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DEFENCE - June 2020

Jun 2020

Dec 06, 2020

Navies of India and Russia Conduct Passage Exercise in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a two-day drill, with Russian Federation Navy in the eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The exercise involved the participation of Russia's guided-missile cruiser Varyag, the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Panteleyev and medium ocean tanker Pechenga. India was represented by indigenously constructed guided-missile frigate Shivalik and anti-submarine corvette Kadmatt alongwith integral helicopters.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices between both the friendly navies, and would involve advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare exercises, weapon firings, seamanship exercises and helicopter operations.

Dec 05, 2020

India to Have Six more Submarines

In a bid to match China, India is moving towards procuring a number of key assets, including six more submarines. It is also focusing on high-end unmanned systems or drones, all clearly aimed at tackling Beijing at sea.
Chief of Navy Admiral Karambir Singh said that we are going to the Defence Acquisition Council for issuing a request for proposal (second stage of the tender) for the submarines. The DAC is the apex decision-making body of the Defence Ministry. It meets once in 3-4 weeks.
A foreign manufacturer will tie up with an Indian partner to make these six next-generation stealth submarines for nearly $7 billion. Indian and foreign partners have already been shortlisted.

Dec 04, 2020

US Approves Sale of Military Equipment and Services to India

The US has approved India's request to purchase USD 90 million worth of military hardware and services in support of its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and improve the security of a "Major Defence Partner".
In a major sales notification to Congress, DSCA said that India continues to be an important force for political stability, peace and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia region.
According to the Pentagon, the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed-Martin Company, Marietta, Georgia.

Dec 03, 2020

IAF Carries Out Firing of Akash and Igla Missiles

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out firing of the indigenously developed Akash missile system along with Russian short-range Igla missiles as part of a drill at air force station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 02, 2020

Indian Navy test-fires BrahMos Naval Version

The Indian Navy test-fired a BrahMos missile from a warship hitting a target at sea with pinpoint accuracy, making it the fourth such launch of the missile in the past one week.
The Army twice tested the land launched version intended to hit a target on land on November 24 and November 25. The IAF had carried out a launch of the same version on November 25.

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