Varunastra, the heavyweight torpedo was inducted in 2016 and can be launched from any Anti-Submarine Warfare {ASW} vessel, even when facing intense countermeasures. Defence Expert Girish Linganna explains why this indigenously-developed missile is a gamechanger.
"We are talking about a deal of TKMS, about six submarines but of course, the procedure is not finished yet. But I think the German industry is at a good place in that race," German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told media persons in New Delhi.
The Indian Navy hailed this achievement as a notable milestone in their pursuit of precise delivery of ordnance to targets in the underwater realm.
With its production starting in India, all future fighter aircraft, including Tejas Mk II will be powered with the GE F414 engines. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) will also be equipped with the same engine.
The Indian Navy is desperately looking to replace its ageing submarine fleet. Currently, it has 16 conventional submarines of which 11 are of over two decades old.
The 55 cadets of the King Fahd Naval Academy, Saudi Arabia and five Directing Staff are attached with the First Training Squadron ships, INS Tir and INS Sujata as part of afloat training with the Indian Navy.
Having departed from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, the jets executed various maneuvers and simulated operations, achieving the desired outcomes before returning to base.
The value of India's defence exports has reached around Rs 16,000 crores in the financial year 2022-23, a significant rise from Rs 686 crores in 2013-14. This achievement marks a substantial success as it surpasses the previous highest level of exports in the previous fiscal year.
"The combination of BrahMos on the Sukhoi Su-30 has really given us a tremendous capability that has enhanced our firepower. Along with the upgraded BrahMos and forthcoming Next Generation BrahMos, this will remain the primary deterrent weapon possessed by the IAF," said IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
In another milestone for the Indian Navy, MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden landing on the indigenously designed and constructed aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. A major boost to the Indian Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare and Fleet Support capability.
