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Mar 31, 2021

Special Forces of India, US carry Out Military Exercise in Himachal Pradesh

Special forces of India carried out a joint military exercise with US Special forces at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh this month to enhance interoperability between the two sides.
The joint exercise between the special forces of both the countries is held to share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.
The 11th edition of Indo-US joint special forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2021' was conducted at Special Forces Training School located at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh in March.

Japan and Indonesia Sign Pact to Transfer Arms

Japan and Indonesia signed a pact allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties in the face of China's increasingly assertive activity in the region.
The agreement came during two plus two security talks among the foreign and defense ministers of the two countries, which share concerns about China's growing influence and territorial claims in the East and South China seas.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and their Indonesian counterparts, Retno Marsudi and Prabowo Subianto, also agreed to actively participate in multinational military exercises and jointly develop remote islands in the South China Sea.

Mar 30, 2021

Robot to Handle Unexploded Ordnance Ready for Tech Transfer

A state-of-the-art Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot (UXOR) that can handle and defuse unexploded ordnance (UXOs) — bombs, motors and missiles — up to 1,000 kg remotely from 1 km Line Of Sight (LOS) is ready for technology transfer to private firms.
Designed and developed by the defence research and development organisation's (DRDO) Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), the agency is offering three licences for production of the UXOR, which has already completed user trials with the Indian Air Force (IAF).
As per Sateesh Reddy, chairman, DRDO, both the Indian army and the air force are interested in the project.

India and the US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise

India and the US kicked off a two-day naval exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean Region, reflecting the growing congruence in their defence and military partnership.
The Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I in the 'PASSEX' exercise while the US Navy was represented by the USS Theodore Rosevelt carrier strike group.
A carrier battle group or carrier strike group is a mega naval fleet comprising an aircraft carrier, accompanied by a large number of destroyers, frigates and other ships.
In a first, enhancing jointmanship, Indian Air Force fighters were also included in the exercise affording the IAF an opportunity to practice air interception and air defence with the US Navy.

Mar 29, 2021

SI Priyanka Becomes First Female Officer to be Part of Encounter

Sub-Inspector Priyanka became the first woman personnel of Delhi Police to be a part of an encounter in central Delhi which led to the arrest of an alleged gangster and his associate.
The encounter took place at Pragati Maidan here and led to the arrest of Rohit Chaudhary (35), carrying a reward of Rs. 3.5 lakh and his accomplice Parveen alias Titu, carrying a reward of Rs. 2 lakh.
The police claimed that SI Priyanka was the first woman personnel of the force to be a part of an encounter.
Priyanka joined the Delhi Police in 2008 and has been working in the Crime Branch for the past two years. Before joining the unit, she was posted in the district unit.

Lt Gen Ananthanarayanan is 16th Rising Star Corps Commander

Lieutenant general PN Ananthanarayanan took over as the 16th Rising Star Corps commander.
General PN Ananthanarayanan is an alumni of the Rashtriya Indian Military College, National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. He was commissioned into the 3rd Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Rifles in December 1984.
In a career spanning over 36 years, the officer has held multiple staff, instructional and command appointments. He has commanded his battalion, an infantry brigade and an infantry division on the line of actual control. His staff experience includes brigade major of armoured brigade, deputy assistant military secretary at HQ Northern Command, colonel (quartermaster) at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and major general administration at headquarters, South Western Command. He has also been an instructor and assistant adjutant at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and senior instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.

Mar 28, 2021

India and S. Korea May Discuss Leasing of Minesweeper Vessels

During his visit, the South Korean Defence Minister will discuss with Rajnath Singh defence cooperation between the two nations along with other regional and international issues of mutual interest.
India may discuss the leasing of minesweeper vessels from South Korea, a longstanding demand of the Indian Navy, during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his visiting South Korean counterpart Suh Wook.
Suh, a former South Korean Army general who became the Defence Minister last September, arrived in New Delhi.

Mar 27, 2021

Pakistan Test-fires Nuclear-capable Shaheen-1A

Pakistan successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 900 kilometres.
The test of Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system including advanced navigation system, the media wing of the Pakistani army.
The launch was witnessed by senior officials from Strategic Plans Division, strategic forces, scientists and engineers of strategic organisations.

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