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Apr 18, 2021

Russia's Plan to Restrict Foreign Warships near Crimea Will Keep Kerch Strait Open

Russia's plan to temporarily restrict movement of foreign warships in part of the Black Sea will not affect the nearby Kerch Strait, signalling lower risks for regional trade from Russia-Ukraine tensions.
The Kerch Strait is a crucial part of the regional grain trade connecting the Azov Sea with the Black Sea. The area is also close to military drills which Moscow and Kyiv held simultaneously this week.

Apr 17, 2021

Norway to Allow US Military to Build on its soil in New Accord

Norway, which shares a short border with giant neighbour Russia, has signed a revised agreement with the United States on how to regulate U.S. military activity on its soil.
The agreement between the two NATO allies will let the U.S. build facilities at three Norwegian airfields and one naval base, but will not amount to separate U.S. bases.
The deal made by the minority government of Prime Minister Erna Solberg must be ratified by Norway's parliament before coming into force.
"The agreement regulates and facilitates U.S. presence, training and exercises in Norway, thus facilitating rapid U.S. reinforcement of Norway in the event of crisis or war.

Apr 16, 2021

Army Moves to Identify Indian Partners to Develop Advanced Protection System for Tanks

With the Ministry of Defence (MoD) having approved the procurement of advanced protection and counter-measure system for its fleet of T-90 tanks, the Army has moved to identify Indian partners to develop the system that would enhance the survivability of armoured vehicles against incoming missiles and projectiles in the battlefield.
Contemporary combat vehicles have onboard protective-cum-warning systems that warn the crew of impending attacks and create a physical interference between the platform and hostile threat to significantly degrade the effectiveness of hostile weapons.
T-90 S/SK tanks are the mainstay of the mechanised forces and are likely to remain in service beyond 2050. Hence, the tanks must be periodically upgraded to cater for the futuristic warfighting capabilities as also facilitate obsolescence management.
The Army could initially procure over 800 protection systems.

Apr 15, 2021

India to Get Apex Body for Maritime Challenges

India will now lastly have an apex federal physique to deal with all maritime affairs, from the shoreline to the excessive seas, and guarantee cohesive policy-making and efficient coordination among the many a number of authorities coping with such points within the nation.
"The organisational construction of a Nationwide Maritime Fee (NMC) has been laboured out after inter-ministerial consultations. It's within the remaining levels now, requiring solely the nod of the Cupboard Committee on Safety (CCS)" said chief of defence employees Normal Bipin Rawat.

Quad Navies can Come Together if Need Arises

In what could set the tone for future military cooperation to tackle growing Chinese assertiveness, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said that if an opportunity arose the Quad navies had the capability and capacity to come together almost in a plug and play manner.
The Quad or Quadrilateral is the grouping of India, the US, Japan and Australia.

Apr 14, 2021

IAF Inducts Specialist Vehicles for Airbase Security

In a bid to strengthen its capability to tackle terrorists trying to launch attacks inside its air bases like the Pathankot Airbase, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted specialist vehicles that can withstand bullet and grenade attacks.
The Light Bullet Proof Vehicles (LBPVs) have been inducted into the service and would be deployed at the airbases to be used during any terrorist attack to suppress them.
The vehicle has been provided protection by equipping with 6 mm thick armoured protection and a 40 mm windshield, which can withstand AK-47 and sniper rifle bullets.

Defsys Solutions Deliveres Counter Drone Systems to Indian Forces

Defsys Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is fast emerging as an integrated provider of a variety of counter drone (CuAS) solutions, providing a variety of soft kill and hard kill solutions for customers in India.
Defsys Solutions has recently delivered Smartshooter Counter drone Fire Control Systems to a customer in India, enabling First Shot - First Kill capability to the frontline in engaging with this emerging threat.
Col. S. Gupta, Defsys Solutions spokes person said that the recent use of Chinese and Pakistani drones to target Indian security forces is rapidly increasing and causing a serious threat to the nation. The Chinese and Pakistani drones equipped to drop grenades, drugs etc. are being used more frequently now than before as a new weapon and means to distribute illegal items into India. In Dec 2020 a Pakistani drone carrying 11 hand grenades was neutralised in Punjab from a field near the International Border in Gurdaspur. Prior to that in Aug 2019 another drone carrying weapons was neutralized by the forces. Incidents are increasing and the needs to effectively neutralize the drones are a priority.

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