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DEFENCE - November 2018

Nov 2018

Oct 29, 2019

Indo-French joint exercise 'Shakti-2019' to be held in Rajasthan

'Shakti-2019', a bilateral exercise will be conducted between Indian and French Army troops at the Foreign Training Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from October 31 to November 13, 2019.
The French Army troops have arrived in India on October 26, 2019 for training with Indian troops.
While a contingent of the Sikh Regiment of Sapta Shakti Command will represent Indian Army in this exercise, the French Army delegation will be represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Armoured Brigade.
The joint exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in the backdrop of semi-desert terrain under United Nations mandate.

Oct 28, 2019

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers in J&K's Rajouri district

Prime Minister visited Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate Diwali with Army troops guarding the Line of Control. Addressing the soldiers, Mr Modi hailed the valour of the Indian Defence Forces and said they have made it possible for the Central Government to take decisions which were hitherto considered impossible.
Mr Modi highlighted the courage and fortitude of the forces in safeguarding national security and thanked them on behalf of the people of the country for their monumental service.
Prime Minister said that the increasing number of visitors to the National War Memorial in New Delhi shows the respect accorded by the citizens towards the contributions of armed forces.
Mr Modi listed the steps being taken by the Government to further strengthen and modernize the Indian defence forces.
Prime Minister said that the Government is committed to taking steps to ensure the welfare of soldiers.

PM Modi extends greetings to soldiers on Infantry Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to soldiers on Infantry Day, saying infantry personifies diligence and bravery.
Infantry Day is observed on October 27 to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan supported intruders.
Planes carrying Indian troops took off from the Safdarjung airport to land at Srinagar.

Oct 25, 2019

Union Cabinet Approves Cadre Review Of ITBP

The Union Cabinet has approved cadre review of Group A General Duty (Executive) Cadre and Non-Gazetted cadre of Indo-Tibetan Border Police, ITBP.
It has also decided to create two new Commands (Western Command at Chandigarh and Eastern Command at Guwahati) to be headed by Additional Director General and assisted by Inspector General.
After the creation of these Group A posts in ITBP, the supervisory efficiency and capacity building of the Force will be enhanced.

Oct 24, 2019

US Air Force Gets Its First Anti-Drone Laser Weapon From Raytheon

Raytheon has delivered the first anti-drone buggy to the US Air Force, just over year after it introduced the technology.
It's a high-energy laser system mounted on a small all-terrain vehicle, to be specific, which uses electro-optical/infrared sensors to detect and track drones.
After it identifies and tracks the unwelcome flying device, it then neutralizes it with its laser in a process that takes a few seconds.
Raytheon says the system can draw power from a standard 220-volt outlet and can deliver dozens -- it didn't mention an exact number -- of laser shots on a single charge.
However, it can also be paired with a generator if it needs to be on the field for an extended period.

Govt Nod to 3,000 More Personnel in ITBP, Two New Commands for Guarding China Front

The Union government approved a full cadre review, resulting in creation of over 3,000 new posts, and creation of two operational commands for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) that guards the LAC with China.
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the cadre review exercise of the force has been conducted after 18 years, the last was done in 2001.
The review, for Group 'A' general duty (executive) cadre and non-general duty officials, will create over 3,000 new posts, including 60 in the top command, and will also allow it to raise two commands along the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China that the force guards.

Deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Soon: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to sign a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for acquiring 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) as negotiations over the price of the fighter jets are almost done.
In December 2017, the IAF had issued a single-vendor tender to the HAL for procuring 83 LCA. However, the deal is yet to be signed owing to delay in negotiations over the price of the aircraft.

Oct 23, 2019

IAF Successfully Test Fires Brahmos Surface-To-Surface Missile From Mobile Platform

The Indian Air Force has carried out successful firing of BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles from a mobile platform at Trak Island in Andaman Nicobar islands.
The drill to check the IAF's capability to hit targets with "pin-point" accuracy at targets close to 300 KM was conducted.
Surface-to-surface missiles were fired by IAF at Trak Island in the Andaman Nicobar group of islands. The missile engaged the designated mock targets close to 300 KM away.
The 2.5-tonne surface-to-surface missile has a range of around 300 km.
BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.

DRDO Starts Work On 'Next-Gen' Hypersonic Weapon

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on manufacturing a hypersonic missile, that would be capable of travelling at a speed five times faster than that of sound.
This means, the next generation hypersonic weapons will have the capacity to move at a speed of about a mile per second.
A wind tunnel is being worked on at the moment where the weapon will be tested and fine-tuned, before it is put to operational use.

Indian Army's Exercise 'Sindhu Sudarshan' In Deserts Of Rajasthan

More than 40,000 troops will take part in the Indian Army's exercise codenamed 'Sindhu Sudarshan' in the deserts of Rajasthan, from November 29 to December 4, 2019.
The Indian Army will be carrying out this exercise using its integrated battle groups which are the new formations being raised by the force for warfighting in future.
Over 40,000 troops will participate in an all-arms battle array of Divisions and Brigades carrying out offensive operations in deserts.
This will provide the unique opportunity to employ entire mechanised formations consisting of Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles in order to evaluate the capability to strike deep along Western Borders.

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