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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Mar 27, 2022

Colombo Expands Defence Ties with India

The Sri Lanka Navy entered into an agreement with Goa Shipyard Ltd, India for the construction of a Floating Dock with Colombo eyeing to expand its defence ties with New Delhi.
According to Sri Lanka Navy, the Floating Dock is a much-needed requirement for the navy, and it will be delivered to Sri Lanka as a grant from India.
The the Floating Dock will be established at the Trincomalee Naval DockYard within the next 30 months.

Mar 26, 2022

North Korea Fires New ICBM in Largest Test since 2017

North Korea test-fired its biggest-yet intercontinental range ballistic missile under the orders of authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to expand the North's "nuclear war deterrent" while preparing for a "long-standing confrontation" with the United States.
The report by North Korean state media came a day after the militaries of South Korea and Japan said they detected the North launching an ICBM from an airport near capital Pyongyang in its first long-range test since 2017.
The Hwasong-17 ICBM, which was fired on a high trajectory to avoid the territorial waters of neighbors, reached a maximum altitude of 6,248 kilometers (3,880 miles) and traveled 1,090 kilometers (680 miles) during a 67-minute flight before landing in waters between North Korea and Japan.
Believed to be about 25 meters (82 feet) long, the Hwasong-17 is the North's longest-range weapon and, by some estimates, the world's biggest road mobile ballistic missile system.

Mar 25, 2022

3rd Edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Begins in Yangiarik

The third edition of the joint training exercise between India's and Uzbekistan's armies - EX-DUSTLIK - began in Uzbekistan's Yangiarik. The last edition of DUSTLIK was held in Uttarakhand's Ranikhet last March. The joint exercise focused on Counter Terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United Nations Mandate.
The Indian contingent comprised the platoon strength of the Grenadiers Regiment and the Uzbek Army contingent was represented by troops of the North Western Military District.

Mar 24, 2022

India successfully Test Fires Surface to Surface BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

India successfully test fired the surface to surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the UT of Andaman and Nicobar. The extended range missile hit its target with pinpoint accuracy.
Earlier, in the first week of March the Indian Navy also successfully test-fired a long-range version of the BrahMos cruise missile.

Mar 23, 2022

Indian Army Gets Boost of Rs. 4,000 crore Surveillance Satellite

In a major capability boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry cleared a Rs. 4,000 crore proposal for a dedicated surveillance satellite to keep an eye on the activities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
The project for the satellite GSAT 7B will be carried out in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The Indian Navy and Air Force already have dedicated satellites of their own and the approval to this will help the Indian Army to achieve the capability.

LAMITIYE- 2022 Joint Military Exercise

An Indian Army contingent reached Seychelles for the ninth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The exercise is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA) from March 22 to 31.
The exercise aims to share experiences gained during various operations against hostile forces in a semi-urban environment and enhance capability to undertake joint operations. The Indian Army comprises troops from the 2/3 Gorkha Rifles group (Prikanthi Battalion).
Lamitiye, which in Creole means friendship, is a biennial training event being conducted in Seychelles since 2001.

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