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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 17, 2022

Navies of India, Russia Conduct Passing Exercise in Arabian Sea

The navies of India and Russia conducted a passing exercise in the Arabian Sea.
Indian Navy's indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Kochi exercised with Russian Federation Navy's destroyer Admiral Tributs.
The exercise showcased cohesiveness and interoperability between the two navies and included tactical manoeuvres, cross-deck helicopter operations and seamanship activities.

Jan 16, 2022

India Undertakes Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan

Indian Naval Ships Shivalik & Kadmatt undertook Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Ships Uraga and Hirado in the Bay of Bengal.
The exercise included a wide range of flying operations, replenishment approaches and tactical manoeuvres.
The precision, coordination and high level of interoperability reflected not only the high standards of professionalism and preparedness the two navies maintain to counter threats at sea, but also the high level of trust and understanding that they have built over the years.

Jan 15, 2022

BrahMos Missile Export Order, Philippines Approves $374-million Contract

In the first export order for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, Philippines approved a $374.96 million contract for the purchase of shore based anti-ship variant of the missile from India, while discussions are ongoing with few other South East Asian counties. Secretary of National Defence of Philippines, Delfin Lorenzana signed the 'Notice of award' for the purchase, the contract for which is expected to be signed very soon.
The BrahMos is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft or land. It is notably one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Jan 14, 2022

Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber

The Russian defence forces unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as "White Swan".
The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres. The bomber has been designed to carry nuclear war heads. It is one of the heaviest supersonic miliary aircraft.
The White Swan was unveiled while Russia – NATO tensions are at the peak due to Ukraine crisis.
It can carry 34 tonnes of load. The bomber can deliver 24 cruise missiles. It can trace 14,000 km without refuelling.
The machine can be in the sky for more than a day during combat duties.

Jan 12, 2022

DRDO Flight Tests Man-portable Anti-tank Guided Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration.
The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low weight, fire and forget missile.
The missile impacted the designated target and destroyed it. The final impact event was captured on camera and the test has validated the minimum range successfully.
The missile has a range of 2.5 km.

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