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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 24, 2024

Special Forces of India, Kyrgyzstan Hold 13-day Counter-terror Exercise

Special Forces of India and Kyrgyzstan kick-started a 13-day exercise in Himachal Pradesh's Bakloh with a focus on combating terrorism and extremism. It was the 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan annual 'Khanjar' Exercise.
The Indian Army contingent comprised 20 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) while the Kyrgyz team with equal number of personnel was represented by the Kyrgyz Special Forces' Scorpion brigade.
The aim of the exercise was to exchange experiences and best practices in counter terrorism and Special Forces operations in built-up area and mountainous terrain under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

Jan 23, 2024

Indian, Egyptian Armies Hold 11-day Exercise

The Indian and Egyptian armies held an 11-day military exercise in Egypt's Anshas in line with the overall aim of the two nations to expand bilateral defence and security engagement. The Indian contingent comprised 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) at the second edition of the India-Egypt exercise 'Cyclone'.
The first edition of the Special Forces exercise was conducted in 2023 in India.
The aim of the exercise was to acquaint both the sides with each other's operating procedures in the backdrop of special operations in desert/semi desert terrain under Chapter VII of UN Charter.
Exercise Cyclone is designed to develop bilateral military cooperation and strengthen bond between the two armies through conduct of discussions and rehearsal of tactical military drills.

Indian Army Launches Operation Sarvashakti to Eliminate Terrorists

In response to escalating terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army launched Operation Sarvashakti, a strategic initiative aimed at curbing the influence of Pakistani proxy terrorist groups. Focused on the Pir Panjal mountain ranges in the Union Territory, this operation seeks to eliminate terrorists operating in the sensitive Rajouri Poonch sector.
Operation Sarvashakti aims to conduct combined counter-terrorist operations on both sides of the Pir Panjal ranges. The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps and the Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps will execute simultaneous operations to neutralize terrorist threats. Coordinated efforts involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, Special Operations Group, and intelligence agencies are crucial components of this operation.

Jan 22, 2024

Assam Inducts 'Black Panthers', Police Commandos Trained by Army

At the Saru Sajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, amid hundreds of spectators and dignitaries including Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a group of young commandos, dressed in their black combat fatigue, armed with the latest close-range, sniper and automatic weapons, rappelled down a rope from a hovering Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Army Aviation Corp for a demo of a tactical exercise.
These commandos may look like from the National Security Guards (NSG) by their tactical move to tackle a hostage situation, but they are the fresh batch of Assam's Black Panthers - the state's very own commando battalions of police force.
It was a historic moment for the Assam Police as the new batch of 2,551 police commandos were inducted.
According to the Assam Police, this was the first time that such a large contingent of any police force in the country were trained by the Indian Army as a part of their commando training course.

Jan 21, 2024

Amit Shah Inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre for Assam Rifles

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the cyber security operations centre in the Assam Rifles Headquarters at Laitkor.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the cyber security operations centre will strengthen the cyber security posture of the force by carrying out real-time monitoring of the network, mitigation of external threats & prevention of cyber violations in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN). The cyber security operations centre is equipped with a state-of-the-art Network & data monitoring devices to provide 24 x 7 services.
The Centre is the first of its kind among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the country.

Jan 20, 2024

Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary New Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal

Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary was appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
The Sashastra Seema Bal, one of India's central armed police forces, is primarily responsible for guarding the country's borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The appointment of Daljit Singh Chaudhary, an experienced officer, would bring in renewed vigour and strategic expertise in managing the crucial border areas, especially in the context of emerging security challenges in the region.
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, an officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), has had a distinguished career with various critical responsibilities in the past. His experience and skills are deemed crucial for the role of Director General of SSB, where he will be leading the force in maintaining the security and integrity of India's borders.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Established in 1963, the SSB was originally set up to counter the activities of Chinese troops along the Indo-Nepal border following the Sino-Indian War.

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