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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Feb 25, 2025

Indian Coast Guard Holds 'Sagar Kavach' Drill for Coastal Security

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 'Sagar Kavach' security exercise along the 158 km West Bengal coastline. This two-day operation aimed to test and enhance the coastal security mechanism by involving multiple agencies in tackling simulated threats. The exercise focused on refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and strengthening inter-agency coordination to counter potential threats along India's eastern maritime border.
A major highlight of the security exercise was the coordinated effort between multiple agencies. The Indian Coast Guard led the operation, but several other security and enforcement agencies played critical roles:
Maritime Patrols: The ICG, Navy, West Bengal Police, CISF, BSF, and Customs conducted active patrolling across the coastline, ensuring a multi-layered security cover.
Coastal Surveillance: District police and forest department personnel enhanced on-ground monitoring, keeping a close watch on suspicious activities.
Community Engagement: Fishermen's watch groups played a key role as informants, acting as the "Eyes and Ears" of security forces. Their contribution was crucial in reporting potential threats from the ground level.

Feb 24, 2025

India Hosts First-ever Conference on Women Peacekeepers

A two-day conference on women peacekeepers deployed in UN missions was held in New Delhi.
Titled "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective," this first-of-its-kind event wasa organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping.
According to the MEA, women peacekeepers from 35 Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) across the Global South participated. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered the keynote address.
The United Nations was represented at the conference by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Peace Operations, and Christian Saunders, UN Special Coordinator.
In addition, the participating women peacekeepers met President Droupadi Murmu.

Indian Army Contingent Participates in India-Japan Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian

The Indian Army contingent is participating in the 6th edition of India- Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian. The exercise is being conducted in East Fuji Manoeuvre Training area of Japan from February 24 to March 9, 2025.
Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Japan. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted in Rajasthan in February- March 2024. Notably, the Indian contingent comprising 120 personnel is represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the MADRAS Regiment along with troops from others arms and services. The Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) contingent, also comprising similar strength, is represented by 34th Infantry Regiment.
As per the Ministry of Defence, the aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate. The exercise focuses on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.

Feb 22, 2025

Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd Signs a Letter of Intent (L01) with AM General, USA

In a groundbreaking development for India's defence industry, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), a 100% subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, signed a Letter of Intent (L01) with AM General, USA, at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The agreement paves the way for the supply of advanced artillery cannons manufactured in India to the United States, a historic first for an Indian defence company. This milestone underscores the deepening defence ties between India and the U.S. and highlights India's emergence as a credible player in the global defence manufacturing landscape.
The LOI marks a significant leap forward in bilateral defence collaboration, building on the momentum of recent India-U.S. strategic dialogues aimed at bolstering defence industrial cooperation. For the first time, an Indian firm will supply artillery cannons to the U.S., reversing the traditional flow of military hardware and showcasing the technological prowess of India's private sector.
This agreement follows a prior collaboration between KSSL and AM General, established in 2024, to co-develop a range of next-generation artillery systems.

Feb 21, 2025

Ministry of Defence Inks Contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Software Defined Radios

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs. 1220.12 crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
these state-of-the-art radios will enable secure and reliable information sharing, collaboration, and situational awareness through high-speed data and secure voice communication.
The project is a strategic step toward bolstering the Coast Guard's operational capabilities and supporting the Government of India's Blue Economy objectives by reinforcing maritime security.

Feb 20, 2025

The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting

The 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) took place in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General of Ministry of Defence, Malaysia Lokman Hakim Bin Ali. Both sides expressed happiness at the growing bilateral defence cooperation with regular engagements between the two Armed Forces in recent years.
The two sides held wide-ranging discussions on effective & practical initiatives to further expand bilateral defence engagements and regional & global issues. Both chairs identified steps to further enhance cooperation in emerging areas such as cyber security and Al. They identified ways to deepen existing collaboration, particularly in the defence industry, maritime security, and multilateral engagements. They agreed to form a joint focus group to address non-traditional maritime security threats.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the new initiatives under the defence pillar of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the latter's visit to India in August 2024.
India and Malaysia also exchanged the finalised Terms of Reference (ToR) on the establishment of Strategic Affairs Working Group. This forum will act as a consultative mechanism intermediate between the MIDCOM and the two sub-committees to progress all aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.

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