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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.

Oct 17, 2023

Defence Ministry Seals Deal for Upgrade of Warship INS Beas

The defence ministry signed a Rs. 313 crore contract with the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for mid-life upgrade and re-powering of frontline frigate INS Beas.
As per the ministry, the transformative maiden re-powering project marks a significant stride in the maintenance philosophy of the Indian Navy and repair capabilities of CSL.
INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra class frigates to be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion.

Oct 16, 2023

Indian Army Installs First ever Mobile Tower at Siachen Glacier

The Siachen Glacier, known as the world's highest battlefield, witnessed a groundbreaking development with the installation of a mobile tower. The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), achieved this remarkable feat, bringing enhanced mobile communication to soldiers deployed at elevations exceeding 15,500 feet.
This is the first-ever BSNL Base Transceiver Station (BTS) at forward posts in the Siachen Glacier region.

Coastal Security Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' Held in Andhra, TN, Puducherry

A two-day comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' involving all maritime security agencies was conducted by the Indian Navy in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The exercise was executed under the aegis of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, FOCINC (East) who also exercises the authority of Commander-in-Chief, Coastal Defence (East).
About 2,500 personnel from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, State and the union territory administration, Marine Police, fisheries, customs, intelligence agencies, lighthouses, ports, and forest were engaged in the exercise.
The exercise aimed to assess the efficacy and robustness of the coastal security mechanism while dealing with "asymmetric threat" emanating from the sea.

Oct 11, 2023

Northeast's First Defence Tech Show in Guwahati

The first-ever defence tech show in the Northeast was hels in Guwahati. From cutting-edge technology to top-end gear, nearly 200 manufacturers put up their stalls at the two-day 'East Tech', inaugurated by Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita.
The tech show was jointly organised by the Indian Army and the Assam government, with MSMEs, defence PSUs and start-ups also lining up their products.

Israeli Defence forces launch operation 'Iron Swords' following Hamas attacks;

Responding to Hamas's surprise attack, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday launched operation 'Iron Swords'. IDF is striking Hamas targets in Gaza. "In response to the barrages of rockets launched by Hamas from Gaza at Israel, the IDF is currently striking Hamas targets in Gaza,"
Operation Iron Swords is Israel's retaliation for a surprise attack by Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist militant organisation, on Israel. On Saturday morning, Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 100 people and claiming it had taken dozens of hostages.
The Israeli military said it had responded with air strikes into Gaza, where witnesses reported hearing heavy explosions and multiple dead and wounded being carried into hospitals. The Israeli military said navy forces killed dozens of Palestinian militants trying to infiltrate Israel by sea.

Annual Joint HADR Exercise 2023 (AJHE-23) - CHAKRAVAT 2023

The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise (AJHE) is a significant initiative that has evolved since its inception in 2015. It is a direct outcome of the directive issued during the Combined Commanders' Conference of 2015 by India's Honourable Prime Minister. Since then, AJHE, known as CHAKRAVAT, has grown into a multi-agency endeavour that includes the active participation of India's armed forces, paramilitary forces, disaster response organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, and international organizations.
The 2023 edition of AJHE promises to further synergize national efforts and expand its scope by involving eight countries from the Indian Ocean Region.
The Annual Joint HADR Exercise is conducted on a rotational basis by India's three armed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF). The previous edition of the exercise was hosted by the IAF in Agra. In 2023, the Indian Navy hosted AJHE-23 in Goa from October 9 to 11, 2023.

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