In the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russian military has introduced number of new weapon systems. The latest entrant is the much improved version of Krasnopol Russian precision artillery ammunition - Krasnopol-M2. The new ammo has an improved range and hit probability against static and mobile target, revealed Russian Ministry in a statement on Saturday.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received orders worth Rs. 2,673 Crs from Goa Shipyard Limited (Value:
Rs. 1,701 Crs) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (Value: Rs. 972 Crs) for supply of 14 types of sensors for use on Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV). This will have the participation of electronics and associated industries including MSMEs, which are sub-vendors of BEL. The equipment manufactured by BEL are part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ programme.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 04 Jan 24. On taking over, the Flag Officer paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
On the first day of the year, three vice admirals and one air vice marshal assumed charges of their new responsibility.
New Commander for Southern Naval Command
