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DEFENCE - April 2020

Apr 2020

Jun 30, 2024

Indian Navy Bids Farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 Years of Service

The Indian Navy bid adieu to UH-3H helicopter, a versatile platform that has played a crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, after 17 years of glorious service. The de-induction ceremony was held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.
The event was presided by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command. Veteran officers and sailors of the UH-3H squadron graced the event with families reminiscing the yeoman service of the helicopter.
The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability.

Jaipur Military Station: 2nd Military Station to Have Plastic Waste Road

Jaipur Military Station became the second military station in India to have a road made from plastic waste. The road, inaugurated by Major General R. S. Godara, General Officer Commanding of 61 Sub Area, is 100 meters long and stretches from Sagat Singh Road under bridge to Cubs Corner complex. This initiative aligns with the Indian Army's policy to create sustainable and green military stations, and it was constructed under the aegis of GE (South), CE Jaipur Zone, with assistance from Deep Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Compared to conventional roads, plastic waste roads are more durable, suffer less wear and tear, reduce water induction, and increase sustainability.
The first military station to have a plastic waste road was Narangi Military Station in Guwahati, Assam, built in 2019.

Jun 29, 2024

South Korea, US, and Japan Launch First Trilateral Multi-Domain Exercise

Japan, the Republic of Korea, and United States conducted the inaugural execution of exercise Freedom Edge, a trilateral multi-domain exercise in June. The execution of the exercise was announced at the Camp David Summit in August 2023 and at the Japan, ROK, and U.S. defense ministerial meeting, which took place in June during the Shangri-La Dialogue.
The exercise focused on cooperative Ballistic Missile Defense, Air Defense, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue, Maritime Interdiction, and Defensive Cyber training. Starting with this iteration, Japan, ROK, and U.S. will continue to expand the Freedom Edge exercise.

Jun 28, 2024

DRDO Hands Over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in a ceremony held in New Delhi. This rocket creates a microwave obscurant cloud in space, forming an effective shield against threats with radio frequency seekers.
Phase-I Trials: Conducted on Indian Navy ships, demonstrating the MOC cloud's persistence in space.
Phase-II Trials: Showed a 90% reduction in Radar Cross-Section (RCS) of an aerial target, with the results cleared by the Indian Navy.

Jun 27, 2024

Pakistan Launches New Military Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

The Pakistani government approved a new counterterrorism operation named "Azm-e-Istehkam," meaning Resolve for Stability, to address the challenges of militancy and extremism in the country.
The operation came at a time when intelligence-based counterterror operations are already underway, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and areas along the Afghanistan border, as well as in Balochistan.

Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets in India

Adani Group's defence arm, Adani Defence & Aerospace, signed an agreement with the Thales Group, a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors, to manufacture rockets in India, in a major push for government's flagship "Make in India" programme.
"Not only is this partnership significant for our commitment to India, but it also allows us to strengthen our partner network worldwide" said Thales Group.
Earlier this month, Adani Defence and Aerospace signed a landmark agreement with EDGE Group - one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups in the UAE.

Jun 26, 2024

Defence Ministry signs 350th Contract under iDEX for Miniaturised Satellite

The 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence was signed with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for the design and development of a 'miniaturised satellite capable of carrying electro-optical, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and hyperspectral payloads up to 150 kg.
The contract was exchanged between Additional Secretary (Defence Production) & CEO, Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) Anurag Bajpai and Founder and CEO of SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt. Ltd. SpacePixxel has been actively working to build and launch high-resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites to provide detailed earth observation data.

INS Shivalik Reaches Singapore for RIMPAC Exercise

Indian warship, INS Shivalik, is taking part in the biennial Rim of the Pacific or RIMPAC exercise.
With the theme, 'Partners: Integrated and Prepared', RIMPAC 2024 is taking place in and around the Hawaiian Islands from June 26 to August 1, 2024.
Forces from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in this year's (2024) RIMPAC.
The exercise hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, who will also serve as the Combined Task Force commander. For the first time in RIMPAC history, Commodore Alberto Guerrero from the Chilean Navy is serving as deputy commander of the CTF and Rear Adm. Kazushi Yokota of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will serve as vice commander.

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