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DEFENCE - May 2019

May 2019

Jan 19, 2022

Indian Army Signs Contract with Pvt. Sector Aimed at 'Atmanirbhar Defence'

In a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector, the Indian Army signed its first contract worth Rs. 96 crore with Anadron Systems Pvt Ltd under Make-II for Maneuverable Expendable Aerial Target.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande Appointed as Next Vice Chief of Army Staff

The Government of India in January 2022 gave its approval to the proposal for the appointment of Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff.
The Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Pande will be the next Army Vice Chief. He will be the successor to Lt Gen CP Mohanty who is scheduled to superannuate on January 31, 2022.
General Pande is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers) in December 1982. He is a graduate of Staff College, Camberley (United Kingdom) and attended the Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow at Indore in Madhya Pradesh and National Defence College (NDC) at Delhi.
During his 37 years of distinguished service, Pande took an active part in Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.

Jan 18, 2022

South Korea Signs Deal to Sell M-SAM Surface-to-air Missiles to UAE

South Korea signed a preliminary deal with the UAE to sell Seoul's mid-range surface-to-air missiles to the Gulf nation, in the latest sign of deepening defence cooperation between the two nations.
The deal was signed after Moon held talks with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai.
In November 2021, the UAE's defence ministry announced that it plans to acquire the missiles.
The M-SAM system, called Cheongung II, is a core element of South Korea's multi-layered anti-missile program. Cheongung, means heaven's bow in Korean.
Employing "hit-to-kill" technology, the missile is designed to intercept hostile missiles coming in at altitudes below 40 km.

Jan 17, 2022

Navies of India, Russia Conduct Passing Exercise in Arabian Sea

The navies of India and Russia conducted a passing exercise in the Arabian Sea.
Indian Navy's indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Kochi exercised with Russian Federation Navy's destroyer Admiral Tributs.
The exercise showcased cohesiveness and interoperability between the two navies and included tactical manoeuvres, cross-deck helicopter operations and seamanship activities.

Jan 16, 2022

India Undertakes Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan

Indian Naval Ships Shivalik & Kadmatt undertook Maritime Partnership Exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Ships Uraga and Hirado in the Bay of Bengal.
The exercise included a wide range of flying operations, replenishment approaches and tactical manoeuvres.
The precision, coordination and high level of interoperability reflected not only the high standards of professionalism and preparedness the two navies maintain to counter threats at sea, but also the high level of trust and understanding that they have built over the years.

Jan 15, 2022

BrahMos Missile Export Order, Philippines Approves $374-million Contract

In the first export order for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, Philippines approved a $374.96 million contract for the purchase of shore based anti-ship variant of the missile from India, while discussions are ongoing with few other South East Asian counties. Secretary of National Defence of Philippines, Delfin Lorenzana signed the 'Notice of award' for the purchase, the contract for which is expected to be signed very soon.
The BrahMos is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft or land. It is notably one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

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