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The activation of the NFS3 Contract Option represents another major step towards the progressive development of the NFS Programme

The vessel had arrived in Singapore on July 8 after a voyage from the German port of Kiel that started in late May.

The NATO summit in Vilnius saw the alliance make some moves that have put Russia's Baltic and Black Sea fleets at risk of being confined to port — or even of being forced to abandon their home port.

British engineering company Babcock said it was confident on further growth this year and would reinstate its dividend, encouraged by the boost to defence spending since the war in Ukraine.

The new vessels feature greater cargo and fuel-carrying capacity than their predecessors, with an eye on supplying France's aircraft carrier.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to France on Thursday to deepen ties with New Delhi's oldest strategic partner in the West, with a slew of high-profile defence deals expected and a new joint plan to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The form-fitting, atmospheric dive suit is composed of rotating and flexible joints, and aims to improve diver safety, flexibility and range.

India's defence ministry on Monday gave its initial approval to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene submarines from France, news agency ANI reported citing sources.