DRDO to display latest defence products at ADEX- 2013 in Seoul; Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna commissioned into the Indian navy
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    • (OCTOBER 14-20)

    According to reports, for the first time India will display during an international event its latest, state-of-the-art weapon systems, platforms, sensors, communication systems and equipment designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization). DRDO, along with its production partners will display India’s strength and expertise in design, development and production of such items at the International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ADEX-2013 schedule to be held at KINTEX, Seoul, South Korea from 29 Oct to 3 Nov 2013. More than 30 countries are participating in this event. 1

    In another development, according to reports, INS Sunayna, the second of the NOPV (Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel) class of ship was commissioned at Kochi on October 15. INS Sunayna will be based at Kochi under Southern Naval Command. It is built at Goa Shipyard Limited. Sunayna will meet the increasing ocean surveillance and patrolling requirements of the Indian Navy. The warship is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of Sea Lines of Communications and offshore assets, and escort duties. INS Sunayna can achieve speeds in excess of 25 knots. The ship is fitted with the latest Navigation, Communication and Electronic Support Systems. INS Sunayna can also carry a helicopter. 2

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