Indian Navy

Cash-Strapped Indian Military Opts to Lease Critical Weapons Platforms

The cash-strapped Indian military is opting to lease critical platforms rather than purchasing them in order to plug “operational gaps,” Indian media reported.

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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Iran's armed forces launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.

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Indian Navy to Buy 10 Shipborne Drones to Boost Surveillance 

The Indian government has cleared a proposal to buy 10 shipborne unarmed drones for the country's navy.

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Indian Navy Orders Israeli Rifle Mounted Anti-Drone Systems 

The Indian Navy has ordered an unspecified number of rifle mounted systems from an Israeli firm to counter the growing drone threat.

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India Hosts Key Naval Exercise with Eye on China

India, Australia, Japan, and the United States started a strategic navy drill Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, with all four countries keeping a wary eye on China's growing military power.

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US approves $1 billion sale of MK-45 naval guns to India

The US Department of State has approved a possible $1 billion sale of up to 13 MK-45 5-inch (62-caliber) (MOD 4) naval guns to India

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India signs contracts to purchase 4 Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates from Russia

India signed contracts to purchase four Admiral Grigorovich class (Project 11356) frigates, Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation said

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Israel’s IAI wins $777 million India navy contract for Barak 8 air defense missile systems

Israel Aerospace Industries said it had won a $777 million order for the Barak 8 air defense system for seven Indian Navy warships

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India approves $6.6 billion procurement of helicopters, artillery and missile systems

India's Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of helicopters, artillery and missile systems for a total of $6.6 billion, the Ministry of Defence said

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India approves plan for $700 million acquisition of 6 next-generation offshore patrol vessels

India approved a plan for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 4941 crore ($706.5 million)

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