RUSSIAN NAVY
All about the US Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine that surfaced off Norway
A nuclear powered ballistic submarine, a guided missile cruiser and two other aircraft of the US Navy were spotted in the Norwegian Sea near Russia. This comes in the backdrop of Russian naval ships being spotted in Cuba, this month. The situation is unlikely to escalate but will be closely monitored.
Manta Ray: US Navy's secret undersea drone spotted, then disappeared from Google Maps
The US Navy's Manta Ray submarine, a prototype underwater drone developed by Northrop Grumman, was recently spotted at the Port Hueneme naval base in California. Named after the sea creature, the Manta Ray can operate deep underwater in low-power mode for extended periods without refueling. This advanced submarine, designed with modular features for easy transport, is part of the US's strategic efforts to counter submarine threats from Russia and China. Its recent sighting and disappearance have sparked widespread interest and speculation.
Russian navy frigate conducts drills in Atlantic, defence ministry says
Russia's Admiral Gorshkov navy frigate, which visited Cuba earlier in June, conducted anti-submarine drills in the Atlantic Ocean using a helicopter, the defense ministry announced on Tuesday. The helicopter's crew practiced tactical techniques for locating and tracking submarines more than 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the ship, making a total of five landings on the frigate's deck. The drills followed the frigate and the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan's training in the Atlantic, including high-precision missile weapons exercises, before their arrival in Havana harbor on June 12.
Ukrainian drones and missiles kill 6 in Russia and Crimea, fresh bombing of Kharkiv leaves 1 dead
Russian authorities reported four deaths and over 100 injuries in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Sunday, while the second day of Russia's aerial bombing of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least one person. Five people were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles were shot down in Sevastopol, a port city in Russia-annexed Crimea.
MDL in advanced talks with Defence Ministry for Rs 35,000 crore Kalvari submarine deal
MDL in advanced talks for a potential ₹35,000-crore deal to acquire three larger, modern Kalvari-class submarines with advanced electronics and propulsion for the Navy, ensuring 60% indigenous content.
India, Russia prepare to sign military logistics pact soon
The pact will streamline procedures for Russian and Indian military units participating in joint exercises, ensuring seamless operations, sources said. It may also enhance a collective Eurasian security framework amid rising geopolitical tensions and expanding the International North South Transport Corridor.
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How are the US and Canada dealing with the movement of Russian naval ships around Cuba?
The Russian ships which are participating in the joint naval exercises with Cuba are being closely monitored by the US and Canada. The two countries have counter-deployed submarines and other naval assets close to the Havana Bay.
Social media abuzz with ‘Russian threat’ as Florida residents track movement of naval ships close to the US coast
As four Russian naval ships made their way to Cuba to participate in the joint naval exercises, residents of Florida tracked the movement of these ships. Many on social media were seen panicking while others dismissed it as a regular movement of naval ships in the region.
The China challenge: The nuts and bolts of Rs 50,000 cr fighter jet deal
India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China's PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India's defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China's expanding naval presence in the region.
India, France to begin contract talks for marine Rafale fighters
The jets will be manufactured to India-specific standards and will have several indigenous systems as well, including weapons and communication. The acquisition is being seen as a stop-gap solution till the development of an indigenous carrier-borne fighter jet. The development of a Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter is currently underway but is expected to take close to a decade to be operational.
New star wars plan: US rushes to counter Chinese and Russian threats in orbit
US Defense Department is looking to acquire a new generation of ground- and space-based tools that will allow it to defend its satellite network from attack and, if necessary, to disrupt or disable enemy spacecraft in orbit, Pentagon officials have said in a series of interviews, speeches and recent statements.
Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to conduct drills involving the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, citing perceived threats from France, Britain, and the United States. The drills will include missile forces, aviation, and the navy from the Southern Military District, near Ukraine, as well as Belarus. Russia linked the drills to what it called "militant statements" by Western officials. While nuclear powers routinely conduct nuclear exercises, it is rare to explicitly link such drills to ongoing conflicts.
Talks between India and China going on "well": Rajnath Singh on possible resolution of Eastern Ladakh row
Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the Army, Air Force and Navy and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations. "The theaterisation process has started. There has been progress on it. Consensus is emerging on it among the three services as it will ensure better utilisation of resources and enhance the military's overall capabilities," the defence minister said.
Navy performed 'miracle': Rajnath Singh on its operations to assist merchant ships in strategic sea lanes
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Indian Navy's operations in foreign waters, highlighting its ability to assist merchant ships threatened by pirates. He also mentioned the government's readiness to consider the Navy's proposal for a second aircraft carrier, the IAC-II, with a displacement of 45,000 tonnes and estimated cost of around Rs 40,000 crore. Singh emphasized the importance of India becoming self-reliant in the defence sector and set a target of increasing defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore in the next five-six years.
