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DEFENCE - November 2018

Nov 2018

Apr 20, 2020

Iran warns US Navy over Gulf incident

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has accused the US of giving a "Hollywood version of events" over an incident in the Gulf this week.
The US said Iranian vessels had conducted "harassing" approaches of six of its ships.
But the IRGC said it had increased patrols in the Gulf after the US Navy blocked the path of an Iranian ship earlier.
Tensions rose after the US killed an Iranian general in Iraq in January, 2020.
The IRGC's statement said that US forces had blocked one of its ships in two separate incidents in early April, 2020 using "dangerous behaviour while ignoring warnings".

Apr 17, 2020

PakistanViolates Ceasefire, Once Again

In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Army once again violated ceasefire in Qasba and Kirni sectors of Poonch district.
Pak Army intiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along Line of Control in Qasba and Kirni sectors. The official said, Indian troops guarding the fence are retaliating befittingly. The exchange of fire continued when reports last came in.
There are no reports of loss of any life and damage to property from Indian side as yet, added the PRO.

N.Korea Test Fires Multiple Short-Range Anti-Ship Missiles

North Korea launched multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the sea and Sukhoi jets fired air-to-surface missiles as part of its ongoing military exercises, South Korea's military said.
The missile tests came on the eve of a national holiday in North Korea to celebrate the birthday of Kim Il Sung, the founder of the country and grandfather of the current leader, Kim Jong Un.

Apr 15, 2020

US Approves Sale Of Anti-Ship Missiles, Torpedoes Worth USD 155 Million To India

The Trump administration has notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles and Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India to enhance its deterrent capabilities against "regional threats" and to bolster its homeland defence.
The US recognised India as a "Major Defence Partner" in 2016. This designation allows India to buy more advanced and sensitive technologies from America at par with that of the US' closest allies and partners.

Mar 28, 2020

Army Chief Launches Operation Namaste, Says Duty To Help Govt Fight Against COVID-19

Launching Operation Namaste to combat the spread of COVID-19, Army Chief General MM Naravane said it was his force's duty to help the government in its fight against the pandemic.
The Indian Army has code-named its anti-COVID-19 operations as Operation Namaste and has, so far, established eight quarantine facilities across the country.

Mar 25, 2020

MoD submits reports of the land acquired for UP and TN Defence Industrial Corridors from UP and TN

Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated that the total land acquired so far from the state governments of Uttar Pradesh and Tami Nadu for Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridors is 1,182 hectares and 1,537 hectares. The information was provided by Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik.
Revised Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) gives specific provisions for stimulating the growth of the domestic defence industry.
Government introduced the 'Strategic Partnership (SP)' Model to establish long-term strategic partnerships with Indian entities through a transparent and competitive process.
Indian firm will tie up with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains.
FDI Policy has also been revised. As per the revised policy, FDI is allowed under automatic route up to 49% and beyond 49% through Government route wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology or for other reasons to be recorded.

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