Indian Navy and Army Sign Key Strategic Agreements to Advance Defense Operational Synergy
Under this strategic collaboration, L&T will act as the prime contractor offering the Unmanned MCM Suite, supporting the Indian Navy's planned procurement of 12 Mine Counter Measure Vessels.
Additionally, the Indian Army and Indian Navy have signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Affiliation to boost joint-service capabilities.
The MoA focuses on elevating operational coordination, joint military maneuvers, and inter-service strategic readiness to meet modern combat demands.
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Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Practice Quiz — 20 May 2026
Q1. Which Small Finance Bank has launched India’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence-powered 'phygital' branch in Guwahati?
Q2. Under which schedule of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is the endangered Ganges soft-shell turtle protected?
Q3. Who holds the record for the most sixes hit by an Indian batsman in a single IPL season, achieved during the 2026 edition?
Q4. Which prestigious honor was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic 2026 visit to Oslo, Norway?
Q5. With reference to the Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Rail Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first Indian Railways project to deploy indigenous semi high-speed technology. 2. The project has a designed maximum speed of up to 220 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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