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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Aug 06, 2025

Army Chief Inaugurates 'Agnishodh' Research Cell at IIT-Madras

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army's modernisation and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework.
The new research centre will collaborate with IIT Madras Research Park and entities like Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) and Pravartak Technologies Foundation, focusing on converting lab-scale innovations into deployable technologies. It will also help up skill military personnel in emerging domains including additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, quantum computing, wireless communication, and unmanned aerial systems.

Aug 05, 2025

HQ-16 is a Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system with NATO name CH-SA 16.

The United States military unveiled a mockup of China's HQ-16 missile at the Experimental Aircraft Association 'AirVenture Show' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
HQ-16 is a Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system with NATO name CH-SA 16. It is based on Russia's Buk missile family.
It is designed to target aircraft, cruise missiles, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It uses a vertical launch system for 360-degree coverage in complex terrains.

Aug 04, 2025

Russia Creates World's First Anti-drone Rifle Simulator

Students of the Southern Federal University (SFU) in Russia developed the world's first training platform simulator that simulates working with anti-drone rifles and drone detection systems.
This is a virtual environment where one can practice in real-world drone warfare scenarios. In the program, one can practice the skills of using different models of anti--drone guns (for example, "Pars" and "Harpy"), detectors (such as "Bulat" version 3) and drones - from FPV devices to DJI and military "Leleki-100".

Aug 03, 2025

Slovenia Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Arms Trade with Israel over Gaza War

Slovenia became the first European Union country to impose a complete ban on weapons trade with Israel, citing the ongoing war in Gaza.
The embargo, which includes the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob following a cabinet meeting.

Aug 02, 2025

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the 47^th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS). Soon after taking over, he paid homage to fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
An alumnus of the 71st course of the National Defence Academy, Pune, Vice Admiral Vatsayan was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1988. A specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems, he brings over three decades of operational, command, and staff experience to his new role.

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