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DEFENCE - November 2018

Nov 2018

Feb 02, 2020

Iraq Resumes Joint Ops with US-led Coalition

Iraq's security forces have resumed operations with the US-led coalition to fight IS sleeper cells, after tensions led to a more than three-week pause. The US-led coalition had announced in January that it was freezing its anti-IS campaign in Iraq after a spate of rocket attacks on its bases.

Feb 01, 2020

Over 1,500 IAF Personnel Sent to Combat Squadrons

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has posted more men to its combat squadrons as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at boosting the capability of the fighting units to take up operational tasks.
More than 1,500 personnel have been transferred to combat squadrons at key bases across the country during the last few months. The men posted to these squadrons have been drawn from the Air Headquarters in Delhi and other IAF commands. The IAF has around 30 fighter squadrons against an optimum strength of 42-plus combat units required to tackle a combined threat from China and Pakistan. The army plans to relocate over 200 officers from the Delhi headquarters to forward areas.

Poland Inks Contract for F-35 Fighter Jets

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak signed a contract worth $4.6 billion under which the country will acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the United States.
As per Blaszczak, the acquisition will enable the Polish military to make a technological leap.
The agreement foresees the delivery of 32 multi-role aircraft along with a training and logistics package.
With the delivery of the aircraft, which is scheduled to begin in 2024, Poland is to become the first user of the F-35s in the region.

Indo-Israeli JV to Manufacture Loitering Munition in India

Israeli UVision Air announced a joint venture with Indian Aditya Precitech to manufacture loitering munitions under the brand PALM (Precision Attack Loitering Munition) Hero Systems.
The JV, called AVision will explore various opportunities in India for Loitering Munitions Systems including the design, manufacture, sales, maintenance, support, upgrading, and lifecycle management. The partners will also maintain a supply of spare parts for the warranty and post-warranty periods for current and future versions of the smart munitions systems.
Regarding this partnership, Aditya's representative and Avision's CEO, Col. (ret.) Anil Yadav, remarked, "We look forward to producing the full range of loitering munitions, which will be offered to India's military, paramilitary forces as an effective response to multiple threats with minimal collateral damage."

Jan 31, 2020

Database for Real-Time Information on Terror Soon

A master database of 21 databases designed to provide real-time information to fight terror and crime will be rolled out by the end of March. The database or the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) involves data including that related to credit and debit cards, tax, telecom, immigration, airlines and railway tickets, passports, driving licenses. It will be available for nine central agencies including the Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, the Enforcement Directorate and Department of Revenue Intelligence.
The NATGRID will service only those agencies cleared by the Union Cabinet. State police forces will not be able to access the database initially.
The second phase of the database will involve big data analysis for generating alerts for agencies. It is expected to be rolled out by the end of 2020.

Jan 30, 2020

Security Upped as Vikrant Enters Critical Testing before Sea Trials

As the country's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant undergoes engine test for advanced-level basin trials before venturing into the sea for trials by end of 2020, Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has put in tight security measures including biometric access for staff to prevent a repeat of September 2019 sabotage incident. The probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the stealing of the hardware drives of Integrated Platform Management System (IMPS) from the vessel has so far not yielded any result. But, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) clarified that the stolen parts were certain Commercially Off the shelf hardware items from Multi Function Consoles (MFCs) of the IPMS.

India May Invite Australia for Malabar Naval Exercise with US & Japan

India is giving serious consideration in inviting Australia to take part in its trilateral Malabar naval exercise with the US and Japan this year (2020).
If this happens, the "Quad countries" will engage in serious naval combat manoeuvres and exercise on the high seas after a gap of 13 years.
The Malabar naval exercise will be held in the Bay of Bengal after the monsoon ends in July-August.
Australian diplomatic sources, on being contacted said that we have a very strong bilateral defence relationship with India. We would be glad to consider all opportunities to engage with the Indian military.

Jan 29, 2020

Operation Vanilla: India Sends Naval Ship to Provide Aid to Disaster-hit Madagascar

Indian Navy launched Operation Vanilla in a bid to support the people of island nation Madagascar in the face of a natural disaster.
Indian Navy said, 'As the first respondent, Indian Navy Ship Airavat, which was en-route to Seychelles has been diverted to Madagascar for rendering assistance.'
The ship is carrying victualing, clothing and stores along with medicines. The ship is scheduled to reach Madagascar by 30 January 2020. As per the Navy, the ship will be able to provide clothing, emergency food, medical assistance, diving and communication assistance and undertake transportation and evacuation of personnel using its four large and two medium-sized boats.

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