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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Aug 30, 2025

The 7th Meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation

The 7th meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) took place in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from the Indian side and Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri from the Saudi side.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and expressed happiness on the execution of most of the significant decisions taken during the previous JCDC meeting. With a view to strengthen defence ties and explore new avenues of collaboration, the two countries held discussions in areas such as training cooperation, industrial partnerships, maritime cooperation & military exercises.
The two sides discussed their respective training capabilities and requirements. India offered to provide training to the Saudi Armed Forces and discussed cooperation in Cyber, IT, disaster management & tactical communication.

Aug 29, 2025

Indian Navy Hosts Panel Discussion on Maritime Security, Engaging Naval Leaders from 18 Indian Oc...

The Indian Navy hosted the 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the aegis of 'Indian Ocean Naval Symposium' (IONS) from August 27- 28 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, Kerala. The two-day event engaged young naval leaders from 18 IONS nations.
The event featured participation of naval officers from member nations engaging in discussions on maritime security challenges and fostering collaboration in emerging technology and harnessing training capabilities.
The themes of the panel discussion included – 'Strategic Importance of Indian Ocean Region and Challenges Being Faced: Perspective of Young Officers', 'Emerging Technologies in Maritime Security', 'Future role of IONS in Fostering Collaboration towards Maritime Security' and 'Harnessing Training Capabilities amongst IONS Countries: Future Road Map'.

Aug 28, 2025

India and Japan Strengthen Naval Ties with UNICORN Project

India and Japan are deepening their defence cooperation through the co-development of the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) project, a cutting-edge radar mast system for Indian Navy warships.
The UNICORN system, also known as Nora-50, is an advanced integrated communication and radar mast designed to improve stealth and operational efficiency. Originally developed by Japan's NEC Corporation, Sampa Kogyo KK, and Yokohama Rubber Company for the Mogami-class frigates of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), UNICORN consolidates multiple antennas into a single composite structure.

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Attends Chiefs of Defence Conference 2025 in Thailand

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit participated in the annual Chiefs of Defence Conference in Thailand from August 26 to 28, 2025. The event was jointly hosted by the United States Indo-Pacific Command and Royal Thai Armed Forces.
The conference is a premier multilateral forum that brings together the Chiefs of Defence from nations across the Indo-Pacific region to deliberate on the evolving regional & global security challenges, cooperative frameworks and avenues for strengthening military-to-military engagements. The 2025 edition focused on maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber resilience, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and fostering stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Aug 27, 2025

Indian Army t Hosts Tri-service Seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025

The Indian Army hosted a two-day military seminar, RAN SAMWAD-2025, a first-of-its-kind Tri-service seminar on war, warfare & war fighting, on the theme 'Impact of Technology on Warfare' at the Army War College in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
The event brought together senior leadership from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to discuss operational lessons and future challenges in warfare.

RRU and SSB Alwar Sign MoU on National Security Training

In a move toward strengthening India's internal security framework, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Alwar, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to bolster professional training, academic collaboration, and research innovation in the domain of national security, law enforcement, and border management.
The collaboration between RRU, a premier institution dedicated to security and policing education, and SSB Alwar, a critical border security training center, seeks to integrate practical expertise with academic depth. Over 900 trainees at SSB Alwar, including new recruits and those undergoing promotional training, will now benefit from structured, accredited educational inputs and cutting-edge learning modules.

Aug 26, 2025

Central Industrial Security Force Creates First-ever All-women Commando Unit

In a significant policy initiative aimed at encouraging women empowerment in the organisation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to induct its first-ever -All-Women Commando Team' into its core operations. Training of women commandos has already begun at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.
The specially designed eight-week-long advanced commando course for the women personnel will prepare them for Quick Reaction Teams (CRT) and Special Task Force (STF) duties at high security establishments and installations guarded by the force. The programme includes physical fitness and weapons training, live-fire drills under stress, endurance-building exercises like running, obstacle courses, rappelling, survival training in forests, and other methods designed to test decision-making and teamwork under adverse conditions.
The first batch of 30 women personnel, who are currently deployed across various airports—will undergo training up to October 4, which began earlier this month. The second batch of women personnel will undergo the training from October 6 to November 29.

Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

In a landmark moment, the Indian Navy commissioned two cutting-edge Nilgiri-class stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - each equipped with 8 BrahMos missiles. These 6,700-tonne warships significantly enhance India's maritime strike capabilities. This is the first time two major surface combatants built by different Indian shipyards were inducted simultaneously, signalling a major leap in naval modernisation and defence self-reliance.
Udaygiri is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai and Himgiri is constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.

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