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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Nov 29, 2022

Defence Minister Co-chairs 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 4th India-France annual defence dialogue with French Minister for the armed forces Sebastien Lecornu. During the annual defence dialogue in New Delhi, Singh and Lecornu discussed various bilateral, regional and defence industrial cooperation issues.
Notably, Sebastien Lecornu was in India on a three-day visit. Emmanuel Lenain, French ambassador to India, in a tweet, said that Rajnath Singh and Sebastien Lecornu discussed various issues, including Indo-Pacific, Make in India projects and joint drills. Lenain stressed that the two sides agreed to strengthen the defence ties between India and France and tackle common challenges.

India, Malaysia Begin Joint Exercise

India and Malaysia commenced a two-week-long joint military exercise "Harimau Shakti -2022" at Kluang, Malaysia.
The exercise is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian armies and is being conducted since 2012.
Combat-experienced troops of the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles and the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian army are participating in the exercise this year.
It is aimed at enhancing inter-operability in planning and execution of various operations in jungle terrain. The scope of this exercise includes field training exercise on sub-conventional operations in jungle terrain, joint surveillance centre, sharing expertise in employment of aerial assets, technical demonstrations, casualty management and casualty evacuation apart from planning logistics at the battalion level.

Nov 28, 2022

Indian Navy Launches New Survey Vessel 'Ikshak'

The Indian Navy launched 'Ikshak' at Kattupalli, Chennai, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project, being built by GRSE/L&T.
The Launch Ceremony graced by the VAdm MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command.
The contract for building four SVL ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata in October, 2018 for a total cost of Rs. 2435 crore. As per build strategy adopted by GRSE, first ship was built at GRSE, Kolkata and construction of balance three ships (up to outfitting stage) was sub-contracted to M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli.

India, Australia to Conduct 'Austra Hind 22' Military Exercise in Rajasthan

The bilateral training exercise "Austra Hind 22" between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army started at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
Starting on November 28, the joint exercise will continue till December 11.
This is the first exercise in the series of Austra Hind with the participation of all arms and services contingent from both armies. The Australian Army contingent comprising soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the 2nd Division has arrived at the exercise location.
The Indian Army is represented by troops from the DOGRA Regiment. Exercise "Austra Hind" will be a yearly event that will be conducted alternately in India and Australia.
The aim of the exercise is to build positive military relations, imbibe each other's best practices and promote the ability to operate together while undertaking multi-domain operations in Semi deserts terrain under a UN peace enforcement mandate.

Nov 27, 2022

First ever Franco-India-German Military Exercise Slated for 2024

The first ever Franco-Indian-German military exercise is expected to take place in 2024. The drill will involve the militaries of the three countries.
Talking about defence cooperation between India and Germany, German Ambassador Dr. Phillip Ackermann said that the Franco-India-German military drill is set to take place in the years to come. Talks are going on. It is expected to be sometime in 2024.

Aero India 2023 to be Held in Bengaluru

The 14th edition of Aero India will be held in Bengaluru in 2023. However, with just over two months left for Asia's biggest airshow, the dates are yet to be announced. Dates for the airshow, which is usually held during February, are announced months in advance.
An official website, Aero India 2023, has gone live mentioning that next year's edition will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru which has been hosting the airshow since 1996.

Nov 26, 2022

ASEAN to Take Part in IAF Drill

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct its annual joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise "Samanvay 2022" from November 28 to 30 at Agra.
The objective of the exercise is to assess the efficacy of institutional disaster management structures and contingency measures. It will comprise a seminar on disaster management and a "multi-agency exercise" involving static and flying aspects of several assets needed for the HADR operations.
ASEAN representatives and several stakeholders within the country will participate in the three-day exercise.
The armed forces, National Disaster Response Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation and Border Roads Organisation will also be part of the "Samanvay 2022".

INS Trikand, INS Sumitra Take Part in Bilateral Exercise with Oman Navy

The Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand and offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra participated in the 13th edition of bilateral exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Oman.
The exercise had three phases -- harbour phase, sea phase and debrief.
Activities undertaken during the harbour phase included professional interactions between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman operations teams and friendly sports fixtures between the two navies.
The sea phase included tactical maritime exercise involving surface action, air defence, maritime surveillance and interdiction/VBSS.
The last phase of exercise, debrief, was conducted at the RNO Naval Base at Duqm.

Nov 25, 2022

Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Second Destroyer of Project 15B Mormugao

The second ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, Y 12705 (Mormugao), being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was handed over to the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Defence said.
The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed in January 2011. This project is a continuation of the Kolkata class destroyers, which were part of Project 15A and were commissioned in the previous decade. On November 21, the project's lead ship, the INS Visakhapatnam, was commissioned into service with the Indian Navy.
Designed by the Warship Design Bureau, Indian Navy's in-house organisation; and built by M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai; the four ships of the Project are christened after major cities from all four corners of the country, viz. Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal and Surat.

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