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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jun 12, 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace, UAE's EDGE Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

Adani Defence and Aerospace signed a cooperation agreement with EDGE Group, a global technology and defence organisation based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agreement will create a global platform that utilises the defence and aerospace strengths of both companies by combining product portfolios.
This includes evaluating cooperation across EDGE's and Adani's core product domains, including missiles and weapons covering airborne, surface, infantry, ammunition, and air defence products, platforms and systems covering unmanned aerial systems (UAS), loitering munitions, counter-drone systems, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), as well as electronic warfare (EW) and cyber technologies.
The agreement will explore the establishment of research and development (R&D) facilities in India and the UAE. Under the partnership, development, production, and maintenance facilities for defence and aerospace solutions will be set up to serve not only the domestic markets of both countries but also Southeast Asian and wider global markets.

Jun 11, 2024

Army Launches Integrated Generator Monitoring, Control System 'Vidyut Rakshak'

A tech-based innovation, an integrated generator monitoring, protection and control system, developed by the Indian Army was launched. 'Vidyut Rakshak', developed by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) was launched by the Army's Vice Chief Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi.
Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, in his message, appreciated the ADB and said, "While the Indian Army is observing the 'Year of Tech Absorption', this milestone success of Vidyut Rakshak from 'innovation to induction' sets precedence and signifies Indian Army's commitment and efforts to leverage technology as a catalyst for transformative change."

Jun 10, 2024

Indian Navy Gets First Woman Helicopter Pilot

A passing out parade was held to mark the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) and completion of stage I training of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC) at Naval Air Station - INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.
21 officers, including three officers from 03 BHCC were awarded the prestigious 'Golden Wings' by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Highlighting the Indian Navy's commitment to gender inclusivity and expanding Career opportunities for women, Lt Anamika B. Rajeev created history by graduating as the first woman naval helicopter pilot.

Jun 08, 2024

Haryana Police Secures First Position in Blocking Mobile Numbers Involved in Cyber Crime

Haryana Police secured the first position in the country in blocking mobile numbers involved in cyber crime. According to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, a total of 5 lakh 46 thousand mobile numbers involved in cyber crime were blocked across the country from January 1 to April 31, 2024 out of which 1 lakh 11 thousand 349 mobile numbers were blocked by Haryana Police.
Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor said that this is the second major achievement of Haryana Police at the national level regarding cyber crime control.

Jun 07, 2024

India and Oman Strengthen Maritime Defence Relations through Staff Talks

The 6th edition of Staff Talks between Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) were conducted in New Delhi.
The talks were focused towards further strengthening the existing Defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain.
The delegation from RNO was led by Cmde Jasim Mohammed Ali Al Balushi, DG Ops & Plans. Cmde Manmeet Singh Khurana, Commodore (FC) led the delegation from India.
The series of Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks is testimony of the strong bilateral relations between two historical maritime neighbours.
Oman is one of the India's closest partners in the Gulf region and regular conduct of Staff Talks plays a key role in consolidating gains in naval cooperation and deepening the existing partnership between both Navies.

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