Tag: Coast Guard

Airbus, Tata set precedent with C-295 approval

by Saurabh Joshi • May 14, 2015

The tender to manufacture the C-295 was the first aircraft procurement plan especially intended by the IAF and the defense ministry to be solely partnered in India by private industry.

by Archis Mohan • January 16, 2014

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has moved swiftly to convince New Delhi into an entente which is obviously directed at the containment of China.

by Saurabh Joshi • August 24, 2012

The two companies have signed an MOU, which covers an investment by Saab of approximately MSEK 250 through a suitable structure, according to a statement.

by Indo-Asian News Service • December 10, 2011

The new regional headquarters will help protect the environment and safety of life and property in the exclusive economic zone of India extending up to 200 nautical miles from coastal states in the Northeastern region, according to the Parliamentary Standing Committee report on the Coast Guard Organization.

by Saurabh Joshi • May 6, 2011

According to naval sources, pirates were attempting to hijack the Panama-flagged MV (Merchant Vessel) Full City, owned and crewed by Chinese nationals, 40 nautical miles (over 830 kilometers) west of the Indian Naval base of Karwar.

by Saurabh Joshi • November 24, 2010

Almost two years after the 26/11 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, Swedish defense company Saab has won a contract to supply a coastal surveillance system for the entire 7400-kilometer long Indian coast.

by Saurabh Joshi • September 23, 2010

The exercise, called Neptune-II, was conducted for the second time and saw participation from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) in addition to other agencies involved in coastal security.