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DEFENCE - December 2020

Dec 2020

Mar 23, 2024

NCC & NPCIL Ink MoU to Raise Awareness on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Power through Various Programme...

National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to conduct various awareness programmes throughout the country to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific & authentic information. The MoU was signed between DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh and Executive Director (Corporate Communication & Corporate Planning), NPCIL BVS Shekhar.
The NPCIL will provide resource persons in this initiative for field engagements with the NCC during the camps and various activities by educating the cadets. The MoU also facilitates a unique opportunity to the cadets to visit various facilities of NPCIL across the country, thereby giving a first-hand experience on peaceful use of nuclear energy, its technical and technological aspects.
The DG NCC described the MoU as one of the initiatives by the NCC to broaden the horizon of cadets, which will lead to a more aware and responsible youth.

Australia, Britain Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

Australia and Britain signed a new defence and security agreement that makes it easier for their defence forces to operate together in each other's countries and Australia chose BAE Systems to help build new submarines.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps were in Australia for annual talks with their counterparts in Adelaide.
The treaty signed requires the two nations to consult each other if they come under threat.

Mar 22, 2024

Raksha Mantri Trophies for Best AFMS Hospitals for 2022

The Raksha Mantri Trophies for the Best and Second Best Command Hospitals of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the year 2022 were awarded in New Delhi.
The Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune was judged as the Best Command Hospital, while the Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow was the Second Best for 2022.
The trophies were presented by Lt Gen Daljit Singh, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and Senior Colonel Commandant, Army Medical Corps.
Lt Gen Singh complimented the two hospitals on their outstanding performance and acknowledged the commendable services rendered by the AFMS.
The Raksha Mantri Trophy was instituted in 1989 to recognise excellence in healthcare services by Armed Forces Hospitals and foster a spirit of competition among them.
A selection committee headed by an AFMS Lt Gen recommends hospitals for the award each year based on objective performance indicators assessed during on-site visits.

Mar 21, 2024

Helicopter Unit Inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur

One Helicopter Unit was inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, a move that will ensure availability of sufficient resources with the Southern Air Command's headquarters to enhance operational capabilities as well as meet peacetime tasks.
The Southern Air Command (SAC) is based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
SAC was established in July 1984 in response to certain geopolitical developments to ensure effective command and control of IAF assets and facilitate quick deployment of combat forces in the event of threats developing in the Indian Ocean Region.

IIT Kharagpur, Indian Navy Join Forces to Drive Innovation through Research Partnership

Indian Navy and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, symbolising their commitment to promote technology development, innovative solutions and joint R&D. Rear Admiral K. Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Headquarters and Prof. (Ms) Rintu Banerjee, Dean (R&D) of IIT Kharagpur signed in presence of Prof. Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIT Kharagpur.
The strategic collaboration focuses on joint research and development initiatives involving teams from Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur. The MoU will be co-ordinated by INS Shivaji, Lonavala.
This alignment signifies a move towards a symbolic relationship between the Academia and the Military, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and knowledge exchange.

Mar 20, 2024

Indian Army's New Tech Unit STEAG

The Indian Army set up a specialised technology unit called Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG) to research and evaluate next-generation communication technologies.
STEAG will focus on studying and adapting technologies like: Artificial Intelligence, 5G and 6G networks, Machine Learning and Quantum Technologies.
The aim is to develop advanced communication capabilities for defence applications and future warfare.
STEAG will operate under the Corps of Signals, which handles military communications.
STEAG will be a premier organization to harness niche technology, identify suitable use-cases for defence, and foster collaboration with academia and industry.

Guyana Inks Deal to Purchase Indian-Made Dornier Aircraft

The Indian defence industry is expanding its reach to the Caribbean region. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) inked a deal to purchase two aircraft from India with a loan of $23.27 million from the Export-Import Bank of India.
Guyana will acquire two Dornier 228 aircraft made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India.
An agreement was signed between the Guyanese Finance Minister and the Deputy GM of EXIM Bank.
The HAL Dornier 228 aircraft are ideal for Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL), suitable for Guyana's terrain.
These planes will be used by Guyana for: Maritime patrols, resupplying military bases and troop movement to interior locations.
This is the first-ever defence loan that India has provided to any Caribbean country.
Guyana, which has a large Indian diaspora, also plans to purchase patrol vehicles, radars, and armoured vehicles from India.

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.

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