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India Today’s Manjeet was in conversation with Captain Dhirendra Bisht and Lieutenant Commander Prakhar Bhargava at INS Hansa in Goa, offering an inside look at the Indian Navy’s growing aviation strength. The officers explained how naval crews are trained to operate and maintain the advanced MH-60R Romeo helicopters, highlighting their state-of-the-art avionics, sensors and weapons. They detailed the helicopter’s role as the “eyes and ears” of the fleet, boosting anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid rising Chinese naval activity. The commissioning of a second squadron, they said, will significantly enhance India’s maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region.
On Monday, shares of BDL closed 1.03 per cent higher at Rs 1529.50 apiece over its previous close of Rs 1513.95 on BSE.
In a stock exchange filing dated November 25, after market hours, the company said it has been awarded a contract valued at Rs 108 crore for supplying advanced tank crew gunnery training simulators to the Indian Army.
At the commissioning of INS Mahe, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi stressed the vessel’s strategic importance and India’s advancing defence self-reliance. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, INS Mahe is the first of eight indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft that will strengthen coastal security and near-seas dominance. He praised Cochin Shipyard’s excellence and professionalism, noting that over 75% of the Navy’s capital platforms are now sourced indigenously—a milestone in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat journey. Addressing the crew, he called them custodians of the ship’s spirit and India’s maritime safety. He highlighted tri-service synergy in modern warfare, citing Operation Sindoor as a model of joint capability.
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