The Indian Navy has formally inducted and launched the INSV Kaundinya, a reconstructed 5th-century stitched sailing vessel designed to honor the nation’s ancient maritime history. The project, a collaboration between the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Culture, and various academic institutions, culminated in a ceremony at the Naval Base in...
India Launches Naval Vessels to Bolster Maritime Security
India simultaneously launched three naval vessels at Mumbai's Mazagon Dockyard: - A submarine (INS Vagsheer - a Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine) - A destroyer - A frigate Strategic Context: - The Indian Ocean has become increasingly important for global power dynamics - 95% of India's trade moves through this region -...
India Commissions 2nd Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
India's nuclear triad capabilities have significantly advanced with the recent commissioning of INS Arighaat, its second ballistic missile submarine, onAugust 29, 2024. This development follows the 2016 commissioning of INS Arihant, which completed its first deterrence patrol in 2018, establishing India's nuclear triad. The nuclear triad refers to the ability...
Boeing’s Leanne Caret Outlines India Plans
In an interview with India's Businessworld magazine, Leanne Caret, president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security discussed partnership and possibilities with India. Reproduced below are excerpts from the interview that pertain to India. On how India fits in Boeing's strategy as it relates to the defense, space & security...
Lockheed Martin Delivery to Indian Navy Imminent
In 2020, a government-to-government deal between the U.S. and India to ship 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Lockheed Martin was signed. This July, America is set to hand over the first set of three MH-60 Romeo helicopters to the Indian Navy. The 24 MH-60 Romeos are equipped with multi-mode radars...
India Orders SeaHawk Helicopters, supporting American jobs
India’s Air Force and Navy have committed to investing $7.8 billion to acquire 24 Seahawk MH60R helicopters from the Sikorsky business unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Half this project will support jobs at Owego, NY and most of the rest at Stratford, CT where Sikorsky is headquartered. India will possess...