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The US Navy has anchored Cochin Shipyard Limited in a Master Shipyard Repair Agreement, commencing on 5th April 2024, following the agreement to strengthen naval cooperation between India and the US at last year’s G20 summit. The US Navy’s Military Sealift Command approved the partnership upon the outcome of a comprehensive review and capability assessment on CSL. CSL has become a prominent company in the maritime sector following its significant role in the refitting work of 2 Indian Naval vessels and many other developments. Such an initiative by the US not only aims at defense cooperation but also utilizes the expertise of the Indian shipyards to improve its operational capability. Similar pacts with other Indian organizations, such as L&T and Mazagaon Dock, will help the US Navy create hubs in the Indo-Pacific region. It will subsequently provide security and establish regional stability in these currents of ever-growing competition. #usnavy #cochinshipyardlimited #g20summit #larsonandtubro #mazagondock #shiprepair #shiprepairservice

Azerbaijan, Iran hold joint naval drills in Caspian Sea The ministry said earlier that the drills involved two ships and more than 100 servicemen of the Azerbaijani Navy BAKU, November 4/ Azerbaijan and Iran have held joint naval tactical drill, AZIREX-2024, in the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijani defense ministry said. According to the ministry, the drills were held in the Iranian sector of the Caspian Sea. "The drills, geared to strengthen Azerbaijani-Iranian military cooperation, focused on practicing rescue and medical skills, as well as search-and-rescue operations after shipwrecks and measures to ensure ship safety," it said. The ministry said earlier that the drills involved two ships and more than 100 servicemen of the Azerbaijani Navy. #business #finance #financialservices

Should Australia sell its navy shipbuilder? Australian Defence Minister Maries has expressed no concern about selling Australia's only military shipbuilder to a Korean company Hanwha. However, this could pose potential risks to Australian national security and lead to a significant loss of shipbuilding independence. The government's commitment to the AUKUS submarine deal is commendable, but this cannot replace other military warships. As an island nation, we rely heavily on the Navy to protect our territory, industries and commercial interests. Instead of selling ownership, we could invite Hanwha or other reputable industrial companies to invest in our navy shipbuilding or issue industry bonds to support our shipbuilder.   #AustralianDefence #RichardMaries #AustralianNavy #Hanwha #shipbuilder #Aukus #Industrybonds #Writingcommunity #Writerslift #Departmentofdefence #SenatorMalcolmRoberts

Follow👉Techup Pakistan The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Navy’s warships and aircraft successfully detected the presence of Indian Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft, that were attempting to covertly observe Exercise Seaspark 2024 and interpret naval war plans. The ISPR further stated that the Pakistan Navy responded immediately by implementing necessary safeguards to protect its operational activities and strategic interests. According to the military’s media wing, Exercise Seaspark 2024 is a maritime exercise conducted biennially by the Pakistan Navy. Its primary objective is to assess the operational readiness and coordination among different units of the Navy. The exercise follows a structured two-force concept, comprising the blue force (own force) and the orange force (enemy force). The Pakistan Navy aims to simulate wartime procedures, major mobilizations, and complex operations to improve the Navy’s operational capabilities and readiness in various scenarios.

