US Navy Plans to Launch Small Military Drones from Ships (Representational Image) [Reuters]

US Navy Plans to Launch Small Military Drones from Ships

A new agreement has been signed by the U.S. Navy and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to launch a program that will build long-range, small reconnaissance drones and can be launched from ships. Jun 17, 2014
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PM Modi arrives on INS Vikramaditya

Goa, June 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sailed on the INS Vikramaditya, formidable aircraft carrier and the largest warship of the Indian Navy, off the coast of Goa today. Modi, who travelled for the first time outside Delhi since taking oath on May 26, landed in Goa around 10 am. Modi will witness air power demonstration by various naval aircraft, including MiG 29K, Sea Harriers, P-8I long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, Dorniers, Kamov and Sea King helicopters. He will also watch high-speed manoeuvres by the western fleet ships, including aircraft carrier INS Viraat and Talwar-class frigates. Jun 14, 2014
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Singapore Navy Chief receives tri-service Guard of Honour in New Delhi

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Singapore Navy Chief, Rear-Admiral, Ng Chee Peng, who is on a visit to India, received a tri-service Guard of Honour at presidential palace in New Delhi on Tuesday. Rear-Admiral is on a visit which is a part of Singapore Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) between the two countries. Indian navy chief, Admiral Robin K Dhowan, said Ng Chee Peng's visit to India will strengthen the ties between the two maritime nations. SIMBAX is in its 21st edition and is held every year since its induction in 1994 starting off with anti-submarine warfare. Ng Chee Peng hoped for scope of SIMBAX between the two nations to reach a higher plane. Jun 3, 2014
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Indian marine exports cross USD 5 billion mark

Kochi, June 01 (ANI): The export of marine products from India reached an all time high of USD 5 billion during the fiscal year 2013-14. The increase in exports saw a sharp rise from the previous fiscal year's figure of USD 3.5 billion. Exports amounted to 983, 756 metric tonnes. The MPEDA, a statutory body under the central government, is a nodal agency for promotion of export of marine products from India. It is present in all the Maritime Provinces and is responsible for development schemes, aquaculture production apart from export promotion. The rise in maritime exports during 2013-14 has been attributed to increase in export of the L Vannamei shrimp, commonly known as the Whiteleg shrimp. Jun 1, 2014