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DEFENCE - November 2020

Nov 2020

Jun 18, 2022

China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier in Major Military Milestone

China launched its third aircraft carrier in Shanghai, the first designed and built entirely in the country.
The launch of the new carrier called Fujian, named after the coastal province, comes against the backdrop of China's push for maritime influence in the far seas and as its warships attempt to leave their mark in Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.
Fujian, with the hull number "18", is China's first catapult-type aircraft carrier to launch fighter aircraft from its deck.

Jun 17, 2022

Chinese Destroyer on Long-distance Exercises in Sea of Japan

One of China's largest and most capable combat ships is conducting long-distance exercises in the Sea of Japan, in a display of China's increasing naval reach.
The mission was the first for the Type 055 destroyer Lhasa since its commissioning in 2021.
It is accompanied by the Luyang-class Type 052D destroyer Chengdu and the Type 903 oiler Dongpinghu. The Sea of Japan lies to the north of China between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin Island, the Korean Peninsula and the Russian Far East mainland.
China's navy has been building ships at a furious pace and now boasts the largest naval force in the world by number of hulls.

Jun 16, 2022

Indian Army-IAF Carry Out Aerial Insertion, Water Parachute Jumps Exercise in Himachal

The special forces of the Indian Army and Air Force jointly validated the aerial insertion and deployment of special forces operatives through water parachute jumps as a part of an ongoing two-day exercise in Himachal Pradesh (HP). In the exercise at Gobind Sagar Reservoir in HP, the joint forces practised aerial insertion and the capability to land on water for rapid response in hostile territory. Furthermore, the joint operation fine-tuned the specific drills and procedures to enhance their skills in various conflict scenarios and terrains.

Short-range Ballistic Missile Prithvi-II Successfully Tested from Odisha

India successfully carried out the night launch of Prithvi-II short range ballistic missile from an integrated test range in Odisha.
The test validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
The missile is a proven system and is capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision.

Jun 15, 2022

38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol Conducted in Andaman Sea

The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy Units of Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) and Indonesian Navy was conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca. The 38th CORPAT is the first post pandemic Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the two countries.
The two Navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2002. This has helped build understanding and interoperability between both the Navies and has facilitated measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy, etc. The IND-INDO CORPAT contributes towards forging strong bonds of friendship across the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.

Jun 10, 2022

India Hands over 12 High-speed Guard Boats to Vietnam

India formally handed over the 12 high-speed guard boats constructed under the government of India's $100 million defence Line of Credit (LoC) to Vietnam at a ceremony at Hong Ha Shipyard during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the South East Asian nation.
The speed boats will be operated by the Vietnamese Border Guard Force. The deal was executed by Larsen & Tourbo and of the 12 boats, five were built in India while the remaining were built in Vietnam with assistance from L&T.
Hanoi has procured the 12 high-speed patrol boats for the Vietnamese border guard force under the LoC extended in September 2014. In 2016, India has extended another $500 million defence LoC to Vietnam and discussions are under way to identify the equipment. During the bilateral talks, the two Defence Ministers had agreed for "early finalisation" of the second LoC.

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