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DEFENCE - November 2020

Nov 2020

Mar 19, 2024

Indo-US Naval Exercise Tiger Triumph - 24 Begins

Indian Navy Ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked Indian Navy aircraft. Indian Army personnel and vehicles and Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters along with the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) would be participating in the exercise.
In consonance with the established partnership between India and the US, a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph-24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 Mar 24.
The US would be represented by US Navy Ships with embarked troops of the US Marine Corps and US Army. The exercise is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable rapid and smooth coordination between forces of both countries.

Mar 18, 2024

Indian Army Contingent Departs for Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise 'Lamitiye-2024'

An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles in March to participate in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024', the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
The Joint Exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will be conducted at Seychelles from March 18 to 27.
'LAMITIYE' meaning 'Friendship' in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in the Seychelles since 2001. 45 personnel each from the GORKHA RIFLES of the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will participate in the exercise.
"The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations in a semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations. The exercise will enhance cooperation and interoperability between both sides during peacekeeping operations. The exercise will also build and promote bilateral military relations in addition to exchanging skills, experiences and good practices between both armies," the statement read.
Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for the neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in a semi-urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing new-generation equipment and technology.
The 10-day joint exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures and demonstrations, which culminate in two days of validation exercises.

MoD Signs Contract with HAL for Mid Life Upgrade of 25 Dornier Aircraft of Indian Navy

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 2,890 crore.
The MLU for Dornier Aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the-art avionics systems and primary role sensors.
As per the defence ministry, the project will be implemented within six and half years.
The upgrade would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy to perform primary roles of maritime surveillance, coastal surveillance, electronic intelligence and development of maritime domain awareness.

Mar 17, 2024

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates India Navy's First Independent Headquarters 'Nausena Bhawan' in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 'Nausena Bhawan', the new state-of-the-art headquarters of the Indian Navy at the Delhi Cantonment which is equipped with modern facilities and cutting-edge technologies. It marks a significant milestone for the Navy as it has established its first independent headquarters in Delhi.
Previously, the Navy operated from 13 different locations, necessitating a consolidated and purpose-built facility such as the 'Nausena Bhawan'.

Mar 16, 2024

This New Laser Weapon can Destroy Drones, Missiles at the Cost of a Pizza

Britain has successfully test fired its DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) that shoots down enemy aircraft and missiles at a per-shot cost of less than £10, or Rs. 1,056, United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) revealed.
During a trial at the (UK) MoD's Hebrides Range, the DragonFire LDEW system achieved the UK's first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets. The range of DragonFire is classified, but it is a line-of-sight weapon and can engage with any visible target.

India, Brazil Hold First '2+2' Defence and Foreign Ministerial Dialogue

India and Brazil explored ways to expand cooperation in areas of energy, critical minerals, technology and counter-terrorism at their first '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue.
Discussions spanned defence, space, energy, critical minerals, tech, counter-terrorism and regional, multilateral & other issues of mutual interest.
It was co-chaired by additional secretary in the external affairs ministry G. V. Srinivas and joint secretary in the defence ministry Vishwesh Negi.
The Brazilian delegation was led by Director at Brazilian foreign ministry Marcelo Camara and Rear Admiral Fernando de Luca Marques de Oliviera.

Mar 15, 2024

China, Iran, and Russia Stage Joint Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman

The naval forces of China, Iran, and Russia launched a joint exercise near the Gulf of Oman, aimed at safeguarding regional maritime security. The 'Maritime Security Belt-2024' exercise marked the fourth time these countries have conducted such a drill since 2019.
The theme of the exercise is 'Jointly Building Peace and Security'.
The exercise was divided into three phases: harbour phase, sea phase, and summarise phase.
The main focus was on anti-piracy and search and rescue operations.
Envoys from Azerbaijan, India, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, and South Africa attended the exercise as observers, signalling recognition of the drill's objectives.
The joint naval drills between China, Iran, and Russia highlight their commitment to enhancing maritime security through cooperation and regular exercises, without targeting any specific country or conflict.

RPF Leads in Female Personnel among Central Paramilitary Forces

In a stride towards gender equality and inclusivity, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) emerged as a frontrunner among central paramilitary forces in terms of female representation. This achievement marks a notable departure from the traditional male-dominated landscape within such organisations.
With women now constituting a remarkable 10 per cent of its personnel, the RPF has set a new benchmark in gender diversity within central paramilitary forces. According to RPF Director General Arun Kumar, this milestone reflects the result of strategic recruitment drives and a concerted effort towards fostering inclusivity within the force.
The surge in female representation within the RPF can be attributed to strategic recruitment initiatives undertaken by the force.

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