Fighter Aircraft Tejas Cleared to Carry Python-5 air-to-air Missile
Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), has been cleared to carry the 5th generation Python-5 air-to-air missile (AAM) as a part of its weapons package which would significantly enhance its combat abilities.
The decision was taken after a series of trials were conducted to validate the performance of the aircraft.
The trials were aimed to validate the enhanced capability of the already integrated Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM on Tejas. The test-firing of the missile was done in Goa which completed missile trials to validate its performance under extremely challenging conditions.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted successful landing and deck trial of the newly-inducted ALH Mk-III helicopter on one of its ships off Chennai coast.
The ICG called it a landmark event in "ship integration" of this indigenously-built helicopter.
The integration will increase reach and operational capabilities of the ICG manifold.
The ICG will induct 16 ALH Mk-III built by HAL, Bangalore under Atmanirbhar Bharat to enhance preparedness towards coastal surveillance and search and rescue operations.
Apr 27, 2021
India, China among Top 3 Military Spenders
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the military spending across the world rose to $1,981 billion in 2020, registering an increase of 2.6 per cent as compared with figures for 2019.
According to the data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 per cent of the global military expenditure, were the United States, China, India, Russia and the United Kingdom.
The US military expenditure reached an estimated $778 billion, representing an increase of 4.4 per cent over 2019, while the spending by China grew for the 26th consecutive year, says the report titled 'Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2020'.
Swarnim Vijay Mashaal Reaches Jammu, Tributes Paid to 1971 War Heroes
The 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal', marking the commemoration of 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, arrived at the Jammu-based Tiger Division.
The victory torch was received at the Tiger War Memorial by Lt Col Rishma Sarin, the wife of Major Mohit Sharma who sacrificed his life in the service of the nation during an encounter with terrorists in Kupwara district in 2009.
The ceremony at the Tiger War Memorial started with laying of wreaths by Maj Gen Neeraj Gosain, General Officer Commanding Tiger Division, Brig N R Pandey, Brig G S Shan (Retd), veterans and the serving soldiers of Tiger Division.
Apr 26, 2021
Varuna-2021
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'Varuna-2021' has started in the Arabian Sea on April 25, 2021.
The exercise will also showcase the increased level of coordination, synergy and interoperability between the friendly navies of India and France.
The three-days exercise between the navies of two countries will be seeing high tempo-level operations at the sea, which will include advanced anti-submarine and air defence exercises, tactical manoeuvres, intense fixed and rotary wing flying operations, underway replenishment, surface and anti-air weapon firings and other maritime security operations.
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021.
Apr 25, 2021
Indian Army Disposes 1,600 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance
As per reports, as much as 1,600 metric tonnes of unexploded ordnance was disposed of by the Southern Command of the Indian Army to help civilian authorities in Mumbai and several other locations.
In Mumbai alone, over 800 tonnes of Unidentified Explosive Objects (UXO) with explosive content of over two thousand kg of RDX/ TNT was disposed of.
Operation `Visphotak Mukt Bandargah' was undertaken by the Army on the direction of the Defence Ministry to ensure the safety of people living in these areas.
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