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GMA Network
11 hours ago
- General
- GMA Network
US aircraft ready to support AFP disaster relief ops — PAF
A PAF Black Hawk helicopter of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing transported boxes of food packs and sacks of relief supplies to a typhoon-stricken village in Abra province on July 27, 2025. PHOTO: PAF The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday confirmed the presence of U.S. military aircraft in the country to assist in disaster response operations, even as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intensified efforts to assist typhoon-hit communities. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft from the US have been committed to support humanitarian aid and disaster response (HADR) missions, though their deployment will depend on the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), which leads national disaster coordination and identifies priority areas. 'As far as the information that we got, yes—there are aircraft committed by the United States to help in our HADR efforts,' Castillo said in an ambush interview at Camp Aguinaldo. 'They include both rotary and fixed-wing assets currently positioned at one of our air bases for ready deployment.' According to the PAF, the OCD will pinpoint the areas of great concern, with the utilization of US assets following its direction. 'We cannot say how long they will stay, but they are here and committed to help,' Castillo said. Meanwhile, the AFP has already mobilized resources to assist those affected by recent typhoons, particularly in Northern Luzon and other vulnerable regions. As of July 28, the AFP has deployed 50 Search, Rescue, and Retrieval (SRR) Teams composed of 445 personnel, primarily under the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM). These teams are supporting operations in provinces that include Abra, Antique, and Batanes. To transport relief supplies and evacuate stranded residents, the AFP has mobilized 51 KM trucks for ground transport, six Black Hawk helicopters, and one C-130 cargo aircraft, which was scheduled to transport 151 stranded individuals from Batanes to Manila on July 29, weather permitting. Beyond immediate response teams, the AFP maintains a nationwide posture for sustained operations: 1,113 SRR teams with over 12,455 personnel, 988 land mobility assets, 47 Philippine Air Force aircraft, and 25 Philippine Navy vessels positioned across various commands. The ongoing cooperation with the United States, including the arrival of U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, reflects continuing bilateral defense ties and the shared commitment to humanitarian and disaster relief, one of the focus areas under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). — RF, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian Navy essential instrument of national power projection: Vice Admiral Deshmukh
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh emphasized the Indian Navy's crucial role in national power projection and regional stability amidst rising global competition. Speaking at the launch of 'Ajay,' the eighth anti-submarine warfare craft built by GRSE, he highlighted the Navy's growing prominence in the Indian Ocean region. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability in an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh said on Indian Navy 's role in shaping the geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean region and beyond continues to grow towards prominence, said Deshmukh, the chief of materials of the Indian Navy."In an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, the Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability," the vice admiral said at the launch of the eighth anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Defence PSU GRSE for the ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Deshmukh, at a function is the eighth and last ship in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ( GRSE ) Ltd, for the Indian Navy."As the global powers endeavour to assert themselves in this region, where 80 per cent of the global trade flows, the Indian Navy needs to retain the stature of being the preferred security partner to the maritime threats that emerge and also the first responder in case of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions," he vice admiral said that towards meeting these requirements, the Indian Navy is constructing a large number of ships with diverse roles through the Indian shipbuilding industry, which is clear from the order books of various shipyards across the country, giving prominence to lauded the role of GRSE, which has built the highest number of warships among all the shipyards in the has emerged as one of the premier defence shipyards of the country, having built more than 110 warships for the Indian Navy and the Coast said that India is among a few countries in the world that build modern warships, conventional and nuclear submarines and aircraft chairman cum managing director Commodore (Retd) P R Hari said that the ship 'Ajay' is among the 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessels being built for the Navy by two shipyards, eight each by GRSE and a sister shipyard."The previous Ajay, which was the first indigenous warship of our nation, was built by GRSE six and a half decades back and was inducted in the Indian Navy in September 1961," he newly launched 'Ajay' is a third-generation warship, he ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, a GRSE official also said these vessels are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said."These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well," he can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added.
