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DEFENCE - November 2018

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Jul 12, 2022

Army to Conduct Trials of AI-enabled Vehicles in Ladakh

The Indian Army will start conducting trials of indigenously developed artificial intelligence-enabled unmanned ground vehicles at higher altitudes along the China frontier in Ladakh for surveillance and logistics operations.
These vehicles can be used for extreme weather and terrain conditions and can be used for logistics, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
The battery-operated vehicle, having day and night cameras, can be used to carry logistics such as weapons and ammunition up to 500kg and also as reconnaissance units to track enemy positions. These vehicles will provide live feed to commanders deployed along the Line of Actual Control.

Rajnath Singh Launches 75 AI-powered Defence Products in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 75 defence products powered by artificial intelligence at the first-ever 'AI in Defence' symposium and exhibition organised by the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi.
These products were launched as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. Out of these 75 products, some are already being used by the armed forces while the rest are in the process of deployment.
These 75 products are in the domains of robotics systems, cyber security, human behaviour analysis, intelligent monitoring system, supply chain management, voice analysis and C4ISR (command, control, communication, computer and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) and operational data analytics.

Jul 11, 2022

Russian Navy Receives First Submarine Carrying Nuke-powered Drones

The Russian navy received the first submarine Belgorod which is designed to carry Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drones.
The submarine opens new opportunities for Russia to implement various scientific research tasks and conduct rescue operations in remote areas of the oceans.
The nuclear-powered Belgorod was floated out in April 2019 and was initially planned to be delivered to the navy in 2020.

Navy Completes Final Sea Trials of INS Vikrant

The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant successfully completed the fourth phase of sea trials during which trials of the majority of equipment and systems onboard were undertaken. The trials took place ahead of its scheduled commissioning into the Indian Navy on August 15.
Designed by the Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Design (DND), Vikrant has been built at the state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The warship, with a displacement of 37,500 tonnes, Vikrant has put India in a select league -- only the US, the UK, Russia, France and China have the capability to build aircraft carriers.

China, Pakistan Begin War Games off Shanghai

China and Pakistan began four-day naval exercises off the coast of Shanghai, involving Pakistan's most advanced China-built frigate and paving the way for closer security cooperation between the two countries in the Indian Ocean.
The drills were aimed at jointly dealing with maritime security threats.
The exercises are the second edition of Sea Guardians, following drills held in January 2020 in the Arabian Sea off Karachi.

Jul 08, 2022

Native AI-based Software Created to Safeguard Defence Land from Encroachment

The Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) developed an Artificial Intelligence-based Change Detection Software that can automatically detect unauthorised constructions and encroachments on the defence land using Satellite Imagery, demonstrating once again how technology has benefited the country's defense-related issues. For efficient land management and urban planning, the Institute makes use of the most recent surveying technology, including satellite photography, drone imaging, and geospatial tools.

Jul 07, 2022

SBI Updates Renews Agreement with Air Force for Defence Compensation Package

State Bank of India (SBI) renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force for the Defence Salary Package (DSP) scheme. Under this scheme, it offers various benefits and features to all serving and retired Air Force personnel and their families.
The lender offers extensive benefits to the Air Force personnel such as complimentary personal accidental insurance, air accidental insurance, and additional cover in case of on-duty death (during action). Insurance cover for permanent total disability / partial disability is also available.

Jul 06, 2022

Coast Guard Carries out Operation 'Island Watch' along Gujarat Coast

Indian Coast Guard carried out Operation 'Island Watch' along Dwarka coast in Gujarat where hovercrafts carried out search of uninhabited islands in vicinity.
A hovercraft is an amphibious vehicle that is capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. Hovercrafts can operate at a speed ranging between 30-40 knots (around 50-60 kilometres) per hour.
The Indian Coast Guard conducts innumerable real-life operations round the year at sea. It possesses a diverse range of capabilities effective for both surface and air operations. ICG is headed by the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) from the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) located at New Delhi.

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