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Nov 07, 2021

Indian Navy's Goa Maritime Conclave

India played host to the Navy chiefs of 12 nations from the Indian Ocean Region at the annual maritime conclave 2021. The third edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-21) included a three-day-long conclave on building working-level deliberations that took place earlier in the year during the Goa Maritime Symposium-21 in May.
The Navy chose 'maritime security' as the official theme for the GMC 21. The theme focused on 'Maritime security and emerging non-traditional threats: A case for a proactive role for IOR navies', derived keeping in mind the necessity of 'winning everyday peace' in the maritime domain.

Japan, Germany Expand Military Ties

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said that Japan will step up military cooperation with Germany in the Indo-Pacific region as he welcomed a port call by the first German warship to visit Japan in about 20 years.
The frigate Bayern is visiting Tokyo after two days of joint exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Samidare in the Pacific Ocean amid increasingly assertive maritime activities by China in the region.
The ship's visit is "an important turning point" in pursuing a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and secure one of the world's most important shipping lanes, Kishi said after inspecting the frigate with German officials.

Nov 06, 2021

Israel Tests Massive Inflatable Missile Detection System

Israel tested a massive inflatable missile detection system designed to hover at high altitudes and detect long-range threats.
Israel already boasts an array of sophisticated missile defences, which were used successfully during the 11-day Gaza war this year.
The High Availability Aerostat System resembles a giant blimp or zeppelin. The Defense Ministry says it's one of the world's largest systems of its kind. It was developed in cooperation with a subsidiary of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries and TCOM, a U.S. aerostat manufacturer.

Nov 04, 2021

Defence Ministry Okays Acquisition of Arms, Equipment Worth Rs. 7,965 crore

The Defence Ministry approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs. 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The procurement proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on the matter.
Besides clearing the proposal to buy 12 helicopters, the DAC approved the procurement of Lynx U2 naval gunfire control system from Bharat Electronics Limited that will enhance the tracking and engagement capabilities of naval warships.

Nov 03, 2021

Air Forces of India and Egypt Conduct Two-day Joint Exercise

Air forces of India and Egypt conducted a two-day exercise at the latter's El Berigat airbase to enhance mutual understanding and share operational experience. The exercise was called 'Desert Warrior'.
In December 2019, then Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria had visited Egypt and met Air Marshal Mohamed Abbas Helmy, the Commander-in-Chief of Egypt Air Force, to boost cooperation between the two services.
The IAF and Egyptian Air Force participated in Exercise Desert Warrior conducted at El Berigat Air Base, Egypt from 30-31 Oct 2021. It enhanced mutual understanding and provided an opportunity to share valuable operational experience.

Nov 02, 2021

Lt Gen Khanduri Takes over as GOC, Western Command

Lieutenant General Nav K. Khanduri took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, at Chandimandir. He is the first Air Defence officer to be appointed as Army Commander. Prior to this, he was the Director General, Operational Logistics and Strategic Movement at Army HQs.
An alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun and the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he passed out with the 73rd Regular Course from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and was commissioned into 27 Air Defence Regiment (Amritsar Airfield) in December 1983.

Indian Army Undertaking High Altitude Airborne Drill in Eastern Ladakh

In a show of strength on the border with China, the Army is carrying out high-altitude airborne drills in Eastern Ladakh, demonstrating the ability to land soldiers and equipment behind enemy lines. The drills, being carried out by the 50 Para brigade (also known as Shatrujeet), include dropping of missile detachments and specialist vehicles at altitudes of over 14,000 feet.
Pre-acclimatised troops along with specialist vehicles and missile detachments were transported via C-130 and AN 32 aircrafts from five different mounting bases to validate inter-theatre move, precision stand-off drops, rapid grouping and capture of designated objectives with speed and surprise.
The decision to carry out such a large scale exercise, which simulates bringing in troops from other theatres to the frontier, is of significance, given the continued Chinese military aggression on the border, with incidents of transgressions being reported from all sectors of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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