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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Feb 01, 2023

'Trishakti Prahar': 10-day Exercise in Siliguri Corridor Concludes

A 10-day joint training exercise 'Trishakti Prahar' concluded in the strategically vital Siliguri corridor, in North Bengal.
The aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of using latest weapons and equipment in a networked environment, involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPF).
As part of the exercise, swift mobilisation and deployment practices were carried out in various locations across North Bengal.
The exercise culminated with an integrated fire power exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges, near Siliguri.

Jan 31, 2023

Air Marshal A. P. Singh New Vice Chief of IAF

Air Marshal A. P. Singh was appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force. He succeeded Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who will retire from service.
Air Marshal A. P. Singh served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command.
He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984.
Air Marshal A. P. Singh is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College.

Jan 30, 2023

Made-In-India Weapon Systems on Display at Army's 'Exercise Topchi'

Indigenously manufactured weapon systems were the highlight of the Indian Army's 'Exercise Topchi', an annual firepower demonstration and training exercise conducted at the School of Artillery in Devlali in Maharashtra.
The mega event took place under the stewardship of Lt Gen S Harimohan Iyer, AVSM, Commandant School of Artillery and Col Commandant Regiment of Artillery.
The event showed the capability of the Indian artillery.
This edition of "Exercise Topchi" showcased the integrated employment of firepower and surveillance assets to include guns, mortars, rockets, drones, and aviation assets.
The event was witnessed by student officers of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Defence Services Technical Staff Course, Pune, Nepal Army Command & Staff College and civil administration officers.

Jan 25, 2023

Indian Army to Get Robotic Mules, Jetpack Suits, Tethered Drones

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) sought technical and commercial bids to add to the Army robotic mules, jetpack suits and tethered drones that will look across the Himalayas.
The Army needs 100 robotic mules and has put out a request for proposal (RFP), which is the second step of the tendering process. An RFP was issued for commercial and technical bids. The Army is looking at four-legged robotic mules capable of autonomous movement across various terrain, self-recovery and avoiding obstructions.

Jan 24, 2023

Indian Air Force to Conduct Exercise 'PRALAY' in North-eastern Part of India

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise PRALAY from February 1 to 5 in the north-eastern sector of India amid the unresolved contention with China about differing perceptions regarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two nations. The exercise will involve major air bases of the IAF in the north-east in addition to the newly deployed drone squadron.
Exercise PRALAY will include major combat assets including the Rafale fighter in addition to Su-30 fighter jets and other transport aircraft.

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