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Oct 17, 2019

Indian Army Inducts Precision-Guided Excalibur Artillery Made In US

Indian Army acquired the American precision-guided Excalibur artillery and indigenous Dhanush howitzer to boost its firepower.
Made by the American company Raytheon, the precision-guided Excalibur, acquired by the army can annihilate targets at long ranges.
The Excalibur artillery ammunition is capable of hitting targets within 50 kilometre range, with less than 2 metres error margin.
The pinpoint accuracy of the Excalibur artillery ammunition will be advantageous for the Indian soldiers stationed at the LOC fighting the Pakistani army.
The 48 Kilogram Excalibur shell explodes in the air or uses PBXN-9 (polymer-bonded explosive) warhead to break through reinforced structures or bunkers.
The Excaliber ammunition also uses GPS and inertial navigation.

BEL Developing AI Tool To Analyse Terror Activity

With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) gaining importance in the security field, public-sector giant Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is developing an AI-based tool for analysis of terrorist activities.
The tool would be used in sifting and segregating raw information as well as to assist in generating intelligence assessments, decision-making and operational planning.
The use of AI in counter-terrorism also assumes significance with the growing use of social media and online platforms by radical elements as well as other hostile state agencies to create social and communal unrest and incite violence.

Oct 16, 2019

Britain, Spain Join Other Major Powers In Suspending Military Exports To Turkey

Britain and Spain have joined other major powers in suspending military exports to Turkey following its incursion into northeastern Syria.
No further export licences will be granted to Turkey for items which might be used in military operations in Syria.
Spain, a major arms exporter to Turkey, similarly announced a halt to sales of military material. Spain's Socialist government asked Turkey to put an end to this military operation.
Sweden also announced it has halted exports of military equipment.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 41st DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi

Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi.
DRDO has played significant role in ensuring technological advancement of our forces and safeguarding our country.
Chiefs of the three forces & DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy were also present on the occasion.
DRDO can play a significant role in becoming a catalyst in absorption of technology.

India, Japan To Begin Joint Air Force Exercise 'Shinyuu Maitri'

The Indian Air Force will be carrying out a joint military exercise 'Shinyuu Maitri' with Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) from October 17 to 23, 2019.
The exercise will be held at Air Force Station, Arjan Singh in Panagarh town in West Bengal.
C-130 J aircraft of the Special Operations Squadron of IAF and C-130 H of Tactical Airlift Squadron of JASDF will participate in the exercise. The focus of the exercise will be to undertake Joint Mobility and Tactical interoperability among the two forces.

India Hands Over Second Pair Of Mi-24V Helicopters To Afghan Forces

India handed over the second pair of Mi-24V helicopters to war-torn Afghanistan, boosting the capability of the Afghan forces.
The helicopters were officially handed over by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar to Afghanistan's acting Defence Minister Asadullah Khalid at a ceremony held at the military airport in Kabul.
These helicopters are a replacement for the four attack helicopters previously gifted by India to Afghanistan in 2015 and 2016.
The combat performance and offensive firepower that the helicopters provide will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in ensuring that the ANDSF maintain an agile and robust Counter-Terrorism capability.

Oct 15, 2019

Two Indigenous Sniper Rifles By Bengaluru-Based Firm

In line with the central government's push to make India a major defence manufacturing hub, a firm based in Karnataka's Bengaluru has developed the country's first indigenous sniper rifle prototypes that are meant for use by the Indian armed forces.
SSS Defence, which has developed two sniper rifles, is hoping to lead the way for India to become an arms manufacturing and exporting hub.
The 61-year-old company earlier used to manufacture components (mainly springs) for the automotive industry.
The company is also constructing an 80,000 sq ft arms factory in Jigani for its manufacturing unit.

Oct 14, 2019

Russian frigate Admiral Makarov Test Fired Kalibr Cruise Missiles

Russian frigate Admiral Makarov test-fired Kalibr cruise missiles, as part of drills in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. All the armament of the ship has been checked in combat.
The ship's commander, Capt. 2nd Rank Anton Kuprin told that it was likely to be the most modern weapon of Russia.

Indo-US Joint Military Exercise 'Vajra Prahar'

The 10th edition of the joint military exercise 'Vajra Prahar' between India and the US will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle from October 13-28, 2019.
45-member Special Forces team from Indian Army will train alongside US Special Forces from 13 - 28 October, 2019. In 2018, the exercise had taken place in Jaipur.
'Vajra Prahar' is a Special Forces joint training exercise conducted alternately in India and the US.
Bilateral military exercises and defence exchanges are an important aspect of deepening bilateral defence cooperation between India and the US.
Earlier in September 2019, a joint military training exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' had taken place at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Oct 13, 2019

India, Japan To Hold Joint Military Exercise From October 19

Dharma Guardian, the joint military exercise between India and Japan, will be held at the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School Vairengte in Mizoram from October 19 to November 2, 2019.
Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) contingents comprising 25 soldiers each will participate in the exercise with an aim to share experience gained during various counter-terrorism operations.
The exercise is an annual training event, which is being held in India since 2018.
Among military training exercises done by India with various countries, Dharma Guardian exercise with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both the nations in the backdrop of global terrorism.
The scope of the exercise covers platoon-level joint training on counter-terrorism operations in the jungle and urban scenario.

Turkey Claims Capture Of Key Syrian Border Town

Turkey's military says it has taken control of a key Syrian border town as Ankara presses ahead with its offensive against Kurdish fighters despite facing mounting international criticism over the operation.
The Turkish defence ministry said its troops seized Ras al-Ain from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)- a claim that was immediately rebutted by the SDF - as fighting between the two sides entered its fiercest phase since Ankara launched its offensive.

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