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DEFENCE - November 2018

Nov 2018

Dec 03, 2019

Nag: The Anti-tank Missile

NAG (meaning Cobra) is an anti-tank guided missile that can destroy enemy tanks miles away. One of the world's finest in its class, the all-weather missile with day and night capabilities comes in four variants that can be launched from land and air.
The fire-and-forget missile is developed by DRDO under the integrated guided missile development programme (IGMDP), which also includes four other missiles — Agni, Akash, Trishul and Prithvi.
NAG has a minimum range of 500 metres and a maximum of 20 km, depending on the launch type. It has a top speed of 230 meter/second (or 828 km/hour).
NAG is a fire-and-forget, lock-on-before-launch missile. The missile locks target before its release. The missile operators first locate the enemy tanks with the help of thermal imaging. After identifying the target, a thermal reference image of the target is captured and locked into the Nag's seeker system.

Dec 02, 2019

Engines Fired Up, Basin Trials Next for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

The engines on board the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) being constructed at Kochi have been fired up and the Navy is starting on the next step of basin trials, with expectations that the warship would be ready for operations by 2022.
The long-delayed project, which was to be completed by 2018, is now back on track, with senior officers saying that the 37,500-tonne aircraft carrier will initially operate MiG-29K fighters and could also feature indigenous combat aircraft.
The carrier, the largest ever warship to be constructed in an Indian yard, is now in its final phase of construction and the Navy could consider operating a limited number of the maritime version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS once it gets fit for service.

Dec 01, 2019

BSF Working on Solutions to Combat Drones Along Indo-Pak Border

Border Security Force (BSF) is working on technical solutions to combat the threat of rogue drones along the India-Pakistan International Border.
BSF Director General V K Johri also said that the force has expanded its strategic capabilities by using new technology and intelligence to guard the over 6,386 km long borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Addressing the 55th Raising Day event of the force at a BSF camp, the DG said that the Line of Control (Loc) in Kashmir and the International Border in Punjab have become operationally sensitive in recent times.

Nov 30, 2019

UKIBC Launches Aerospace And Defence Industry Group

The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) announced the establishment of the Aerospace and Defence Industry Group to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas.
This initiative recognises that the UK-India relationship in aerospace and defence is at a critical turning point and is another demonstration of the close ties between Indian and UK industry.

Indian Navy commissions Sixth Dornier Aircraft Squadron

Indian Naval Air Squadron 314, the sixth Dornier aircraft squadron was commissioned today at Naval Air Enclave- Porbandar on Gujarat coast.
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M S Pawar was the chief guest on this occasion.
INAS 314 derives its name Raptors from the Bird of Prey family.
The insignia of the squadron depicts a Raptor bird searching over the vast blue expanse of the sea. Raptors are large birds of prey known for excellent sensory capabilities, powerful and sharp talons and strong wings symbolizing the capabilities of the aircraft and envisaged roles of the squadron.

Singapore, India Air Forces Hold Joint Training Exercise

Singapore's air force has deployed six of its advanced F-16 fighter aircraft to train alongside the IAF's six Sukhoi combat aircraft during their upgraded joint military training in India.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are conducting the Joint Military Training (JMT) from October 31 to December 12, 2019 at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal.
To commemorate the 10th edition of the JMT, the scope of the exercise was expanded to include an air-sea training component for the first time, with assets from the Indian Navy supporting.
The RSAF has deployed six F-16C/D fighter aircraft to train alongside the IAF's six SU-30MKI fighter aircraft.

Curtain Raiser Indo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN - XIV

Joint military exercise 'SURYA KIRAN – XIV' between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 03 to 16 December 2019. The exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both Indian and Nepal Army who would be sharing their experience in conduct of various counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations as also various humanitarian assistance missions by both the Armies.
Exercise SURYA KIRAN - XIV is an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India. Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, exercise SURYA KIRAN with Nepal is an important exercise in terms of the security challenges faced by both the nations in the realm of changing facets of global terrorism. The aim of this exercise is to conduct a Battalion level combined training between Indian Army and Nepal Army to increase interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, medical and environmental conservation including aviation aspects.

Nov 29, 2019

MoD Approves Procurement of Military Platforms worth Rs. 22,800 crore

The defence ministry approved procurement of six P 8I anti-submarine warfare jets, indigenous development of airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) aircraft and other military platforms at a cost of Rs. 22,800 crore.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The DAC also approved procurement of twin-engine heavy helicopters (TEHH) for the Indian Coast Guard.
The DAC also approved indigenous development and manufacturing of 'thermal imaging night sights' for Assault Rifles.

The Indian Army Successfully Fires Spike Long Range Anti-Tank Missiles

The Indian Army successfully fired newly acquired Spike Long Range anti-tank missiles at the Infantry School at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The firing was witnessed by the top Infantry hierarchy of the Indian Army, including General Bipin Rawat, who was there for the annual Infantry Commanders' Conference.
For nearly three decades, the Army has been using now outdated second-generation missiles. Spike LR is a 4th Generation missile, which can engage a target with precision at ranges up to 4 km.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Spike missile, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems from Israel, established a joint venture with the Kalyani Group in India. The JV is capable of manufacturing Spike missiles in India.

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