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DEFENCE - October 2020

Oct 2020

Jun 29, 2025

India and South Africa Exchange Agreements in Domain of Submarine Cooperation

India and South Africa exchanged two agreements in the domain of submarine cooperation during a key meeting in Johannesburg as both sides sought to further strengthen bilateral defence ties, according to the defence ministry.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led an Indian delegation to South Africa for the 9th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Johannesburg.
The delegation from South Africa was headed by Acting Secretary for Defence, South Africa, Thobekile Gamede.

Jun 28, 2025

Reliance Gets Rs. 600 Crore Defence Order from German Maker

Reliance Defence secured Rs. 600 crore worth of export order from Germany's leading defence manufacturer Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH.
This order is one of the largest contracts in the high-tech ammunition domain.
The strategic partnership with Rheinmetall brings cutting-edge capabilities to India and represents a defining milestone for the country's private defence manufacturing sector.

Jun 27, 2025

Fast Patrol Vessel 'Adamya' Inducted into Indian Coast Guard

Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 'Adamya', the first in a series of eight being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard, and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, was inducted into the maritime force.
Designed and built entirely by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), the vessel exemplifies India's growing shipbuilding capability and represents a major stride towards the nation's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Jun 26, 2025

ConvEx-3 (2025): IAEA and Romania Lead Largest Global Nuclear Emergency Drill

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in partnership with Romania, conducted the largest-ever international nuclear emergency exercise named ConvEx-3. This 36-hour drill simulated a severe nuclear accident at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, Romania's sole nuclear energy facility.
The primary aim of ConvEx-3 was to test the readiness of countries to respond to nuclear or radiological emergencies, particularly those with cross-border implications.
Romania last hosted a ConvEx-3 exercise in 2005. Exactly 20 years later, the country reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear safety and global cooperation. The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, located near the Black Sea, plays a central role in this effort, symbolising both energy potential and safety responsibility.

Jun 25, 2025

Govt. Allows Single-Point Command for Army, Navy, Air Force via Chief of Defence Staff & DMA Secr...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders applicable to the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in a step aimed at modernising the functioning of the Indian Armed Forces.
The announcement marks a departure from the earlier system where each Service issued separate instructions on matters involving two or more Services.
The first Joint Order titled 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders' was issued the same day.

DRDO Offers 28 Indigenous Weapons for Emergency Procurement by Armed Forces

In line with the government's self-reliance push, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) offered 28 existing weapon systems that it designed and developed, for emergency procurement by the armed forces.
Under emergency procurement, all three forces, the Army, Navy and the Air Force, are allowed to add new and replenish existing weapon systems as per their requirement.
There is a long list of weapons like rockets, missiles, grenades, anti-drone missiles, and many more that the DRDO is offering to defence forces.
The development came at a time the government has already approved emergency arms procurement powers for forces.

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