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Nov 22, 2019

IAF's Mobile Video Game Gets Selected For Google 'Best Game-2019' Contest

Internet giant Google has selected Indian Air Force's video game, 'Indian Air Force: A Cut Above', to compete for 'Best Game-2019' in the 'Users Choice Game' category.
The IAF urged netizens to vote for the IAF's 3D mobile video game to win in the 'Users Choice Game' of 2019.
In a bid to make the youth aware about the IAF and encourage them to join the forces, the Indian Air Force had launched the multiplayer version of its interactive mobile game which lets users experience the thrill of flying a combat aircraft.

India Test Fires Two Prithvi-II Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles

India's Strategic Forces Command (SFC) test launched two short-range nuclear capable ballistic missiles as part of its annual training cycle to test the combat readiness of the Indian Army's missile forces.
Two Prithvi-II tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles were test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Dr. Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha at nighttime on November 20, 2019.

India, Singapore Agree To Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise Annually

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging talks with his Singapore counterpart Ng Eng Hen during which the two sides agreed to conduct the trilateral maritime exercise involving Singapore, India and Thailand annually from 2020.
The first Singapore-India-Thailand maritime exercise (SITMEX) was held in the Andaman Sea in September, 2019 as part of the security and safety of Indo-Pacific sea lines.

US Okays Sale Of Naval Guns Worth $1 Bn To India

The United States warned Pakistan that it faced long-term economic damage with little return if China keeps pursuing its giant infrastructure push.
The top US diplomat for South Asia said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- heralded as a game-changer by both Asian countries -- would profit only Beijing and said that the United States offered a better model.
She noted that the multibillion-dollar initiative was driven by non-concessionary loans, with Chinese companies sending their own labour and material.

Nov 21, 2019

Confident Of Doubling Range Of The Astra

DRDO Chief G Sateesh Reddy describes the indigenous ASTRA missile as ready for induction and detailed how all components for the Ballistic Missile Defence system are now ready.
Two new missile projects by DRDO have stood out – the ASTRA air to air missile and the ballistic missile defence system designed to protect India against a nuclear attack.
ASTRA initially had some technological challenges which have been overcome successfully. With persistent efforts and with active IAF support, all the user evaluation has been completed and ASTRA is now ready for induction.
The range is expected to be extended to nearly double of its existing range, making it the most lethal BVR missile.

Indian Naval Academy awarded President's Colour

The Indian Naval Academy (INA), located at Ezhimala in Kerala, which trains Naval officers, was awarded the President's Colour by the President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Ram Nath Kovind, on completion of 50 years.
The President's Colour, the highest honour that is bestowed upon a military unit, was received by Academy Cadet Captain Sushil Singh at a parade comprising 730 cadets of INA and a 150-men Guard of Honour.
The INA was first established at a temporary location at Kochi in 1969, relocated to INS Mandovi at Goa in 1986, and finally moved to its permanent location at Ezhimala in 2009. INA, Ezhimala, over a period of 10 years has commissioned 5,930 officers into the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, including 531 women officers.
The INA has a present strength of 963 trainees, including 44 women trainees and 26 trainees from friendly foreign countries.

Nov 20, 2019

GRSE Delivers ICGS 'Amrit Kaur to Indian Coast Guard

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) delivered to the Indian Coast Guard ICGS 'Amrit Kaur', the third in a series of five 'Fast Patrol Vessels' (FPV).
The warship builder delivered the ship within a time gap of only 14 days from November 5, 2019, when ICGS 'Annie Besant' was handed over to the Coast Guard.
ICGS 'Amrit Kaur' is a 50-metre-long and 7.5-metre- wide medium-range surface vessel, with displacement of around 308 tonne. It is capable of performing rescue, patrolling, anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations in the maritime zones of the country.

NIA to Host First Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Exercise for 'Quad' Countries

The National Investigation Agency is hosting the first counter-terrorism exercise for the "Quad" countries -- India, the US, Japan and Australia -- at the NIA headquarters in Delhi on November 21 and 22, 2019.
The 'CT-TTX' (counter-terrorism table-top exercise) is first such engagement among the Quad countries on regional and global issues of common interest and also in the domain of counter-terrorism and cooperation.

Prez Kovind Presents Prestigious President's Colour to Naval Academy at Kannur

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Indian Naval Academy at Kannur in Kerala.
President's Colour is a visible symbol of excellence and is earned through worthy contribution both during war and peace. A special parade was also held at INA honouring the President.

Nov 19, 2019

Rajnath Singh Attends Opening Ceremony Of Defence And Security 2019 In Bangkok

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended opening ceremony of Defense and Security 2019 in Bangkok. Defence Minister is in Thailand to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended Australia-India bilateral meeting in Bangkok on November 17, 2019. Rajnath Singh held talks with several world leaders during his visit.

Pakistan Successfully Conducts Test Launch Of Surface-To-Surface Ballistic Missile

Pakistan conducted a successful test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 650 kilometres, bringing many Indian cities under its range.
The test-firing of the Shaheen-I missile by the Pakistani military took place amidst Indo-Pak tensions over New Delhi revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
The launch of Shaheen-I missile was held as part of a training exercise "aimed at testing the operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command".
The Shaheen-1 missile is capable of delivering all types of warheads up to range of 650 KMs.

First Ever India-Qatar Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr Begins in Doha

The inaugural edition of the Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of the Sea) between the Indian Navy and Qatari Emiri Naval Forces is being conducted from 17 to 21 November, 19 in Doha to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
From Indian side, Indian Navy Guided Missile Stealth Frigate INS Trikand and Patrol Aircraft P8-I are participating in the exercise.
The versatile Anti-Ship Missile equipped Barzan Class Fast Attack Craft along with Rafale multi-task fighter aircraft will participate from Qatar Navy.

Nov 18, 2019

Indian Army Conducts 'Sindhu Sudarshan' Exercise In Rajasthan's Barmer

The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Indian Army are conducting 'Sindhu Sudarshan' exercise in Rajasthan's Barmer from November 16, 2019.
Around 40,000 jawans of the Indian Army are participating in the exercise. 'Sindhu Sudarshan' exercise will continue till December 05, 2019.

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