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DEFENCE - August 2019

Aug 2019

Oct 20, 2023

Indian Army Wins Gold Medal in Cambrian Patrol 2023 Military Exercise in UK

The Indian Army won a gold medal at the Cambrian Patrol Exercise held in the UK while competing against 96 teams representing special forces and regiments from around the world.
The 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the drill held at Brecon, Wales.
The event is considered the ultimate test of human endurance and team spirit and is considered the 'Olympics of military patrolling'. The Indian Army team performed well in harsh terrain and inclement weather.
The Indian Army team was lauded on its navigation skills, delivery of patrol orders and overall endurance for completing the patrol.
This year (2023), only three international patrols out of the 96 participating teams were awarded a gold medal.

Oct 19, 2023

Udhampur Military Station Gets 'Best Green Military Station' Award

The Udhampur military station bagged the 'Best Green Military Station' award, the Army said. The Best Green Station Awards were presented by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande at the Army Commanders' Conference.
Dehradun Military Station secured the 'Second Best' award. Also, Bikaner Military Station was awarded with 'Best Transformative Station' trophy.

Oct 18, 2023

Defence Ministry Signs Contract for Construction of First Indian Coast Guard Training Ship with M...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for the construction of a training ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs. 310 crore.
This is the first dedicated training platform with integral helicopter capabilities that will provide basic sea training to 70 Coast Guards and other international under-trainee officers to prepare them on the multi-dimensional maritime aspects of Coast Guard life.
This training ship with advanced and modern high-tech surveillance and monitoring systems will provide profound insight and expertise to the ICG cadets on the challenges at sea while ensuring the security of coastline and offshore assets," the Ministry observed. The majority of equipment and systems will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers, including MSMEs.

Oct 17, 2023

Defence Ministry Seals Deal for Upgrade of Warship INS Beas

The defence ministry signed a Rs. 313 crore contract with the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for mid-life upgrade and re-powering of frontline frigate INS Beas.
As per the ministry, the transformative maiden re-powering project marks a significant stride in the maintenance philosophy of the Indian Navy and repair capabilities of CSL.
INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra class frigates to be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion.

Oct 16, 2023

Indian Army Installs First ever Mobile Tower at Siachen Glacier

The Siachen Glacier, known as the world's highest battlefield, witnessed a groundbreaking development with the installation of a mobile tower. The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), achieved this remarkable feat, bringing enhanced mobile communication to soldiers deployed at elevations exceeding 15,500 feet.
This is the first-ever BSNL Base Transceiver Station (BTS) at forward posts in the Siachen Glacier region.

Coastal Security Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' Held in Andhra, TN, Puducherry

A two-day comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' involving all maritime security agencies was conducted by the Indian Navy in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The exercise was executed under the aegis of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, FOCINC (East) who also exercises the authority of Commander-in-Chief, Coastal Defence (East).
About 2,500 personnel from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, State and the union territory administration, Marine Police, fisheries, customs, intelligence agencies, lighthouses, ports, and forest were engaged in the exercise.
The exercise aimed to assess the efficacy and robustness of the coastal security mechanism while dealing with "asymmetric threat" emanating from the sea.

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