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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 11, 2025

Rolls-Royce Sets Sights on Powering India's First Electric Warship

As the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, sailed into Mumbai on its Indo-Pacific mission this week, Rolls-Royce announced its readiness to collaborate with the Indian Navy on the design and deployment of the nation's first electric warship.
The move aligns with India's push for cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready defence technologies.

Taiwan President Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said that the government would build the "T-Dome" air defence system to provide multi-layered protection against enemy threats, and called on China to renounce the use of force to seize Taiwan.
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei.

Oct 10, 2025

Army Launches Indigenous 'SAKSHAM' Anti-Drone Grid to Boost Air Defence

The Indian Army launched the indigenous 'SAKSHAM' Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.
According to sources within the army, SAKSHAM (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) represents a major leap in integrated airspace control.
Developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, the system operates on the secure Army Data Network (ADN) and provides a unified "Recognised UAS Picture" across the newly defined Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS) - a domain extending up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) above ground level.

Oct 09, 2025

India-Australia Sign Key Defence Agreements

India and Australia inked key defence agreements during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the country.
The key defence agreements were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Oct 08, 2025

Rajanth Singh Inaugurates National Conference on Defence Manufacturing in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a national-level conference on 'Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Organised under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence (MoD), the conference aimed to provide a focused platform for strengthening coordination between the MoD and State/Union Territory governments. The objective is to align regional industrial policies and infrastructure development with the national goal of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
During the event, the Defence Minister launched the new Defence Exim Portal, designed to streamline the issuance of export and import authorisations. In addition, the Srijan DEEP (Defence Establishments and Entrepreneurs Platform) portal, a digital repository mapping the capabilities and products of Indian defence industries, was also unveiled.

DRDO Releases Indian Radio Software Architecture Standard for Military Communication

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) released an Indian radio software architecture to enable interoperability in military communication.
The defence ministry described the launch as a "defining step" in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence communication technologies.
The Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) is a comprehensive software specification for software defined radios (SDR).

Oct 07, 2025

ICGS Akshar Commissioned: Boost to Coast Guard Fleet

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was officially commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards maritime self-reliance. Designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), this vessel represents the growing indigenous capabilities of India's defence sector under the umbrella of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives.
ICGS Akshar is the second vessel in the Adamya-class of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), a series of eight ships built for high-speed patrolling and coastal surveillance duties.
The ship features over 60% indigenous components, reflecting India's push for localisation in defence manufacturing.

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 10th NATPOLREX off Chennai Coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 10^th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) along with the 27^th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The large-scale biennial exercise reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding its marine environment and strengthening inter-agency coordination for effective oil spill management.
The event saw participation from 40 foreign observers representing 32 countries and over 105 national delegates from central ministries, coastal states, ports, oil handling agencies, and maritime organisations. It was held under the overall supervision of Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Chairperson, NOSDCP, and Director General, Indian Coast Guard, who reviewed the operational readiness and inter-agency synergy during the drills.

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