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US govt approves sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India for `hunter-killer’ helicopters | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The US government has approved a proposed sale to India of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonobuoys and related equipment worth around $52.8 million (Rs 443 crore) for the multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters being inducted by the Indian Navy.The Biden administration’s notification to the US Congress on Friday said the proposed sale will support Washington’s…

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Rajnath: Navy helping to ensure rules-based order, peace in IOR – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is ensuring that no nation “suppresses another” in Indo-Pacific or “endangers its strategic autonomy” on the basis of economic strength or military power, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, in a clear reference to China’s continuing attempts to expand its strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).“Securing free…

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2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, defense ministry says – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Two SH-60K helicopters belonging to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) are believed to have crashed during night-time training. Japan‘s defense minister, Minoru Kihara, confirmed the incident, saying that the helicopters lost contact late Saturday near Torishima island in the Pacific south of Tokyo.Each helicopter was carrying four crew members, totaling eight…

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Navy deploys additional special forces for anti-piracy ops | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: After deploying an unprecedented 10-12 frontline warships in Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden amid continuing attacks by Houthi rebels and Somali pirates, Navy has now undertaken “airborne insertion” of additional special forces in the region.Navy on Monday said elite marine commandos (Marcos) and inflatable crafts were airdropped from a C-130 Super Hercules…

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Navy may allow traditional Indian attire in messes, wardrooms, institutes | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Navy may soon allow officers and sailors to wear specified traditional Indian attire in messes, wardrooms and institutes. Apart from operational issues and combat readiness, the ongoing naval commanders’ conference is considering a “national civil dress for messes and functions” as an option for its personnel.The options for the “national civil dress”…

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Indian Navy’s stealth frigate Mahendragiri launched | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The seventh stealth frigate under the Indian Navy‘s Project 17 A, Mahendragiri, launched on Friday. Built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), the vessel was developed as part of the push towards the Aatmnirbhar Bharat idea.“Mahendragiri a technologically advanced warship stands as a symbol of India’s determination to embrace its rich naval heritage,…

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