The Print
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
Indian Navy essential instrument of national power projection: Vice Admiral Deshmukh
'In an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, the Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability,' the vice admiral said at the launch of the eighth anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Defence PSU GRSE for the Navy. The Indian Navy's role in shaping the geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean region and beyond continues to grow towards prominence, said Deshmukh, the chief of materials of the Indian Navy. Kolkata, Jul 21 (PTI) The Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability in an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh said on Monday. The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Deshmukh, at a function here. This is the eighth and last ship in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, for the Indian Navy. 'As the global powers endeavour to assert themselves in this region, where 80 per cent of the global trade flows, the Indian Navy needs to retain the stature of being the preferred security partner to the maritime threats that emerge and also the first responder in case of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions,' he said. The vice admiral said that towards meeting these requirements, the Indian Navy is constructing a large number of ships with diverse roles through the Indian shipbuilding industry, which is clear from the order books of various shipyards across the country, giving prominence to self-reliance. He lauded the role of GRSE, which has built the highest number of warships among all the shipyards in the country. GRSE has emerged as one of the premier defence shipyards of the country, having built more than 110 warships for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. He said that India is among a few countries in the world that build modern warships, conventional and nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. GRSE chairman cum managing director Commodore (Retd) P R Hari said that the ship 'Ajay' is among the 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessels being built for the Navy by two shipyards, eight each by GRSE and a sister shipyard. 'The previous Ajay, which was the first indigenous warship of our nation, was built by GRSE six and a half decades back and was inducted in the Indian Navy in September 1961,' he said. The newly launched 'Ajay' is a third-generation warship, he said. These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, a GRSE official said. He also said these vessels are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations. They are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said. 'These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well,' he said. They can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft. These warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added. PTI AMR — BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Mint
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Centre approves ₹1,000 crore to flood and landslides hit Assam, Kerala, Uttarakhand and three other states
The Central Government, on Thursday, July 10 approved the release of ₹ 1,066.80 crore to flood, landslides, affected states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, Uttarakhand. Home Minister Amit Shah also shared the development on X, stating that more than ₹ 8000 crore from SDRF/NDRF funds has been provided to 19 states this year. For the six flood affected states, the Central government released the following amounts as part of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): Assam received Rs. 375.60 crore, Manipur received Rs. 29.20 crore, ₹ 30.40 crore was released for Meghalaya, ₹ 22.80 crore was given to Mizoram, and ₹ 455.60 crore to Uttarakhand, as per the official statement. The states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand have been affected due to extremely heavy rainfall, floods and landslides during the southwest monsoon this year. FILE - A villager wades through floodwaters to reach safer places after days of torrential monsoon rains in Kampur in India's northeastern state of Assam, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo, File) Amit Shah also said that in addition to the financial aid, the Centre has also provided all logistic assistance, including deployment of requisite National Disaster Response Force, Army and Air Force. On Thursday, the Indian Army launched extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR), and deployed 40 relief columns after the heavy rains that battered several states of North East. As per an official statement, to date, the Indian Army has rescued a total of 3,820 people, reported PTI. The army has also distributed 1,361 food packets, supplied 15,421 water bottles and provided medical aid to 2,095 people, it said. In Nagaland, the Dimapur district's deputy commissioner sought assistance from the Indian Army to provide immediate flood relief in Singrijan Colony, one of the worst-hit areas.
Mint
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Centre approves ₹1,000 crore to flood and landslides hit Assam, Kerala, Uttarakhand and three other states
The Central Government, on Thursday, July 10 approved the release of ₹ 1,066.80 crore to flood, landslides, affected states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, Uttarakhand. Home Minister Amit Shah also shared the development on X, stating that more than ₹ 8000 crore from SDRF/NDRF funds has been provided to 19 states this year. For the six flood affected states, the Central government released the following amounts as part of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): Assam received Rs. 375.60 crore, Manipur received Rs. 29.20 crore, ₹ 30.40 crore was released for Meghalaya, ₹ 22.80 crore was given to Mizoram, and ₹ 455.60 crore to Uttarakhand, as per the official statement. The states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand have been affected due to extremely heavy rainfall, floods and landslides during the southwest monsoon this year. FILE - A villager wades through floodwaters to reach safer places after days of torrential monsoon rains in Kampur in India's northeastern state of Assam, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo, File) Amit Shah also said that in addition to the financial aid, the Centre has also provided all logistic assistance, including deployment of requisite National Disaster Response Force, Army and Air Force. On Thursday, the Indian Army launched extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR), and deployed 40 relief columns after the heavy rains that battered several states of North East. As per an official statement, to date, the Indian Army has rescued a total of 3,820 people, reported PTI. The army has also distributed 1,361 food packets, supplied 15,421 water bottles and provided medical aid to 2,095 people, it said. In Nagaland, the Dimapur district's deputy commissioner sought assistance from the Indian Army to provide immediate flood relief in Singrijan Colony, one of the worst-hit areas. Meanwhile in Manipur, the Nambol river flowing through the west of Imphal and Bishnupur districts has also surpassed danger levels.
