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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

May 24, 2023

Garuda Aerospace and Naini Aerospace Collaborate to Manufacture Make in India Drones

Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone manufacturer, joined hands with Naini Aerospace, a subsidiary of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, to establish a joint development partnership. This collaboration aims to enable Garuda Aerospace to manufacture Advanced Precision Drones within India for various applications. The partnership signifies a significant step towards achieving the Indian government's vision of producing 1 lakh Made in India drones by 2024.
Naini Aerospace Limited (NAeL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HAL, brings its expertise in the production of aerostructures and aircraft loom manufacturing to the collaboration. NAeL was established in 2016 with the vision of sustainable manufacturing operations in the aerospace and aviation sector.
With Garuda Aerospace establishing its presence in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the collaboration will enhance delivery and access to clients across North, West, East, and Northeast regions of India. The factory's strategic location on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway, near Prayagraj city center, provides ease of transportation, which translates into cost efficiencies. Moreover, Naini, Prayagraj, is being considered for inclusion in the proposed defense industrial corridor of Uttar Pradesh, further enhancing the partnership's potential.

May 22, 2023

Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force Collaborate for Maiden Afloat Training of Saudi Cadet

In a major move aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force, cadets from the latter are in India for 24 days of afloat training. Fifty-five cadets from the King Fahd Naval Academy, Saudi Arabia arrived in Kochi, the headquarters of India's Southern Naval Command, as part of their first-ever training with the Indian Navy.
The visitors from the friendly-foreign Navy arrived on board the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) ships INS Tir and INS Sujata. During their stay in India, they will be undergoing hands-on training on various aspects of seamanship, navigation, firefighting and emergency drills, onboard the ships.

Vaghsheer, Indian Navy's Final Kalvari Class S/8ubmarine, Begins Sea Trials

The Indian Navy's sixth and final Kalvari class submarine, Vaghsheer, began its sea trials. Vaghsheer is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024 after completion of these trials. The submarine was launched on April 20,2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The Ministry of Defence said MDL delivered' three submarines of the Project – 75 in 24 months and the commencement of sea trials of the sixth submarine is a significant milestone.
The commencement of sea trials for Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Kalvari class submarine built under Project-75, signifies a significant stride towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).

May 19, 2023

French Defence Major Safran Group Opens Unit in Kerala

French defence major Safran Group opened a unit and began operations, in a development that is expected to invigorate the state's efforts to become the nation's hub in the aerospace sector. Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeev inaugurated the test centre for aerospace and defence products set up near Technopark.
Safran provides services in the fields of satellite communication and satellite tracking, along with manufacturing critical machinery for fighter aircraft, rockets and missiles.

May 18, 2023

Exercise Jal Rahat: Indian Army, NDRF Hold Drill

The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps, along with other disaster management groups, conducted a joint flood relief drill, 'Exercise Jal Rahat', at Hagrama Bridge on Manas River in Assam.
The aim of the exercise was to boost flood relief preparedness ahead of the monsoon floods in the state and coordinate preparedness by multi-agency flood relief columns.
Apart from Indian Army personnel, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) officials and police representatives took part in the drill. The event included coordination and rehearsals for the rescue missions of people from inundated areas by joint efforts of specialist teams.

May 16, 2023

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes over as Deputy Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on Monday.
He succeeded Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986.
The Air Marshal is a qualified flying instructor as well as an experimental test pilot, with over 3,300 hours of flying experience on fighter, trainer and transport aircraft. Air Marshal Dixit commanded a Mirage 2000 squadron, a frontline fighter base in the Western sector, as well as a premier fighter training base.
He has earlier served as Principal Director Air Staff Requirement, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Projects) and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Plans) at Air headquarters.

Indian Army Launches Initiative 'Together for Peace in Manipur'

With the centre closely monitoring the situation in violence-hit Manipur, the army came up with a pitch for unity. The army, after consultations, started an initiative called "Together for Peace in Manipur".
The army jointly with the state government and other stakeholders will work to make people of all communities - especially those living in remote places away from Imphal valley - feel safe.
Over 128 army and Assam Rifles columns and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been engaged in area domination exercises to ensure early restoration of complete normalcy in Manipur.
The army has listed out a four-point plan to ensure peace in Manipur. This includes day and night area domination, surveillance over designated flashpoints, engagement with civil society organisations of all communities across Manipur and deployment of quadcopters, tracker dogs and UAVs.
The forces are also stressing on domination of the Indo-Myanmar border, which is being effectively undertaken to deter any misadventure from insurgent groups.

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma Appointed Chief of Staff, Western Command

Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma was appointed as the Chief of Staff, Western Command, Chandimandir. Prior to this, he was the General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, at Jalandhar.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), he had taken over the command of Vajra Corps in February 2022. He has held varied command and staff appointments and has served in counter insurgency environment along the Line of Control, Operation Parakram, Operation Vijay and Operation Rakshak.

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