SPANISH NAVY
Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody
Armored vehicles stormed Bolivia's government palace in an attempted coup, but President Luis Arce stood firm, naming a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. The soldiers retreated as hundreds of Arce's supporters rallied. General Juan Jose Zuniga, arrested later, claimed Arce orchestrated the move to boost his popularity, which Arce has not commented on. The incident comes amid economic hardship and political tension, with even Arce's rivals condemning the uprising. Regional leaders and former Bolivian officials expressed outrage at the coup attempt.
India to hold trials in Spain for P-75 India submarine project by June-end
The Indian Navy is set to conduct trials in Spain for critical equipment under Project 75 India, aiming to acquire six advanced submarines with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems. Spanish shipyard Navantia's Chairman, Ricardo Dominguez Garcia-Baquero, highlighted Spain's commitment to the project, including swift export clearance and technological transfer. Navantia, partnered with L&T, offers the S80 submarine design, meeting most P75(I) requirements without redesign. The trials will showcase Navantia's AIP technology, essential for India's strategic self-reliance in submarine capabilities.
Germany sends two warships to Indo-Pacific amid China and Taiwan tensions
Germany has dispatched two warships to the Indo-Pacific region to bolster its military presence amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan and over the disputed South China Sea. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and trade routes in the region, crucial for Europe's foreign trade, which flows through the South China Sea. The vessels, the supply ship Frankfurt am Main and the frigate Baden-Wuerttemberg, will meet at sea before sailing to Halifax in Canada and then onwards to the Indo-Pacific.
Indian Navy begins trials in Rs 60,000 crore tender for 6 advanced submarines
Indian Navy's trials of advanced submarines in a Rs 60,000 crore tender involve partnerships with foreign vendors, emphasizing indigenous content and AIP systems for more capable and larger vessels.
Germany fully backs submarine negotiations with India, wants to offer military cooperation alternatives to New Delhi: German envoy
Germany's Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackerman, has expressed full support for the negotiations between the German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Indian Navy for Project 75 India, which aims to build six new conventional submarines. The project, worth over six billion euros, is a key element of Germany's business strategy in Asia, aimed at diversifying its business relations due to various reasons, including the challenging behavior of India's northern neighbor. Germany is committed to teaming up with an Indian dockyard to build high-tech submarines in India, accelerating the defense partnership between the two countries.
Trials for submarines to start in a few months, want to work together on ammo: Spain
Spain's submarine, in contention for a Rs 43,000 crore procurement order by the Indian Navy, has been declared technically compliant. The joint bid by L&T and Navantia (Spain) will soon move to the trials stage, with trials of the Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) set to commence in a few months. Spain is also keen on cooperating with India in producing ammunition and missiles, with several areas of cooperation identified.
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UK aircraft carrier sidelined from largest NATO exercises since Cold War due to propeller problem
The HMS Queen Elizabeth, set to lead NATO exercises, faces propeller issues, grounding it for repairs. In a twist of fate, this mirrors a 2022 incident when the HMS Prince of Wales broke down. With the Queen Elizabeth sidelined, UK's Red Sea aircraft deployment plans may be affected amid rising tensions. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy grapples with a recent collision in Bahrain. The HMS Prince of Wales takes charge in Exercise Steadfast Defender, leading a diverse fleet of eight ships.
Indian Navy deploys indigenous guided missile destroyer in Gulf of Aden region in view of recent piracy incident
The Indian Navy deployed a guided missile destroyer to the Gulf of Aden after a piracy incident involving the MV Ruen. All 18 crew members were safe in the ship's citadel, with INS Kochi and allied warships aiding. Pirates breached the citadel, holding the crew hostage, resulting in one injury. The vessel reached Somalia's waters, with coordinated efforts ensuring the injured crew member's release for medical attention in Oman on December 19.
Indian Navy deploys second guided-missile destroyer in Gulf of Aden
The hijacked vessel entered the territorial waters of Somalia on December 17 and INS Kochi was successful in ensuring that the injured crew member was released by the pirates in the early hours of December 18 for further medical management. "The injured crew member was medically attended to onboard the Indian Navy ship, but due to urgent medical attention required, which was beyond the scope of the ship, he was transferred ashore at Oman on December 19," the official said.
