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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jul 21, 2025

India Taps Global Satellite Firms to Boost Military Surveillance

In a move to strengthen real-time surveillance and military preparedness, the Indian government initiated talks with global commercial satellite imagery providers. This follows intelligence reports that China supported Pakistan with live satellite inputs during Operation Sindoor in 2025. The aim is to enhance India's existing capabilities by integrating high-resolution, real-time imagery into defence operations.
India's defence forces currently rely on indigenous satellites like Cartosat and RISAT for imaging and surveillance. While effective in tracking enemy movements and confirming strike outcomes, these satellites have limitations such as lower imaging frequency and moderate resolution.

Jul 19, 2025

INS Nistar, India's First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel, Commissioned in Visakhapatnam

INS Nistar, the country's first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, senior naval officials, and representatives from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the shipbuilder.
INS Nistar is the first of two DSVs being built by HSL and is equipped for complex deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue operations, a capability limited to a few global navies.

Jul 18, 2025

India Successfully Tests Prithvi-II, Agni-I Ballistic Missiles

India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its strategic deterrence capability.
As per reports, the test-firing of the missiles, conducted by the elite Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters.
The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 km and it is capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kg. It can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warheads.
The Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, and it can carry a payload of 1,000 kg.

Jul 16, 2025

DRDO Hands over six Strategic Indigenously Designed prOducts to Indian Navy

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over six strategic indigenously designed and developed products against the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) to the Indian Navy.
Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO handed over these products to Rear Admiral Sriram Amur ACNS (SSP), at a special ceremony held at Defence laboratory Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The six indigenously designed products include Gamma Radiation Aerial Surveillance System (GRASS), Environmental Surveillance Vehicle (ESV), Vehicle Radiological Contamination Monitoring System (VRCMS), Underwater Gamma Radiation Monitoring System (UGRMS), Dirt Extractor and Cross Contamination Monitor (DECCOM) and Organ Radioactivity Detection System (ORDS).

Jul 15, 2025

Army Conducts 'Prachand Shakti' Exercise in UP

In a major step towards battlefield modernisation, the Ram Division of the India Army conducted a high-impact exercise titled 'Prachand Shakti' at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area, in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
The exercise focused on the employment of disruptive technologies by infantry units in Strike Corps operations, showcasing the Army's technological transformation in real-time combat scenarios. According to the Indian Army, this event highlighted the changing dynamics of warfare, where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AI-enabled systems, loitering munitions, and autonomous platforms are playing a pivotal role in redefining operational capabilities.

India-Greece Conduct PASSEX to Boost Naval Cooperation

The navies of India and Greece held a joint passing exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai, which enhanced maritime interoperability between the two countries,.
INS Tarkash had participated in the PASSEX, along with the Hellenic Navy Ship HS Psara.
The exercise saw tactical manoeuvres, replenishment-at-sea approaches, surface firing and cross-deck landings, and culminated in a steam past.
During the exercise, the navies had the opportunity to exchange best practices and enhance maritime interoperability.

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