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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 22, 2023

Army's Vajra Corps Conduct Mock Exercise on CBRN Disaster Management

The Army conducted a two-day exercise at its Jalandhar Cantonment on managing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear disasters.
Exercise Vajra Sahayata, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) disaster management exercise was conducted by Vajra Corps under the aegis of Western Command headquarters.
A tabletop exercise was conducted on October 16, wherein the participating units from the Army and representatives of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Punjab State Civil Administration deliberated on the role, responsibilities, and present and future capability development of all stakeholders.
The exercise provided an opportunity for the Army to showcase its reaction and mitigation mechanism in concert with NDRF and the civil administration during such deadly disasters.

Oct 21, 2023

Indian Air Force Successfully Tests BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

In the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully tested the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. This achievement illustrated the IAF's expanding capabilities in strengthening India's military capabilities.
The BrahMos missile, noted for its supersonic speed and precision, was fired from a Sukhoi fighter jet, demonstrating the IAF's capacity to deploy long-range BrahMos cruise missiles. This successful test is a big step forward in India's defence capability.
This air-launched missile is a longer-range variant of the already formidable supersonic weapon system, and it represents a one-of-a-kind collaboration between India and the Russian military sector.

Oct 20, 2023

Indian Army Wins Gold Medal in Cambrian Patrol 2023 Military Exercise in UK

The Indian Army won a gold medal at the Cambrian Patrol Exercise held in the UK while competing against 96 teams representing special forces and regiments from around the world.
The 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the drill held at Brecon, Wales.
The event is considered the ultimate test of human endurance and team spirit and is considered the 'Olympics of military patrolling'. The Indian Army team performed well in harsh terrain and inclement weather.
The Indian Army team was lauded on its navigation skills, delivery of patrol orders and overall endurance for completing the patrol.
This year (2023), only three international patrols out of the 96 participating teams were awarded a gold medal.

Oct 19, 2023

Udhampur Military Station Gets 'Best Green Military Station' Award

The Udhampur military station bagged the 'Best Green Military Station' award, the Army said. The Best Green Station Awards were presented by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande at the Army Commanders' Conference.
Dehradun Military Station secured the 'Second Best' award. Also, Bikaner Military Station was awarded with 'Best Transformative Station' trophy.

Oct 18, 2023

Defence Ministry Signs Contract for Construction of First Indian Coast Guard Training Ship with M...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for the construction of a training ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs. 310 crore.
This is the first dedicated training platform with integral helicopter capabilities that will provide basic sea training to 70 Coast Guards and other international under-trainee officers to prepare them on the multi-dimensional maritime aspects of Coast Guard life.
This training ship with advanced and modern high-tech surveillance and monitoring systems will provide profound insight and expertise to the ICG cadets on the challenges at sea while ensuring the security of coastline and offshore assets," the Ministry observed. The majority of equipment and systems will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers, including MSMEs.

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