The bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX 2023 taking place between the navies of India and Sri Lanka in Colombo aims at enhancing interoperability improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices.
Taking to Twitter, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, " 5 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Vinod Jacob noted that the defence ties between India and Sri Lanka are at their "strongest at present."
India is moving towards clearing a proposal to buy American weapons including the Hellfire missiles and Mark 54 anti-submarine torpedoes for its MH-60 Romeo multirole helicopters.
According to the Fishermen's association, the fishermen went fishing from Mandapam's north coast. While the boat was fishing in the Palk Straits, a Sri Lankan Navy ship passing by collided with it, breaking the upper part of the boat.
"The approval for the acquisition of the next-gen missile vessels would help to "replace the ageing missile vessels and we needed a replacement. It will give a boost to the Navy and the nation," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed hope that the National Maritime Week will add vigour to the ongoing efforts towards port-led development and harnessing the coasts for economic prosperity.
As India gears up for a week-long celebration of the National Maritime Celebration from April 5, the 'First Merchant Navy Flag' was pinned on the lapel of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of Sudh
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for the Indian Navy at a total cost of over Rs 1,700 crore.