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2 months ago | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon |Xavier Vavasseur
MDL - TKMS bid selected for further processing
Meanwhile the competing bid by Indian conglomerateL&T & Spain’s Navantia was reportedly found non-compliant with requirements. The S80 submarine was on offer by this partnership, but a lack of “sea-proven AIP” is reportedly the primary reason for the disqualification. With this, the MDL – TKMS bid is now the sole choice available to the MoD. However, the type of submarine on offer was not confirmed by either firm.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon |Xavier Vavasseur
On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned three frontline combatants into its fleet: INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A class frigates; INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B class destroyers; and INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the Scorpene-class project.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tomasz Grotnik |Adithya Krishna Menon
Interestingly, the ship was originally intended to operate under the Russian flag.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking representatives of the Russian and Indian governments, including Defense Minister Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh. The ship’s name means ‘the protector shield’ and its crest represents the ‘Abhedya Kavacham’ (impenetrable shield). INS Tushil is the seventh Project 11356 frigate built for India.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon
Kongsberg press releaseKongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipbuilding Limited to supply its electric replenishment-at-sea equipment for its Fleet Support Ships programme. The Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of five large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon
On November 16, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile. A press release by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated that the missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms for the Armed Forces. It also mentioned that the missile conducted successful terminal manoeuvres and impacted with a high degree of accuracy.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Martin Manaranche |Adithya Krishna Menon
Indian MoD press release‘Keel Laying’ ceremony of first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard, Limited, Visakhapatnam on 14 Nov 24. The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral B Siva Kumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition in presence of Chairman & Managing Director, HSL and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL. Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships in Aug 2023.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon |Xavier Vavasseur
GE Aerospace press releaseSix LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits will be delivered by GE Aerospace for assembly and test by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division in Bangalore, India. Additionally, GE Aerospace will be supplying its composite base and enclosure, and full complement of gas turbine auxiliary systems. These engines will power the newest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, described as a force multiplier for their naval capability.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Fauzan Malufti |Adithya Krishna Menon
According to Naval News sources in Jakarta, the meeting, organised in the form of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), centred around a number of key topics, including construction timelines for both submarines, training programmes for TNI AL personnel, weapon systems procurement, and supporting infrastructure.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Adithya Krishna Menon |Xavier Vavasseur
INS Tabar participated in the 22nd edition of India – France bilateral exercise Varuna from September 2 to 4 in the Mediterranean Sea. Varuna, which was first held in 2001, has led to high levels of trust, interoperability and collaboration between the two navies. Aircraft carriers from both navies have also been a part of previous editions of the exercise.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur |Adithya Krishna Menon
India’s Ministry of Defence press releaseIn his address, the Raksha Mantri (Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh) exuded confidence that ‘Arighaat’ will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance & peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.
