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DEFENCE - November 2020

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Jul 31, 2023

Tenth Meeting of Subcommittee on Military Cooperation between India, Malaysia Held in Delhi

The 10th meeting of the subcommittee on military cooperation between India and Malaysia was held in Delhi.
The existing defence cooperation between the two countries was reviewed during the meeting and wide-ranging discussions were held on issues of mutual interest.
The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, Amitabh Prasad, while the Malaysian side was headed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Defence Operations and Training Division Maj Gen Dato' Khairul Anuar bin Abd Aziz.
Both the co-chairs also deliberated on the possible outcomes for the 12th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting which will be held at the level of Defence Secretary in India in September.

US Announces Taiwan Weapons Package Worth up to $345mn

The United States (US) unveiled a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million, a move likely to anger China even as the Biden administration declined to publicly provide details on the arms in the package.
The Congress authorised up to $1 billion worth of Presidential Drawdown Authority weapons aid for Taiwan, which strongly rejects Chinese sovereignty claims, in the 2023 budget. Beijing has repeatedly demanded the United States, Taiwan's most important arms supplier, to halt the sale of weapons to the island.

Indian Navy Ends 'Colonial Practice' of Carrying Batons by Personnel

The Indian Navy discontinued the practice of carrying barons by its senior officers with immediate effect. This decision to stop the custom that has been followed since British rule was a part of the Navy's effort to shed colonial-era influences at different levels of the force.
Now, the Navy decided to place a ceremonial baton in the office of the Head of the Organisation of every unit. A ceremonial handing over of the baton may be undertaken within the office, as a part of Change of Command only.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked the defence forces to shed their colonial practices as the country entered Amrit Kall having been independent for over 75 years.

Jul 30, 2023

Joint Military Exercise between Indian and Mongolian Armies Concludes

The 15th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Mongolia concluded at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. An Indian Army contingent, comprising 43 personnel, took part in a joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2023'.
Indian Army soldiers from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment and Soldiers of the Mongolian Armed Forces Unit 084 from participated in the exercise. The primary theme of the exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate. The scope of this exercise involved Platoon level Field Training Exercise (FTX).
During the exercise, Indian and Mongolian troops engaged in various training activities designed to enhance their skills and capabilities. The exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' is an annual training event between India and Mongolia, which is conducted alternatively in the two countries.

Jul 29, 2023

India Developing its Own 400 km Class Long-Range Surface to Air Missile Air Defence System

In what could be a major boost for self-reliance in the defence sector, India is indigenously developing a three-layered long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) defence system which would be able to strike down enemy aircraft and missiles at around 400 km ranges.
The proposal for developing a three-layered long-range surface-to-air missile system is at an advanced stage in the Defence Ministry and is expected to be taken up for clearance soon.
The missile system will have three layers of surface-to-air missiles, which would allow it to hit targets at different ranges.
The surface-to-air missile system development work has been taking place as India worked with Israel to develop the medium-range surface-to-air missile system MRSAM which can hit aerial targets at 70 plus km.

Jul 28, 2023

Taiwan's Main Airport Becomes Battleground for Simulated Chinese Invasion

Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport became the scene of a simulated Chinese invasion for the first time ever as the island's military conducted an anti-takeover drill to fend off any possible attack from Beijing.
The drill was designed to test the Taiwanese military's cross-branch coordination and emergency response capabilities during a simulated Chinese invasion.
The exercise was part of Taiwan's week-long massive wargames — the annual 'Han Kuang' (Han Glory) drills — which this year has included protecting civilian airports as Beijing ramps up military and political pressures on the island.
This is the first such drill held at Taiwan's biggest airport near the capital since it opened in 1979.

Jul 27, 2023

Kargil Gets First Women Police Station in Ladakh

Ladakh, the Union Territory, marked a momentous occasion with the establishment of its first-ever women police station. This significant step is aimed at empowering women and ensuring their safety within the region. The inauguration of the police station in Kargil, overseen by Additional Director General of Police S. D. Singh Jamwal, demonstrated the commitment to addressing crimes against women.
Operating round the clock, the women police station will provide immediate assistance and support to women in distress. Beyond that, it will serve as a valuable resource centre, offering guidance and counselling services to women facing challenging circumstances.
This initiative represents a crucial milestone in fostering a more inclusive and a secure society. By having a dedicated police station for women, it encourages women to approach law enforcement with confidence, knowing that their concerns will be handled with sensitivity and efficiency.

First Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for Indian Army via Army Postal Service in Delhi

The first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for Indian Army was inaugurated in New Delhi. The PAEC will facilitate Aadhaar-related services (enrolment and updation) for tri-services personnel (Defence and civil) and their dependents through their Field Post Offices (FPO) in 48 identified locations in the country.
All Command HQs, Corps HQs and selected FPOs are identified for the establishment of PAEC services.
Alok Sharma, Director General Postal Services and Lt Gen Rajinder Dewan, Quartermaster General jointly inaugurated first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for Army at 1 Central Base Post Office (CBPO), New Delhi.

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