Indian Navy tracks hijacked Malta ship bound for Somalia amidst pirate threat
In response to a distress call, the Indian Navy swiftly tracks a hijacked vessel, MV Ruen, with armed pirates towards Somalia. Warships and aircraft are deployed, ensuring crew safety as top priority. Coordinating with international forces, the Navy remains dedicated to safeguarding the Indian Ocean Region. Over the past year, extensive operations spanning military, diplomatic, and protective roles underline their commitment, logging 10,000 warship days, 15,000 aircraft hours, and 1,140 submarine days.
How Indian Navy is assisting the rescue of Malta Ship hijacked by pirates in Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy swiftly responded to a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea. After a distress call reporting pirates on board the MV Ruen, the Navy diverted a patrol aircraft and a warship from the Gulf of Aden to aid the ship. The aircraft monitored the vessel's movement toward Somalia, while the warship intercepted it. International maritime agencies joined the coordinated response to resolve the escalating situation at sea.
L&T, Navantia sign teaming agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine program
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said it has signed a teaming agreement with Spain-based Navantia for submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine programme. P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion (over Rs 43,500 crore) and is India‘s largest defence acquisition project.
Russia says it is tracking Spanish naval ship in Black Sea
The ministry said the Spanish ship had entered the Black Sea on Wednesday to take part in the Sea Breeze 2021 military drills, which started late last month in the Black Sea and southern Ukraine and involve more than 30 countries.
India-EU conduct conduct naval exercise to uphold rules-based order in Indo-Pacific region
The exercise involved Indian Navy frigate Trikand, EU NAVFOR Somalia - Operation Atalanta(link is external) assets, including Italian frigate Carabiniere (Atalanta’s flagship) and Spanish frigate Navarra, French frigate Surcouf and French amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre.
India, three EU nations - Spain, France and Italy - kick off naval drill in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy has deployed its warship INS Trikand for the exercise. The other warships are Italian Navy ship ITS Carabinere, Spanish ship ESPS Navarra, and two French Navy ships FS Tonnerre and FS Surcouf.
Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment
The trip comes after the British government's review of defense and foreign policy recommended that the U.K. "tilt" its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, in response to China's growing influence on the world stage.
Hornbill & North East Festival: Optimising travel outings in a virtual + real world
The UP govt has decided to extend ambulance service under the helpline number 112 to tourists.
Coronavirus-afflicted 2020 looks like 1918 despite science's march
In 1918, no one had a vaccine, treatment or cure for the great flu pandemic as it ravaged the world and killed more than 50 million people. No one has any of that for the coronavirus, either.
Murud-Janjira & Padmadurg Fort: Keepers of the Konkan coast
The sea fort at Murud-Janjira is one of the most unique and beautiful forts in India.
Navy's state-of-the-art frigate INS Tarkash reaches port in Spain
The ship is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet and is under the operational command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command based in Mumbai.
Modi wants global warship makers to build $6.6 billion in new submarines
The request for expression of interest to the foreign companies were issued earlier this month, they said, but the award of contract could take at least three years.
Boeing given time till 2020 to show offsets work on naval jet
The $2.1billion deal to procure P8 I maritime reconnaissance aircraft that was inked in 2009 took political colour after a CAG audit, with senior government ministers including Piyush Goyal and Rajyavardhan Rathore charging that it put the national security at risk and that the previous UPA government had bought “defective spy planes”.
Spain’s Ferrovial, Canada’s PSP eye GVK Airport stake
GVK owns and operates the country’s second busiest Mumbai International Airport, and will manage the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport too.
P-8I naval aircraft played key role in the rescue of Commander Abhilash Tomy
During the mishap, Tomy also sent an SOS to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Australia.
CAG raises stink over P8I naval aircraft deal done during UPA regime
CAG said Boeing was favoured as the defence ministry `enhanced’ a financial bid by EADS CASA.
India in mission mode to save Philippines navy deal
The defence ministry has requested Indian mission in Manila to help resolve the matter, which has gained more urgency after the Philippines won against China.
Garden Reach Shipyard faces disqualification in bid for military export contract
While the Rs 2,150-crore contract would have been India’s largest warship export – in the past, Indian yards have not managed to bag any major project against global competition.
When Navi Mumbai's soccer enthusiasts got some Spanish flavour
Spanish soccer star, Fernando Morientes was in India for an exhibition match.
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day four at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day four at the Australian Open
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