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Dec 15, 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Hands over DRDO-developed Products to Armed Forces

Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh handed over five products developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to the Armed Forces and other security agencies at an event at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi. He also handed over six Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreements to seven public and private sector companies. The event was part of the government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
Rajnath Singh handed over the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW), an air-launched, long-range, stand-off, air-to-surface smart bomb, to the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari.
The variants of advanced chaff were handed over to the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
A structural fire-fighting suit developed by DRDO's Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) in Delhi was handed over to V. S. K. Kaumudi, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Additionally, the Transfer of Technology documents of seven DRDO-developed systems were handed over. The seven systems include coastal surveillance radar, automatic chemical agent detection and alarm (ACADA) and chemical agent monitor (CAM), unit maintenance vehicle, unit repair vehicle, fused silica-based ceramic core technology and fire-suppressing gel.

Dec 14, 2021

India Successfully Launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System

India successfully launched Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System (SMAT) from Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, off the Odisha coast.
During the mission, the full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated. The system has been designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of the torpedo.
The system is launched from a ground mobile launcher and it can cover a range of distances.

Dec 13, 2021

S-400 is Symbol of Indian sovereignty: Russian Diplomat

The S-400 missile system deal is a symbol of the strength of India's "sovereignty", said a Russian official, denying that the deal or other major agreements that were due to be signed during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, had been put on the back burner due to concerns over U.S. sanctions.
During the one-day summit, which included a meeting between Mr. Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Ministerial meetings, the two sides announced 28 agreements and issued a 99-point joint statement.
However, key agreements that had been lined up for signing during the meetings, including the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) and a Navy-to-Navy cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by diplomats ahead of Mr. Putin's visit were not inked.
This led to speculation that New Delhi had chosen to hold off on these as well as other expected deals for fighter jets and short-range missiles until there was more clarity on whether the U.S. would impose sanctions over the delivery of the S-400 Triumf missile systems.

BSF Organizes Series of Events to Mark 50 Years of India's Historic Victory in 1971 War

The Border Security Force (BSF) is organizing a series of events to mark 50 years of India's historic victory in the 1971 War leading to the liberation of Bangladesh and the Indo-Bangladesh friendship.
In one such initiative, a joint cultural programme with Bangladesh was organised by the BSF at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Agartala in Tripura.
During the event, the veterans of the 1971 war were felicitated and cultural troupes from India and Bangladesh gave dance performances on different themes relating to Bangladesh Liberation War, Conservation of Environment and others.

Dec 09, 2021

India Successfully Test-fires Air Version of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

India successfully test-fired the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
the air version of the missile was test-fired from supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I.
BrahMos is a joint venture between India (DRDO) and Russia (NPOM) for the development, production and marketing of the supersonic cruise missile. The offensive missile weapon system has been inducted into the Armed Forces.

Dec 06, 2021

Indian Navy Day

Indian Navy Day is celebrated to respect the Indian Navy's counter-attack in Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.
The Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4 every year to recognise the efforts and achievements of the Indian Navy in Operation Trident conducted during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.

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