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DEFENCE - October 2019

Oct 2019

Jun 13, 2020

Three US Carriers in Indo-Pacific

For the first time in nearly three years, three American aircraft carriers are patrolling the Indo-Pacific waters, a massive show of naval force in a region roiled by spiking tensions between the US and China and a sign that the Navy has bounced.
The unusual simultaneous appearance of the three warships, accompanied by Navy cruisers, destroyers, fighter jets and other aircraft, comes as the US escalates criticism of Beijing's response to the coronavirus outbreak, its moves to impose greater control over Hong Kong and its campaign to militarise human-made islands in the South China Sea.

Jun 11, 2020

Indian Coast Guard Gets Fifth Ship in Fast Patrol Vessels' Series

Premier warship builder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) delivered ICGS Kanaklata Barua, the fifth and final ship in the series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard.
GRSE had earlier made deliveries of FPVs ICGS Priyadarshini, ICGS Annie Besant and ICGS Amrit Kaur in this series to the Indian Coast Guard.
The fourth ship in the series of FPVs is earmarked for export delivery to the Seychelles Coast Guard and is likely to be delivered shortly after completing the related formalities.

Jun 09, 2020

MHA Holds Discussions with Companies for Making Arms

The Union home ministry held discussions with 17 private Indian companies including Larsen & Toubro and Godrej for local manufacturing of small arms for central armed police forces (CAPFs), in its attempt to promote self-reliance.
Some of these weapons currently being used were imported by security forces through the home ministry. The home ministry is looking at local production of these equipment following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call on Atmanirbhar Bharat to make the country self-reliant.
The private companies shortlisted by the MHA own licence to manufacture weapons.
Besides L&T and Godrej, these include Vem Technologies, Kalyani Strategic, Shyam Arms, Premier Explosives and HYT.
The security forces have been asked to provide their requirement and to cut down on import of arms and ammunitions which can be easily developed with the help of local manufacturers.

Jun 08, 2020

Philippines Plans to Procure Brahmos Land-based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile System from India

As per reports, the Philippines plans to procure the Brahmos land-based supersonic anti-ship missile system from India. The development of BrahMos is based on the Russian made P-800 Oniks / Yakhont supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. The BrahMos propulsion is based on the Oniks, while the guidance system was developed by BrahMos Aerospace.
According to India, the Brahmos missile is claimed to be the fastest low-altitude missile in the world. It has a maximum firing range of 500 km.

Jun 06, 2020

China Appoints New Commander for Troops Overseeing India Border

China has appointed Lieutenant General Xu Qiling as the new army commander for its Western Theatre Command ground forces responsible for the Sino-India border, ahead of the key talks between senior Indian and Chinese military officials to end the border standoff.
Before this, he reportedly served in the Eastern Theatre Command.
The Western Theatre Command of the PLA guards the 3,488-km long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.
The PLA's Western Theatre Command, which includes the ground force or army, Air Force and Rocket Force, is headed by General Zhao Zongqi.

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