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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jul 22, 2023

HAL and Argentina Defence Ministry Sign LoI for Light and Medium Utility Helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence of Argentina signed a letter of intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of light and medium utility helicopters for the armed forces of the Argentine Republic.
The LoI was signed by Argentinian Defence Minister Jorge Taiana and C. B. Ananthakrishnan, CMD, HAL, in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, secretary of International Affairs, ambassador Hugo Javier Gobbi, and ambassador Dinesh Bhatia.
This is the second time a South American country expressed interest in HAL-manufactured helicopters. It can be recalled that Ecuador had procured seven advanced light helicopters (ALH) Dhruv in two batches, five in 2009 and two in 2011, in a deal worth $45.2 million. However, following four crashes, Ecuador terminated the contract with HAL in October 2015. Apart from Ecuador, HAL has also exported ALH Dhruv to Mauritius and Maldives.

Jul 21, 2023

USS Stethem Conducts Cooperative Deployment with Indian Navy in Goa

The USA's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship's port visit to Goa.
The US Navy destroyer worked with the Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash (F-50), and the operations focused on building interoperability and strengthening relationships through manoeuvering and communication exercises.
US Consul General in Mumbai Mike Hankey said that the port visit reinforces President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to an Indo-Pacific region built on shared values and principles "as we strengthen the relationship between our two countries.

IAF Maintenance Command Develops Satellite-based Real Time Aircraft Tracking System

The Indian Air Force's Maintenance Command developed a satellite-based real time aircraft tracking system that can get information about the location of an aircraft.
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Maintenance Command, said that the aircraft tracking system would be implemented once the final trial in the eastern sector gets over. The indigenously developed a real time aircraft tracking system, can get the update on the location of a flying aircraft every 30 seconds.

Jul 20, 2023

Rakesh Pal is 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Rakesh Pal was appointed as the 25^th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. The officer, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in January 1989.
As per reports, Pal has undergone professional specialisation in the Gunnery and Weapons System at the Indian Naval School Dronacharya in Kochi and Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from the United Kingdom. Pal holds the recognition of being the first gunner of the ICG.
In his career of over 34 years, the flag officer has held several key appointments afloat and ashore. Among them, the prominent ones are - Commander Coast Guard Region (North West) in Gandhinagar, Deputy Director General (Policy and Plans) and Additional Director General Coast Guard at the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi.
Rakesh Pal has also been conferred with the Tatrakshak Medal (TM) in the year 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) for his distinguished service in 2018.

Indian, Indonesian Naval Ships to Conduct Joint Exercise in Jakarta

Two frontline Indian Naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata reached Indonesia's Jakarta to participate in the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Indonesian Navy.
During the port call, personnel from Indian and Indonesian navies will engage in a wide range of professional interactions, joint yoga sessions, sports fixtures and cross-deck visits, aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation and understanding between the two navies.
Upon completion of the operational turnaround, the two ships will also participate in a MPX at sea with the Indonesian Navy towards further bolstering the high degree of interoperability that already exists between the two navies.
INS Sahyadri is the third indigenously designed and built Project-17 class stealth frigate and INS Kolkata is the first indigenously designed and built stealth destroyer of the Project-15A class. Both the ships have been built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai.

Jul 19, 2023

India, Kyrgyzstan to Intensify Partnership to Counter Terror and Combat Radicalization

India and the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan agreed to intensify partnership to counter terror and combat radicalization and enhance defence cooperation.
The decision to boost bilateral security cooperation was taken at the second security dialogue in Bishkek.
Deputy National Security Advisor, Vikram Misri led the Indian delegation at the two day (July 17 and 18) dialogue while Marat Mukanovich Imankulov, Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic represented Kyrgyzstan.

Indian Navy Gets First Barge of Series LSAM 7

The first Barge of the series LSAM 7 (Yard 75) was delivered to Indian Navy.
This special Barge was handed over to the Navy in presence of Cmde Iftekhar Alam, Commanding Officer, INS Tunir.
The Barge has been built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) with a service life of 30 years.
According to the ministry of defence, with all major or auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, the Barge is proud flag bearer of 'Make in India' initiative of Ministry of Defence.
Induction of MCA Barges will provide impetus to operational commitments of Navy by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of ammunition to Indian Navy Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

Jul 18, 2023

Ashok Leyland Secures Defence Sector Orders

Automobile manufacturer Ashok Leyland bagged orders valued at Rs. 800 crore in the defence sector. The contracts awarded include the procurement of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 4X4) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 6X6).
The two vehicles, FAT 4X4 and GTV 6X6, have special capabilities that will be used by the artillery to carry light and medium guns, respectively. The two vehicles are part of the government's plan to push indigenisation in the defence sector.

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