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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jul 14, 2025

Indian Army Launches Operation SHIVA 2025 for Amarnath Yatra Security

The Indian Army launched Operation SHIVA 2025 to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation involves heavy deployment of troops, modern surveillance tools, and disaster response measures. The security drive is vital due to increased threats from Pakistan-backed groups this year (2025).
As part of Operation SHIVA 2025, the Army has deployed over 8,500 troops along the northern and southern routes of the Yatra. This effort is in close coordination with the civil administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A multi-layered counter-terror grid, supported by advanced surveillance, has been set up to monitor any suspicious activity.

Jul 13, 2025

Japanese Coast Guard Ship at Chennai for Joint Exercises

The Japan Coast Guard Ship JCGS Itsukushima was at the Chennai Port as part of its 'Global Ocean Voyage Training' programme.
The visit highlighted the deep and enduring bond between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG).
During its week-long port call at Chennai, the crew of the visiting ship participated in a series of activities, including official courtesy calls, reciprocal ship visits, and joint training and interactive sessions aimed at fostering mutual cooperation and understanding.
The JCGS Itsukushima also participated in a joint sea exercise named 'Jaa Mata' ('see you later' in Japanese) with the ICG. The exercise focused on enhancing coordination and operational synergy at sea.

Jul 10, 2025

Indian Navy Inducts 'Nistar', First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel

The Indian Navy marked the induction of its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), Nistar. The vessel was formally handed over by Hindustan Shipyard Limited during a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam.
Built in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Nistar is a highly specialised warship equipped to conduct Deep Sea Diving and Rescue Operations—an advanced capability possessed by only a select few navies globally.
The name Nistar, derived from Sanskrit, means liberation, rescue, or salvation.

Jul 09, 2025

Taiwan's Military Exercise to Defend against China

Taiwan's annual military exercise, Han Kuang, began as the island ramps up its defence against a possible invasion from China.
Billed as the largest and longest one so far, this year's (2025) Han Kuang will last for about 10 days.
While it is aimed at readying Taiwan's population for a possible attack, it is also meant to publicly showcase the island's defences and send a clear signal to Beijing.
Held annually since 1984, Han Kuang sees thousands of troops take part in large-scale land, sea and air exercises that showcase Taiwan's latest military hardware.

Indian Navy Signs Contract with BEL for Implementation of NMDA Project

The Indian Navy signed a contract with a major defence PSU for the implementation of the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project towards strengthening maritime and coastal security.
The contract was signed in the presence of Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, and Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, Manoj Jain.
The project will bring in an integrated approach to data collation, analysis and information sharing among the various maritime stakeholders.

Jul 08, 2025

Indian Navy to Decommission INS Sindhughosh

The Indian Navy is set to decommission INS Sindhughosh, the first of ten Kilo-class submarines acquired from the erstwhile Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation, nearly four decades after its commissioning in 1986. This move marks a significant milestone in the Navy's ongoing modernisation efforts, as it phases out aging platforms to make way for advanced, indigenously developed submarines. INS Sindhughosh will be the third Kilo-class submarine to be retired, following INS Sindhurakshak in 2017 after a tragic accident and INS Sindhudhvaj in 2022 at the end of its service life.
Commissioned on April 30, 1986, INS Sindhughosh was the lead vessel of the Sindhughosh-class submarines, a variant of the Russian Project 877EKM Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines. These submarines have been a cornerstone of India's underwater warfare capabilities, known for their stealth, endurance, and ability to operate in diverse maritime environments.

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