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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

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.

Aug 01, 2025

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh New Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, having an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, took over as Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
He succeeded Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani, who had assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) in July 2024.

Jul 31, 2025

India Begins Construction of First indigenously built Hovercraft for Indian Coast Guard

The construction of the country's first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) for the Indian Coast Guard kicked off with the girder laying and commencement of the erection ceremony at the shipyard of Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Goa.
The hovercraft, based on proven Griffon lioveiwork designs, are being built with Indian expertise to suit varied coastal security operations. Once inducted, the ACVs will provide enhanced speed, tactical flexibility, and shallow-water operability, enabling swift response for patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue missions across India's vast maritime frontier.
The construction of the hovercraft follows a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence, for six ACVs, underscoring the ICG's drive towards operational self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Agniveers to Be Part of Tiger Protection Force after Serving in Army: Uttarakhand Chief Minister

Agniveers will be inducted in the Tiger Protection Force in Uttarakhand's Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) after completing their four-year term in the Army, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
Dhami said that more than 80 youngsters will be inducted in the force that is being set up with the aim of strengthening the mechanism to protect tigers and their habitat.
The prime function of the force would be to prevent the poaching of tigers. Trained jawans would patrol forest areas, collect intelligence and take strict action against poachers.

Jul 30, 2025

Indian Coast Guard Gets Fast Patrol Vessel 'Atal'

The Indian Coast Guard's sixth indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), 'Atal', was launched at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), Goa. The vessel was launched by Shilpa Agarwal in the presence of Rozy Agarwal, IDAS, PIFA, Coast Guard Headquarters. The launch marked a significant milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing. 'Atal' enhances the Indian Coast Guard's operational capabilities in coastal security, anti-smuggling efforts, and maritime rescue operations.

Indian Navy Participates in SIMBEX

The Indian Navy is participating in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in Singapore, continuing a long-standing tradition of maritime cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This exercise reflects India's growing naval engagements in Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy and Vision SAGAR, aligning defence and diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific.
SIMBEX began in 1994 and is one of India's longest uninterrupted naval bilateral exercises. It was originally named Exercise Lion King.
The 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2025 is taking place from July 28 to August 2, 2025.

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