Rampage Missiles inducted by Indian Air Force, Navy; Boost to long-range precision strikes
The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missile in the Indian Air Force, was utilized extensively by the Israeli Air Force in recent operations against Iranian targets. The Rampage has been integrated into the Russian-origin aircraft fleet, including Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Jaguar fighters, and also into the Indian Navy's MiG-29K fleet.
Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week
Chinese military officials engaged in meetings with their U.S. and Russian counterparts during a naval symposium in Qingdao, China. These discussions aimed to enhance communication and trust, with China expressing its willingness to collaborate with all countries for a shared maritime future. This development follows a period of strained relations, including a breakdown in communication after a visit to Taiwan by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The meetings come amidst heightened regional tensions, with the U.S. and Japan discussing Japan's potential inclusion in the AUKUS defense grouping, which China views as a threat to regional stability.
Two Indian Navy warships being built in Russia, to be commissioned by year-end
The stealth frigates are being built as part of the Tushil class warships, which are follow-ons of the six warships of the Talwar class and its follow on frigates. A team of the Indian Navy, including personnel from the Chief of Material Directorate, had recently visited the shipyard in Russia, where the frigates are being built and inspected the project, the defence officials told ANI.
Russia-made warships set to join India Navy, despite sanctions
The two frigates are part of a four-ship deal that the Indians signed with the Russians back in 2018. The other two ships are being built in India, in collaboration with Russia, but are also behind schedule due to war-related supply chain issues, the officials said.
Russian Su-27 fighter jet mistakenly downed over Crimea, Ukraine reports
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was mistakenly downed by Russian forces over Crimea, as reported by Ukraine. The incident, attributed to a heightened state of combat readiness, involved an operator who failed to verify the aircraft's allegiance. The pilot ejected safely, and footage showed the aircraft ablaze during its descent. This incident adds to Russia's recent aircraft losses, while Ukraine anticipates enhancing its aviation capabilities with the arrival of F-16 fighter jets.
Ukrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled
Ukraine's navy has dealt a significant blow to Russia, sinking or disabling a third of its warships in the Black Sea over the past two years of conflict. The latest strike targeted the Russian amphibious landing ship Kostiantyn Olshansky in Sevastopol, Crimea, using Ukraine-built Neptune missiles. The attack also hit port facilities and an oil depot. The successful strikes have boosted morale in Ukraine, demonstrating their ability to challenge Russia's naval superiority and secure their Black Sea ports for exports.
Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea
Ukrainian military strikes Russian ships in Crimea, damaging infrastructure. Casualties reported. Russian official confirms air strikes. Transport vehicles damaged. Unclear extent of the destruction.
An expanding NATO uses its diversity as strength. Member troops know Russia is watching
Sweden, NATO’s newest member, is participating, highlighting how Russia's actions in Ukraine have shifted Europe’s security landscape. The drills, part of NATO's Steadfast Defender 24 maneuvers, involve 20,000 soldiers from nations like Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US, and are meant to demonstrate NATO's ability to defend its territory. NATO regularly intercepts Russian flights, a reminder of tensions between the two sides. The exercises highlight NATO's efforts to standardize procedures and equipment for better cooperation among member nations.
Ukraine says destroyed another Russian warship in Black Sea
Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces destroyed a Russian military patrol ship in the Black Sea near annexed Crimea, the latest naval attack on Moscow's fleet in the key waterway. Ukraine's GUR military intelligence unit on Tuesday released a black and white video of what it said was the overnight attack on the Sergei Kotov, a 94-metre (308-foot) Russian military patrol ship.
Navies of India, Iran discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Indian Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti and Iran's Commodore Jalil Mughadam discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations during the 12th edition of the Milan 2024 Exercise. The exercise began in Visakhapatnam on February 19 and included nearly 20 Indian Navy ships and 50 aircraft. The Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Russia, Australia, Seychelles, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the US.
NATO's largest exercise since Cold War kicks off
The U.S. Navy's Gunston Hall departs for NATO's Steadfast Defender 2024, the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War, involving over 90,000 troops and more than 50 ships. The drills aim to rehearse NATO's regional defense plans amid rising tensions, with Russia identified as a significant threat. Not explicitly mentioning Russia, NATO's exercises take place against the backdrop of the conflict in Ukraine. Russia views the scale of the exercises as an "irrevocable return" to Cold War dynamics, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Air alert as Russia pummels Ukrainian cities with missiles
Sergiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said debris fell in two parts of the city and there was also a fire in a residential apartment building. The overnight attacks came days after Ukraine struck a Russian warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia in a major setback for the Russian navy. Drones and missiles struck at least five other Ukrainian cities on Friday, including Kharkiv in the northeast, Lviv in the west as well as Odesa in the south, the cities' mayors and police said.
Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strike
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed "about the damage to our large landing ship" to President Vladimir Putin in "a very detailed report", the president's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. Russia's defence ministry said that the ship was damaged by guided aerial missiles.
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