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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Aug 29, 2023

Israel Begins Test Flights of 'Cutting-edge' Spy Aircraft

Israel's military started test-flying Oron, a Gulfstream G550-based reconnaissance aircraft equipped with intelligence systems.
As per the Defence Ministry, after integrating the intelligence systems into "the cutting-edge" Oron aircraft, the military has started test flights.
The aircraft will provide the Israeli military with "unprecedented intelligence capabilities across expansive terrain, enabling real-time monitoring of ground movements under diverse weather and visibility conditions.
Oron was delivered in 2021 by US-based Gulfstream Aerospace to the Israeli Air Force as a special-missions G550 variant for surveillance operations.

Aug 28, 2023

Indian Air Force Participates in Multilateral Tri-service Exercise in Egypt

In a significant move towards fostering global defence cooperation, an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent is participating in Exercise Bright Star-23.
The IAF contingent is taking part in the biennial multilateral tri-service exercise at Cairo, Egypt (West) Air Base, which will culminate on September 16.
This marks the first participation of the IAF in Ex Bright Star-23, which also see the participation of air force contingents from the US, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar.

4-day India-Australia Naval Exercise Concludes

The fifth edition of biennial AUSINDEX maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has ended at Sydney.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata participated in the exercise along with HMAS Choules and HMAS Brisbane from RAN. Besides ships and their integral helicopters, the exercise also witnessed participation of fighter aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft.
Held over four days, AUSINDEX included a series of complex exercises in all three domains of maritime operations.

Aug 26, 2023

India to Upgrade Ladakh Landing Strip to Airbase

The advance landing ground (ALG) in eastern Ladakh's Nyoma will be upgraded to a fully-equipped airbase that can operate numerous fighter jets like the Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
The airbase will bolster India's air operations as the Nyoma ALG is only 35 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where tensions have been simmering for many years despite several rounds of commander-level talks.

Aug 25, 2023

LCA Tejas Successfully Test-fires ASTRA Air-to-air Missile

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved a significant milestone as it successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa. This achievement marked a notable advancement in the Indian defense capabilities and showcased the country's progress in developing cutting-edge military technology.
According to a statement released by the Defence Ministry, the missile release was executed flawlessly from the Tejas aircraft at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet. The test not only met all its predetermined objectives but also demonstrated a perfect textbook launch, affirming the precision and readiness of the Astra missile system.
The Astra missile system, a product of collaborative efforts involving the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and other DRDO laboratories, is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to engage and destroy high-speed aerial targets with exceptional manoeuvrability.

Aug 24, 2023

Indian Coast Guard Signs MoU with Philippine Coast Guard to Enhance Maritime Cooperation

Indian Coastal Guard (ICG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on enhanced maritime cooperation.
The MoU was signed by DG Rakesh Pal, Director General Indian Coast Guard and CG Admiral Artemio M. Abu, Commandant, PCG at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
Both sides held their first bilateral meeting on a range of maritime issues.
The MoU inked seeks to enhance the professional linkage between the two Coast Guards in the domain of Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Maritime Search & Rescue (M-SAR) and Marine Pollution Response (MPR).
The implementation of this MoU will enhance bilateral maritime cooperation between the two nations for ensuring safe, secure and clean seas in the region.

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