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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Dec 10, 2023

India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka Participates in 6th NSA-level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

The National Security Advisers of India, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, as well as delegates from the Seychelles and Bangladesh participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius.
The Colombo Security Conclave comprises India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
In May 2022, the 5th National Security Adviser-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was hosted by the Maldives, during which the NSAs discussed the significance of close cooperation between member and observer countries in maritime safety and security and countering terrorism and radicalisation.
At the meeting, Mauritius was included as the fourth member. Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as observers.

Dec 09, 2023

Hal, Bel and Mazagon Docks PSUS among World's Top 100 Arms Producing Companies

As per a report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2022, the 100 biggest armament companies in the world sold $597 billion worth of weapons and military services. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and geopolitical unrest fuelled a global surge in the demand for weapons.
Among the top 100 producers of weapons were the Indian defence PSUs - Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Mazagon Docks. Although it is at the top of the list, US revenues decreased by 7.9%. Asian arms companies—including those in China and India—benefited from ongoing government spending on military modernisation.
HAL was ranked 41st with $3.4 billion in arms sales, BEL 63rd with $1.9 billion and MDL 89th with $1 billion.

Dec 08, 2023

Indian Army's Captain Geetika Koul Becomes First Woman medical Officer to be Deployed at Siachen

Captain Geetika Koul became the first woman medical officer in the Indian Army to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, the Fire and Fury Corps said.
This achievement follows her successful completion of rigorous induction training at the esteemed Siachen Battle School, which includes high-altitude acclimatisation, survival techniques, and specialised medical procedures.
Siachen, located in the northern Himalayas, poses challenges due to its strategic importance, harsh climate, and demanding terrain.

Dec 07, 2023

Indian Army Hosts 'Inno Yodha 2023' for Innovation and Modernisation

The Indian Army hosted the 'Inno Yodha 2023' Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, reflecting its commitment to modernisation and technological advancement through in-house innovations. Attended by serving personnel, along with notable figures from academia and the defence industry, the event aimed to showcase technological innovations developed within the organisation.
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, commended the innovators for their creativity and ingenuity, encouraged the 'Thinking Warriors' to continue devising practical and innovative solutions for the nation and the Indian Army.

Centre Sets up Three Counter-insurgency and Anti-terrorist Schools in Odisha

The government set up three counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist schools in Odisha for training police personnel.
To strengthen the training inputs in the states affected by insurgency and terrorism, during the 11th Plan period, a scheme was approved for the establishment of 20 Counter Insurgency and Anti Terrorist Schools (CIATSs) four each in the states of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha at the cost of Rs. 52.40 crore. In these Schools, 75,000 police personnel were likely to get trained for combating terrorism and naxalism.

Dec 06, 2023

Major Reshuffle in Navy Top Brass, Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to be New Vice Chief

A major reshuffle took place in the Indian Navy top brass as a series of new appointments were made. Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi was named as the new Vice Chief of the force.
The Vice Chief of Naval Staff is responsible for the modernisation of the force.
Vice Admiral Tripathi replaced Vice Admiral S. J. Singh who was moved to command the Western Navy headquartered in Mumbai.
Vice Admiral Srinivas was moved to the Southern Naval Command as the new chief as the incumbent Vice Admiral Admiral Hampiholi is retiring at the end of this month (December 2023).

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