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DEFENCE - December 2018

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Aug 21, 2023

INS Vagir Sets New Record For Longest Scorpene Submarine Deployment

The Indian Navy's submarine, INS Vagir, made history by achieving an impressive milestone, it now holds the record for the longest-ever deployment of any scorpene-class submarine. The submarine covered an astonishing distance of 7,000 kilometres on its journey to Australia to participate in joint military exercises, marking a significant moment for both naval prowess and international cooperation.
INS Vagir's expedition to Australia marked the first time an Indian scorpene-class submarine ventured to Australian waters, signifying the growing collaboration between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy in enhancing maritime security and defense strategies.

IIT Delhi Develops World's Lightest Bulletproof Jacket

Researchers at IIT-Delhi developed the world's lightest bulletproof jackets, which are capable of stopping eight bullets fired from an AK-series rifle. The jackets, which weigh 8.2 kg, are over 2 kg lighter than the ones being used by the Indian Army.
Another version of the jacket weighs 9.5 kg and can stop as many as six bullets fired from certain sniper rifles. The bulletproof jackets that are being used by Indian soldiers currently weigh about 10.5 kg.
Professor Naresh Bhatnagar, from the Centre of Excellence on Personal Body Armour in IIT Delhi said that the jackets have been developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation and it took them 15 years to reach this point.

DIHAR Working to Provide Fresh Food to Army at Ladakh

People living in the arid land of Ladakh will be able to grow fresh vegetables around the year as scientists have developed a new greenhouse model, a passive solar greenhouse, for farming.
The model, developed by a team of scientists of the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), was displayed at the Ladakhi Kisan Jawan Vigyan Mela, an inter-unit garden competition organized by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).
DIHAR, established in 1960, was tasked to find ways to meet the fresh food requirement of the soldiers deployed in the harsh terrain of Ladakh. Researchers from DIHAR led by senior scientist Tsering Stobdan developed the new model of the Ladakh greenhouse, a passive solar greenhouse.
The new method eliminates the need for armed forces to consume canned food and helps them grow fresh vegetables inside their bunkers in just 10-12 days.

Aug 20, 2023

IAF to Hold Multi-National Exercise 'Tarang Shakti' Next Year

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to host a colossal multilateral military exercise, 'Tarang Shakti', which was originally slated for October but has been rescheduled to the middle of 2024. The decision to push the exercise to next year came as several participating air forces expressed their inability to join the war-game if held in the current year.
Tarang Shakti' is set to draw the involvement of some prominent air forces, including those of France, the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and Japan.
These nations will contribute their aerial assets such as fighter jets, military transport aircraft, and mid-air refuelers to the exercise.
Additionally, six other countries have been invited to participate as observers, further emphasizing the exercise's significance on the global stage.
The upcoming exercise is anticipated to serve as an impressive showcase of international teamwork and military capabilities, with the involvement of around 12 air forces.
The main goal of 'Tarang Shakti' is to reinforce military coordination and amplify the seamless interaction between the participating countries.

Aug 19, 2023

Government Clears Rs. 20,000 crore Deal to Build Five Warships

The government cleared a Rs. 20,000 crore deal to manufacture fleet support vessels (FSVs) which are urgently required by the Indian Navy.
These vessels, designed to serve as vital logistical lifelines, will play a crucial role in replenishing warships with essential supplies including fuel, food, and ammunition during missions.
The responsibility for constructing these crucial fleet support ships has been entrusted to the Visakhapatnam-based Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a flagship enterprise under the defence ministry.

Aug 18, 2023

India's First Long-range Revolver 'Prabal' Launched

In a significant stride towards indigenous manufacturing and innovation, the state-owned company Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, unveiled 'Prabal', India's first long-range revolver, ushering in a new era of personal defense firearms.
Designed and manufactured by AWEIL, this lightweight 32 bore revolver boasts an exceptional range, capable of accurately hitting targets up to 50 meters away. This remarkable range is more than double that of other revolvers currently in production, establishing Prabal as a frontrunner in the field of long-range handguns.
Founded in 2021, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) is a government-owned entity located in the Armapur locality of Kanpur.

Aug 17, 2023

India's First Drones Testing Centre to be Set up in Tamil Nadu

The country's first Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) would be established in Tamil Nadu at an outlay of Rs. 45 crore.
Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) is the nodal agency for the implementation of the TN Defence Industrial Corridor, and one of the strategies of the corridor is to provide an ecosystem for the aerospace and defence industry.
The non-availability of a Common Testing Centre is an 'entry barrier' for organisations engaged in the aerospace and defence industry, and TIDCO has planned to set up such test centres under the Centre's Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
For setting up such a Common Testing Centre, TIDCO has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for identifying industrial partners.
The proposed facility would come up at the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) Industrial Park, Vallam Vadagal, near Sriperumbudur.

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