Development of Russia's New-generation ICBM to Begin in 2023-2024
As per reports, the development of Russia's new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Kedr, will begin at the turn of 2023-2024.
Research work on Kedr has been financed under the current state arms procurement program, which is in effect until 2027. Technological development will begin in 2023-2024.
According to the source, solid-fuel Kedr ICBMs are to replace Yars systems at the turn of 2030. Just like their predecessor, the new system will have mobile and silo-based modifications.
Apr 07, 2021
DRDO Opens up Missile Production Partnership for Indian Private Sector
In a bid to promote the domestic defence industry, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has allowed private sector firms to both develop and produce missile systems such as vertical launched surface to air missile systems programme.
Under the Development cum Production Partner (DCPP) programme, we have allowed the private sector to co-develop missile systems with us and then also produce them.
Apr 06, 2021
Lt Gen Katiyar Takes over as GOC 1 Corps
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has been appointed as the General Officer Commanding of 1 Corps, a strike formation responsible for undertaking offensive operations against both Pakistan and China.
Prior to this appointment, he was posted as Director General Staff Duties at Army Headquarters. He took over from Lt Gen CP Cariappa.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lt Gen Katiyar was commissioned in 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment in June 1986, which he later commanded along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Arunachal Pradesh. He also commanded an infantry brigade along the western borders and a mountain division.
Beijing Tightens its Grip on South China Sea
China asserted its claims on the South China Sea by building and fortifying artificial islands in waters also claimed by Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia. Its strategy is to reinforce those outposts by swarming the disputed waters with vessels, effectively defying the other countries to expel them.
The goal is to accomplish by overwhelming presence what it has been unable to do through diplomacy or international law.
China's action reflects the country's growing confidence under its leader, Xi Jinping.
The latest incident has unfolded in recent weeks around Whitsun Reef, a boomerang-shaped feature that emerges above water only at low tide. At one point in March, 220 Chinese ships were reported to be anchored around the reef, prompting protests from Vietnam and the Philippines, which both have claims there, and from the United States.
Apr 05, 2021
France to Lead Quad Naval Drill in Indo-Pacific Challenge to China
In a first, India will join its Quad partners -- Australia, Japan and the U.S. -- in a French-led naval drill in the Bay of Bengal next week, as the nations seek to improve Indo-Pacific maritime security.
The first edition of the La Perouse exercise, named after an 18th century French naval officer and explorer, was held in 2019 without India.
Three days of drills will take place from Monday. They "will provide an opportunity for these five like-minded, high-end naval forces to develop closer links, sharpen their skills, and promote maritime cooperation throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Apr 04, 2021
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Militaries Conduct Joint Exercise
The militaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan have conducted a 15-day joint exercise aimed at enhancing bilateral defence relations and sharing the rich experience of two armies against terrorism.
Titled the 'Ex-Shake Hands', the exercise was conducted in Saliyapura in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
The exercise had the participation of six officers and 35 other ranks from the Pakistan Army and four officers and 40 other ranks from the Sri Lanka Army.
The exercise was aimed at enhancing the bilateral defence relations and mutually share the rich experience of two armies against terrorism.
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