India is on a spree of #MilitaryExercises across the world. This month: – India & Japan held the ‘#JIMEX24’ naval exercise in Japan. – #IndianNavy is participating in Exercise RIMPAC 24 (Rim of the Pacific) in Hawaii, US. 29 nations are part of it. – Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force took part in an advanced aerial combat training exercise, ‘#RedFlag24’ in Alaska, US. – On their way back from Red Flag, the Rafales of #IAF held highly strategic joint air exercises with Egypt and Greece. – The month of May was also loaded with several army, air and #NavalExercises. – Soon, the Indian Air Force will participate in ‘#ExercisePitchBlack’ in Australia along with the air forces of Australia, Germany, France, UK, Singapore and US. India’s participation and presence at so many military exercises across the world is an indicator of India's greatly expanding #StrategicImportance and influence globally.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 • Defence Australia | 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 Australia's participation in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 (RIMPAC) serves as a testament to the profound camaraderie shared with the United States and the robust military alliances established with other key regional defense partners, articulated Lieutenant General Bilton. In the intricately woven tapestry of the Indo-Pacific region, where multifaceted strategic challenges loom large, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) remains steadfast in its commitment to reassuring our allies of Australia's significant capacity and determination to honor and uphold our alliances, agreements, and bilateral relationships. This year's iteration of RIMPAC is set to encompass the involvement of 29 nations, featuring a formidable fleet comprising 40 surface ships, three submarines, as well as ground forces representing 14 national armies. Additionally, the exercise will boast a diverse array of more than 150 aircraft and an impressive deployment of approximately 25,000 personnel from across the globe. The convergence of such a vast and varied coalition of nations and military assets in the expansive training areas surrounding the Hawaiian Islands from June 27 to August 1, 2024, underscores the significance and scale of Exercise RIMPAC as the premier international maritime exercise of its kind. Australia's active engagement in RIMPAC not only showcases the nation's military prowess and professionalism but also reinforces its strategic presence and commitment to upholding a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region. Through its involvement in this multinational exercise, Australia reaffirms its willingness to work closely with global partners to tackle mutual security issues and enhance stability in the region. As Exercise RIMPAC unfolds, the ADF's universal dedication to collective security and cooperation stands as a resolute affirmation of Australia's role as a responsible global actor and a steadfast ally in advancing peace and stability across the dynamic and strategically vital Indo-Pacific landscape. #Australia #USA #APAC #Navy #Military #Proud

19 MAR 2024: #Taiwan #MinistryofNationalDefense (MND) tracks 15 #PLA military aircraft and 10 #Chinese naval vessels IVO the southwest corner of #Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ). #Beijing has been increasing their use of alleged “Gray Zone Tactics” around #Taiwan. Such tactics push beyond steady state deterrence and assurance type operations with the objective of securing an advantage without direct use of force. https://lnkd.in/ewJd4hwi

Should Australia sell its navy shipbuilder? Australian Defence Minister Maries has expressed no concern about selling Australia's only military shipbuilder to a Korean company Hanwha. However, this could pose potential risks to Australian national security and lead to a significant loss of shipbuilding independence. The government's commitment to the AUKUS submarine deal is commendable, but this cannot replace other military warships. As an island nation, we rely heavily on the Navy to protect our territory, industries and commercial interests. Instead of selling ownership, we could invite Hanwha or other reputable industrial company to invest in our navy shipbuilding, or issue industry bonds to support our shipbuilder. #AustralianDefence #RichardMaries #AustralianNavy #Hanwha #shipbuilder #Aukus #Industrybonds #Writingcommunity #Writerslift #Departmentofdefence #SenatorMalcolmRoberts

Beyond chinese ferry tales: the rise of deck cargo ships in #China's military activities in 2023. List of chinese companies, merchant ships and ports supporting civil-military activities. The most famous #Chinese merchant shipping companies are involved. This report, by Dahm, J. Michael, U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons, provides a comprehensive assessment of #Chinese civilian shipping support to the People’s Liberation Army (#PLA), examining civil maritime-military activities in 2023. As of 2023 and probably through at least 2030, the #PLA’s reserve fleet of civilian ships is probably unable to provide the amphibious landing capabilities or the over-the-shore logistics in austere or challenging environments necessary to support a major cross-strait invasion of #Taiwan. However, 2023 activity has demonstrated significant progress toward that end. In addition to the extensive use of civilian ferries, this report identifies the first use of large deck cargo ships to support PLA exercises. While not as capable as large, ocean-going ferries, #China’s civil fleet boasts dozens of large deck cargo ships and may provide the PLA with the lift capacity necessary to eventually support a large crossstrait operation. This report also discusses other civil maritime-military activities including “surge lift events,” coordination and synchronization of multi-theater events, floating causeway developments, and the dedicated use of civilian ships for intra-theater military logistics. #ExtremaRatio #China #PLA #civilmilitaryfusion #espionage #OSINT https://lnkd.in/dh-gH3uH

India and Greece have taken steps to strengthen their naval cooperation following discussions between Navy Chief Adm. Dinesh Tripathi and Greek defence officials. Key areas include cross-training in niche technologies, enhancing interoperability, and addressing shared maritime challenges. #India #Greece #NavalCooperation #Defense