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India Launches Stealth Frigate “Taragiri”
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India Launches Stealth Frigate “Taragiri”

[ad_1] The MDL has undertaken the detailed design and construction of TaragiriMumbai: 'Taragiri', the third stealth frigate of the Indian Navy's Project 17A, was launched in Mumbai on Sunday, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) said.This ship has been built using an integrated construction methodology which involves hull block construction in different geographical locations and integration and erection on the slipway at the MDL, it said in a statement."In compliance with the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India declaring a state mourning on September 11 (due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II), the event was limited to a technical launch. As the event is tide dependent, any change in the schedule was not possible," the MDL said.The ship was name...
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PM Modi To Unveil New Ensign Of Navy At Commissioning Of INS Vikrant
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PM Modi To Unveil New Ensign Of Navy At Commissioning Of INS Vikrant

[ad_1] The new ensign will be "befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage," the PMO said. (File)New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a new ensign of the Indian Navy during the commissioning of the country's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier -- INS Vikrant on September 2, the PMO said on Tuesday.The Prime Minister will commission INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and during the event, he will also "unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past," the PMO said in a statement.The new ensign will be "befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage," it added.INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region, Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral S N Ghormade said on August 25, a...
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Navy Receives 1st-Ever Indigenously Produced 30mm Gun Ammunition
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Navy Receives 1st-Ever Indigenously Produced 30mm Gun Ammunition

[ad_1] An Indian Navy official described it as a "milestone".New Delhi: The Indian Navy received indigenously-produced 30mm gun ammunition on Friday.A Navy official described it as a "milestone"."First ever 100 per cent indigenous 30mm HE gun ammunition for the services has been produced by M/s Economic Explosives Ltd, Nagpur," the official said.Satyanarayan Nuwal, CMD of the Solar Group, handed over the first consignment of the ammunition to Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral SN Ghormade."It is the first time that the services have placed an order on Indian private industry for the delivery of complete gun ammunition and the same was completed successfully within a short time period of 12 months," the official said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV st...
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INS Vikrant Comes In At Key Time: 10 Facts About India’s Own Aircraft Carrier
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INS Vikrant Comes In At Key Time: 10 Facts About India’s Own Aircraft Carrier

[ad_1] INS Vikrant being escorted by a smaller ship.Kochi: Indian Navy will get INS Vikrant, the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, formally on September 2. The timing happens to be crucial, when China is building up its presence in the Indian Ocean region. Here are 10 important details behind the big movePrime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest when the 45,000-tonne warship would be commissioned. Multiple phases of sea trials have been completed since August 21 last year. Aviation trials will be held after the navy has its command.At present, India has only one aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which is built on a Russian platform. Defence forces have been seeking three carriers in all — one in spare besides one each for...
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First India-Made Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant To Be Commissioned Next Week
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First India-Made Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant To Be Commissioned Next Week

[ad_1] INS Vikrant will be commissioned into the Indian Navy at an event in Kochi on September 3New Delhi: The commissioning of the made-in-India aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade said today.INS Vikrant will be commissioned into the Indian Navy at an event in Kochi on September 3, and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said.Vice Admiral Ghormade said the commissioning of the aircraft carrier will be an "unforgettable" day as it will significantly enhance the country's overall maritime capabilities.Asked whether the Indian Navy is pushing for construction of a second aircraft carrier, he said deliberations are on over it.On INS Vikrant, he said its co...
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