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DEFENCE - December 2018

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Jun 08, 2022

In a First, ITBP Introduces Heli-borne Operations for Women Personnel

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) introduced heli-borne slithering operations for its women personnel under commando training. The first such batch demonstrated their newly-acquired skill at the force's Basic Training Center (BTC) in Bhanu near Chandigarh.
Slithering is tactic used for rapid induction and deployment of troops during operations in remote areas or difficult terrain by means of sliding down a rope fixed to a helicopter hovering several meters above the ground.
"This is for the first time that women personnel were trained in slithering operations as part of their pre-promotion course.

Govt. Amends Rules of Defence Forces for Appointment of Next CDS

The Ministry of Defence issued gazette notifications to amend regulations of three defence forces – Army, Navy and Air Force -- related to the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff, a post that remains vacant since the death of General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in December in 2021.
According to the notification issued for the Air Force, the government may consider an officer who is serving as Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal or an officer who has retired in the similar ranks but has not attained the age of 62 years on the date of appointment. It said the considerations would be made "if considered necessary, in public interest."

Jun 07, 2022

India, Bangladesh Hold Joint Military Exercise 'Ex SAMPRITI-X' as Part of Bilateral Defence Coope...

India-Bangladesh bilateral defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen interoperability between the two armies and to understand each other's tactical drills and operational techniques. The Indian contingent of company strength is being represented by a Battalion of the DOGRA Regiment and the contingent reached by road for the exercise location.
Exercise Sampriti is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour conducted alternately by both countries which aims to strengthen and widen the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between both the armies.

India Successfully Tests Agni-IV Missile

India successfully carried out a night launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the country's military capabilities. The missile has a range of around 4,000 kilometres, and it is largely seen as part of India's deterrence against China. The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system.
The test launch of the missile came amid India's lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. India has been steadily enhancing its overall military might over the last couple of years. It has carried out successful tests of a number of missiles during the period.

Jun 06, 2022

INS Nishank, INS Akshay Decommissioned after 32 Years in Service

Indian Naval Ships (INS)-'Nishank' and 'Akshay' were decommissioned after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation. The ceremony was conducted at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai wherein the National Flag, Naval Ensign and Decommissioning Pennant of the two ships were lowered for the last time at sunset.
INS Nishank and INS Akshay were constructed and commissioned at Poti Shipyard in present-day Georgia. They were in active naval service for more than 32 years and participated in a number of naval operations including Operation Talwar during the Kargil War and Operation Parakram that was launched consequent to the Parliament attack in 2001.

Jun 02, 2022

India Organises Defence Expo in Tanzania to Expand Defence Sector Footprints in Africa

India sought to expand its defence partnership with Southeast African state of Tanzania through a defence expo held in Dar-es-Salaam. Indian High Commission in Dar es Salaam organised a Mini-DefExpo in Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Indian companies (7 from government sector and 9 from private sector) participated in the event. The Indian delegation was led by Anurag Bajpai, Joint Secretary, Indian Ministry of Defence. Minister of Defence of Tanzania Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax was the Chief Guest and she inaugurated the event. During her speech Dr. Tax encouraged TPDF and Indian Partners to work together in open mind and develop partnership.
India and Tanzania have long standing defence cooperation in areas of trading, capacity building and equipment supply.

Jun 01, 2022

Defence Ministry Seals Deal to Buy Indigenous Missiles for IAF, Navy

To boost indigenous production of military equipment, the Ministry of Defence placed the first order for India-made air-launched missile to be fitted onto fighter jets of the Indian Air Force and Navy. A contract was signed with public sector giant Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of "Astra" MK-I beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 2,971 crore.
The IAF has integrated the "Astra" missile with the Sukhoi-30 MKI jet and is in the process of mating it with the Light Combat aircraft the Tejas. The Navy flies the Russian-origin MiG 29K jet and the missiles are being adapted for the same. Each plane has a separate launch mechanism.

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