DefenceTalkA massive fire that erupted at one of India’s largest military ammunition depots Tuesday killed at least 16 soldiers and firefighters, reigniting safety concerns about military equipment and installations. The blaze broke out in the early hours at the high-security facility which stores bombs, grenades and other ordnance outside the central city of Pulgaon. Flames […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-army-depot-fire-kills-16-raises-safety-fears-67568/

DefenceTalkAn engine fire last month on a US F-35 fighter jet was likely an isolated incident and not part of a wider problem for the new aircraft, a top Pentagon official said Thursday. The comments came as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel offered a ringing endorsement of the costly Joint Strike Fighter despite the latest technical […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-jet-fire-may-be-isolated-problem-60101/

DefenceTalkThe Indian Navy, in recent years, has taken a quantum leap in operational ability with the induction of a large number of sophisticated platforms, deployed across all three dimensions. The fast pace of operations, accentuated by increasing complexities often puts men and material under strain, thus requiring stringent adherence to safety procedures. The Indian Navy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/measures-implemented-to-enhance-safety-in-the-indian-navy-58915/

DefenceTalk“There was an unfortunate incident of explosions and fire onboard Indian Navy Submarine INS Sindhurakshak in the intervening night of 13/14 Aug 2013. At the time of incident, the submarine was berthed at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. I visited the site on 14 Aug 13, accompanied by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, to get a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-issues-statement-on-submarine-fire-accident-48795/

DefenceTalkA huge explosion accompanied by a fire rocked an Indian Navy submarine docked at the high security naval dockyard early on Wednesday, officials said. The blast followed by a fire occurred shortly after midnight on the INS Sindhurakshak submarine. Many sailors on board the submarine reportedly jumped off to safety. “However, there is likelihood of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-navy-submarine-catches-fire-at-naval-dockyard-in-mumbai-48721/