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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Nov 01, 2023

Navy's Last Ilyushin-38SD Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft Retires

The Indian Navy decommissioned the last of its Ilyushin Il-38SD Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft from operational service, 46 years after their induction.
Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar, who was present at the drawdown ceremony of the aircraft at INS Hansa at Vasco town, Goa, described the occasion as truly historic and one filled with nostalgia.
The Navy chief said the aircraft brought glory to the Indian Navy time and again.

End of an Era - MiG-21 Jets Fly For Last Time

Marking the end of an era, Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison fighter jets flew for the last time over Barmer town of Rajasthan.
The MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft of the No. 4 squadron of the IAF took a sortie and flew for the last time over the Uttarlai town in Barmer, Rajasthan.
The Indian Air Force is phasing out the MiG-21 squadrons and set to replace them with the indigenous LCA Mark-1A fighter jets.
As per plans, the No. 4 squadron will be getting the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets in its inventory and may move to a new location in the desert sector itself by the end of this month.
The MiG-21 entered service in 1963 on a trial basis. It formed the backbone of India's fighter fleet from 1970 to the mid-2000s till the Su-30MKIs were pressed into action.

IAF Deploys Three S-400 Missile Units along China and Pakistan Borders

The Indian Air Force (IAF) took significant steps to bolster its air defense capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan by deploying three out of the five agreed-upon S-400 air defense missile squadrons. However, the remaining two squadrons' delivery schedule has been affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and officials from both countries are set to meet soon to finalize the timeline.
In 2018-19, India entered into a crucial defense agreement with Russia to procure S-400 missiles worth Rs. 35,000 crore, aiming to acquire a total of five squadrons of these advanced air defense systems. These squadrons have already been operationalized in strategically important sectors. One unit is responsible for guarding both the China and Pakistan fronts, while one squadron has been specifically earmarked for each of these countries.

Indian Navy Chief Offers to Run Warship Training Hub for Regional States

The Indian Navy chief, Admiral Hari Kumar, proposed deepening relations between states in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), by adopting four principles that would govern future relations.
Hari Kumar made his proposals while addressing the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC), one of the navy's several multilateral initiatives aimed at bringing together the littoral states of the IOR into a cooperative maritime security framework operating under barely discernible Indian Navy leadership.
The navy chief's first proposal involves developing a working mechanism that is "structure light, but functionally heavy".
The second proposal was that "each one of us could bring to the table certain unique capabilities and expertise".
The third, inter-related proposal involves developing CoEs as nerve centres of maritime security information pertaining to the IOR.
The navy chief's fourth and final suggestion was to rationalise and prioritise efforts under other bilateral, mini-lateral and multi-lateral constructs in the IOR. Besides the deployment of naval warships on visits to other countries' ports and naval bases and joint training exercises, the Indian Navy has fostered maritime bonding through various multilateral initiatives such as the Goa Maritime Conclave, MILAN, Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and the Colombo Security Conclave, among others.

Oct 31, 2023

India's Cyber Operations Centre

India's first centre for cyber operations and security (CenCOPS), which is almost ready to start functioning, boasts of tools such as facial recognition, data analytics and predictive policing, evidence collection, and advanced forensic investigation.
The advanced cyber security station is housed in the Heritage Centre of Indian Air Force building in Chandigarh's Sector 18. The central government had sanctioned Rs. 88 crore for the project, whose foundation stone was laid by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in May 2023.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) would initially run the cyber centre for three years before the Chandigarh Police take over. DRDO will also impart training to cops on cyber frauds and usage of tools to analyse such cases and data.

India's Own Iron Dome

India is readying its own long-range air defence system and plans to deploy it by 2028-2029. The system is being developed by DRDO under the ambitious Project Kusha.
According to reports, the system will be able to detect and destroy incoming stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions at ranges up to 350 km.
The interception capabilities of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, will be "comparable" to the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system.

Oct 30, 2023

Poorvi Akash: Eastern Air Command Conduct its Annual Exercise

Eastern Air Command (EAC) of the Indian Air Force is conducting its annual Comman Command level exercise - Ex Poorvi Akash from October 30 to November 5.
The exercise comprises the application of Air Power in all its roles and will be conducted by day and night. The exercise also comprises joint operations with Eastern Command (EC) of Indian Army in the challenging mountainous terrain.
It involves activation of the entire Eastern Sector and IAF Garuds is alos participating in special missions along with the Special Forces (SF) of the Indian Airforce.
Ex Poorvi Akash" is the integration of joint operations with the Eastern Command (EC) of the Indian Army in the formidable and challenging mountainous terrains of the region which will encompass the activation of the entire Eastern Sector, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to military readiness and coordination.

India, Kazakhstan Begin 13-day Military Exercise

In this edition of the exercise, both sides will practice conduct of counter terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under United Nations mandate
India and Kazakhstan began a 13-day mega wargame in the Kazakh military base of Otar with a focus on boosting their counter- terror cooperation. The Indian contingent comprising 120 personnel from the Army and the Indian Air Force are participating in the seventh edition of the exercise 'KazInd-2023'.

Oct 29, 2023

Launch of Third ACTCM Barge

Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) was launched by Cmde V. Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is a proud flag bearer of 'Make in India' initiative of Ministry of Defence.
The MSME shipyard has successfully delivered two Barges. These Barges are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The availability of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to operational commitments of Indian Navy by facilitating embarkation and disembarkation of articles / ammunition to Indian Navy Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

Oct 28, 2023

Army Celebrates 'Shaurya Diwas' to Mark Landing of Forces in Kashmir in 1947

The army celebrated the 'Shaurya Diwas' to mark the 76th year of the landing of forces in Kashmir which ensured the first civil-military victory of Independent India. The Indian Army troops landed at the Budgam Airport to evict Pakistani forces from Jammu and Kashmir, a day after the Instrument of Accession was signed between Maharaja Hari Singh and the Republic of India.
During the 'Shaurya Diwas' organised on Friday, a replication of the historic event was performed to pay obeisance to the brave soldiers and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Zen Technologies Secures Order from MoD for Tank Training System

Zen Technologies Limited secured a Rs. 100 crore (inclusive of GST) order from the Ministry of Defence for its advanced force-on-force tank training system, enabling tank units to train in real terrains without live ammunition.
The force-on-force tank training system, designed and developed in-house, received approval from the army after extensive trials, indicating potential demand in domestic and international markets. Zen is optimistic about the army's potential adoption of the Zen Armoured Combat Training System (ACTS) for comprehensive combined arms training.

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