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DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 18, 2025

Govt Launches App to Boost Battlefield Tourism

In a significant initiative to connect civilians with the valorous history of India's armed forces, the government launched the "Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan" app and website. Developed jointly by the Ministries of Defence, Tourism, and the Indian Army, the app allows civilians to visit key battlefield locations, including those of the 1962, 1971, and 1999 wars, and significant conflict zones like Siachen base camp and Galwan valley. This effort aims to transform border regions into tourist hubs, offering citizens a closer connection to India's military history and its soldiers' sacrifices.

Jan 17, 2025

MHA Approves Expansion of CISF with Two New Battalions

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved a major expansion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which will create two new battalions.
Each newly sanctioned battalion will consist of 1,025 personnel, bringing the total number of CISF battalions from 13 to 15 and creating 2,050 new posts.
Both battalions will be led by officers of senior commandant rank. These units will play a crucial role in addressing increasing demands on the CISF, particularly in areas such as internal security and the management of high-security jails.

Jan 16, 2025

Indian Army Conducts Exercise 'Devil Strike'

The Indian Armed Forces are set to conduct a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. The exercise, which is being organized under the leadership of the Indian Army, aims to enhance the combat readiness of the forces by simulating high-intensity combat operations.
This exercise is expected to feature advanced strategies and innovative combat techniques to strengthen national security and ensure effective defense against external threats. It also serves as a test of the synchronization between various branches of the Indian military, ensuring a well-coordinated response to potential challenges.

India Successfully Tests Indian Army's First Bhargavastra, Counter-drone Micro-missile System

India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system to counter swarm drones. It is designed to counter the threat of swarm drones. It was developed by Economic Explosives Ltd. Bhargavastra detects small flying machines over 6 km and hits targets over 2.5 km.
It uses guided micro-munitions and can fire more than 64 micro missiles simultaneously. The system operates in all terrains, including high-altitude areas. It fulfills Army Air Defence requirements, marking India's first counter-drone system with micro missiles.

Jan 15, 2025

PM Dedicates 'Hunter-Killer' Submarine to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three frontline naval combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer, to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
PM Modi said that the commission of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen India's efforts to achieve "self-reliance" and "being a global leader in defence".
As per reports, INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, was constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.
Also known as the 'hunter-killer' submarine, INS Vaghsheer is equipped with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, and is capable of both anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare apart from intelligence gathering and mine-laying capabilities.
INS Surat, a guided missile destroyer, is one of the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world with an indigenous content of 75 per cent.
Similarly, INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.

Jan 14, 2025

CRPF Launches Online Platform to Adopt Retired K9s for Second Life

The CRPF launched a first-ever online service that allows common people to adopt retired sniffer and assault dogs from the country's largest paramilitary force to give these four-legged soldiers a comfortable second life.
This is probably the first time that any security force has decided to offer their trained dogs for public adoption, as this move was always fraught with the dangers of misuse of these highly-skilled and motivated dogs by anti-national elements.
Till now, the central forces and state police were handing over their retired dogs to registered NGOs or reputed organisations for their care.
More than 30 canines from four breeds — Belgian Shepherd Malinois, German Shepherd, Labrador and the indigenous Mudhol Hound — can now be adopted through a rigorous process that will be monitored by the CRPF's specialised Dog Breeding and Training School (DBTS) near Bengaluru.

India Tests New Version of Anti-tank Guided Missile 'Nag Mk 2'

India successfully carried out field evaluation trials of indigenously-developed third-generation anti-tank guided missile Nag Mk-2. The trials were conducted recently at a firing range in Rajasthan's Pokhran in the presence of senior Army officers.
"During the three field trials, the missile systems destroyed precisely all the targets, maximum and minimum range, thus validating its firing range.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Army and industry for the successful field evaluation trials of the entire weapon system of Nag Mk 2.

Defence Minister, CDS Anil Chauhan Attend Armed Forces Veterans' Day Event in Jammu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan attended the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day event in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with senior military and civil officials also attended the event be held at the Tanda artillery brigade in Akhnoor under the aegis of the army's Northern Command to honour the force veterans and "veer naris".
About 1,000 armed forces veterans from Jammu, Akhnoor, Pallanwala, Rakhmuthi, Naushera and Sunderbani attended the function, which will also included the hoisting of a 108 feet national flag and the inauguration of a heritage museum in Akhnoo.
The event reflected the army's respect and unwavering commitment to care for the war widows and veterans who served the nation with pride and dedication.

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