateral ties between India and France during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris took an orbital jump with defence public sector undertakings of both countries signing two MoUs to fabricate submarine and surface combatants and parts in Mumbai and Kolkata respectively for export to third countries. Both the MoUs will launch PM Modi’s “Make in India” initiative as …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi

The Hindu

July 13, 2023 21:01 “Procurement will help maintain operational readiness” Four of the 26 Rafale-M jets, the naval variant of the deck-based platform will be trainer aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said. Under Indian Navy’s Project 75, six Scorpene submarines have already been constructed in India by Mazagon Dock Limited in cooperation with the Naval Group of France. “The …

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1 year, 5 months ago

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France

The Hindu

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his France visit, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accorded approval for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighters to operate off the aircraft carriers and three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines from France. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Top Defence Body Approves Proposal To Buy 26 Rafale-M Aircraft, 3 Scorpene Submarines

ABP News

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved proposals for buying 26 Rafale-Marine versions and three additional Scorpene-class submarines for the Indian Navy, Defence officials said as quoted by news agency ANI. The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support for the Indian …

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1 year, 5 months ago

France ready to offer naval SCALP missile with three Scorpene subs

Hindustan Times

Apart from offer to build three more Scorpene class submarines for the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dockyards in Mumbai, France has also agreed to arm the air independent propulsion equipped submarine with a naval cruise missile, which has double the range of SCALP air to ground missile carried by Indian Air Force Rafale fighters. While Indian Navy officials and diplomats …

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1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France

Live Mint

India's defence ministry has given initial approval to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets made by Dassault Aviation and three Scorpene class submarines to be made by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with France's Naval Group. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support …

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Mazagon Dock delivers 6th and final Scorpene submarine to Navy

Defence Ministry signs two contracts on AIP modules, heavy torpedoes for Scorpene submarines

Indian Navy Day 2024: ‘We salute the valiant personnel who protect our seas,’ says PM Modi

India to ink deal for Rafale jets, submarines soon: Navy chief

₹90,000 Crore Naval Upgrade: Indian Navy may buy 26 Rafale, 3 Scorpene submarines by next month

Rafale-M jets, scorpene submarines project: Major announcement on significant defence procurement deal

Fishing vessel rams into submarine, two missing

DRDO takes up preliminary study on development of indigenous conventional submarine

CDS Gen Chauhan's visit to France reaffirms long-standing strategic partnership: Govt

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

How Indo-French defence cooperation will contribute to global peace and security

Contract for three more Scorpene submarines likely by end-2024; first delivery expected by 2031

Anita Katyal | Mamata wins at musical chairs; is IB being shorn of Muslim cops?

Safran To Design Jet Engines Per India’s Need As ‘Bespoke Suits’, Says French Envoy Lenain

Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

Revised statement from PM Modi, Macron drops key points on defence deals

Even As Rafale, Scorpenes Equip Indian Navy, ‘Make in India’ Needs a Reboot

India-France to produce subs and warships for export in Mumbai and Kolkata

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France

Top Defence Body Approves Proposal To Buy 26 Rafale-M Aircraft, 3 Scorpene Submarines

France ready to offer naval SCALP missile with three Scorpene subs

PM Modi France Visit: India to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France