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DEFENCE - August 2019

Aug 2019

Sep 18, 2022

Army to Deploy Two Heron-Mk2 UAVs in Eastern Sector by Month End

As part of capability enhancement in Arunachal Pradesh beyond the Tawang sector, the Indian Army is set to deploy two Heron-Mk2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), procured on lease, along the Line of Actual Control (LCA) in the Eastern sector by end of September.
Four SATCOM [satellite communications] enabled UAVs were contracted last year (2021) by the Army. Out of these two were deployed at Leh and two would be inducted in Eastern Command by September end.
These four UAVs are on lease from Israel Aircraft Industries and are more capable than the ones in service.

Sep 17, 2022

RattanIndia Launches its First Anti-drone 'Defender'

RattanIndia Enterprises launched its first anti-drone product 'Defender.' The anti-drone was developed by RattanIndia Enterprises' step-down subsidiary Throttle Aerospace Systems. RattanIndia's wholly-owned subsidiary NeoSky India Ltd had acquired 60% stake in Throttle Aerospace earlier this year (2022). RattanIndia operates its drone business in India through NeoSky India.
Defender will be a 70% indigenous product with a 30% import component of BLDC motor and batteries. The manufacturing will take place at Throttle Aerospace's Bengaluru manufacturing facility.

Sep 16, 2022

J&K: Indian Navy Revives Training Centre at Manasbal Lake after 33 Years

The Indian Navy revived a training area at Jammu and Kashmir's Manasbal Lake in Ganderbal district. Officials said that the facility in central Kashmir was excellent for the naval training of NCC in J&K. However, due to deteriorating security situation back then, the site had to be abandoned in 1989. The training areas were then shifted to the Mansar Lake in Jammu. After a gap of 33 years and since the security situation has improved in J&K, as per officials, Indian Navy started providing training to NCC cadets here again.
Speaking to reporters at the training centre, Group Commander NCC Group Srinagar Brigadier K. S. Kalsi said it is a momentous occasion and a red-letter day for the NCC in the Kashmir valley.

Sep 15, 2022

National Defense MSME Conclave and Exhibition Begins in Kota, Rajasthan

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt inaugurated the National Defence MSME Conclave and Exhibition in Kota, Rajasthan.
More than 50 companies, start-ups and MSMEs working in defence sector are participating in the event.
Defense equipment including T-90 and BMP-2 tanks, artillery guns, various types of sniper and machine guns and military bridges were displayed in the exhibition.
The Drone Light Show and Live Concert was also the highlight of the programme. Defense Conclave and Exhibition was organised for the first time in Rajasthan.

Sep 14, 2022

India, Japan Conduct Sixth Edition of Maritime Exercise 'JIMEX'

The sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy began at Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal.
The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously designed and built warships, Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti. Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay, Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship-borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships were led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
JIMEX 22 involves two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.
This edition marked the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.

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