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Oct 23, 2021

Maiden India-UK Tri-service Exercise Begins

The maiden India-UK Joint Tri-Service exercise Konkan Shakti began on October 21 off the west coast of India and aims to derive mutual benefits from each other's experiences.
The exercise is scheduled to be held in two phases.
The harbour phase is planned at Mumbai from October 21 to 23, while at sea, the exercises will be conducted from October 24 to 27.
Over decades now, both navies have undertaken bilateral exercises, exchanges and enhanced their technical cooperation. Rightly so, this has formed the basis for the maiden tri-service bilateral exercise, Konkan Shakti -21.

Oct 22, 2021

Partnering with South Korea, India Seeks to Export K9 Howitzers to Third Countries

India is seeking to export the K9 self-propelled howitzer to third countries in cooperation with South Korea, India's secretary for defence production said, stressing his country is pushing for a "win-win" partnership between the two sides.
The Indian armed forces are very satisfied with the performance of the K9 Vajra platform, where the K9 Thunder has been very effectively adapted and indigenously built for Indian conditions and requirements.

Oct 20, 2021

China's 'Hypersonic Missile' Raises Concerns Over Weakness in US Defences

China's reported launch of a hypersonic missile into orbit has raised concerns that US rivals are quickly neutralising the Pentagon's missile defenses even as it invests tens of billions of dollars in upgrades.
In a test two months ago, the Chinese military sent a nuclear-capable missile into low-orbit space and around the globe before cruising down to its target, citing people familiar with the matter.
Although the weapon missed its mark by about two dozen miles, the paper said, the technology, once perfected, could be used to send nuclear warheads over the South Pole and around American anti-missile systems in the northern hemisphere.

North Korea Claims Test of New Submarine-launched Missile

North Korea has confirmed it successfully tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile.
North Korea has carried out a flurry of weapons tests in recent weeks, launching what it said were hypersonic and long-range weapons.
The UN prohibits it from testing ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons.
Ballistic missiles are considered more threatening than cruise missiles because they can carry more powerful payloads, have a longer range and can fly faster.

Oct 19, 2021

Integrated Unmanned Road Map for Navy Launched

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched an 'Integrated Unmanned Road Map for Indian Navy' at the second edition of the Naval Commanders.
This will outline all the unmanned aerial and underwater platforms and efforts of the Navy as part of its force modernisation.
"The geographical location of our country is something that makes it unique in many ways. Surrounded by the vast expanse of ocean from three sides, our country is very important from the point of view of strategic, trade and resources," Mr. Singh said at the conference.

Second Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2021 Commenced in New Delhi

The second edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2021 commenced in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Naval Commanders during the inaugural session and interacted with them on matters relating to national security. The conference was attended by all Operational and Area Commanders of the Indian Navy to review major operational, materiel, logistics, Human Resource Development, training, and administrative activities.
Mr Singh said, the geographical location of India is unique in many ways and it is very important from the point of view of strategy, trade and resources. He stated that as a responsible maritime stakeholder India supports consensus-based principles and a peaceful, open, rule-based and stable world order and envision the Indian Ocean Region with the universal values of rule-based freedom of navigation and free trade in which the interests of all participating countries are protected.

Oct 18, 2021

Indian Army Wins Gold Medal in the Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2021

Indian Army is known for its leadership, self-discipline, courage, physical endurance, and determination. And in the latest Cambrian Patrol Exercise, a team from 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) which represented the Indian Army was awarded a gold medal. The Cambrian Patrol Exercise was organized at Brecon, Wales, the UK.
The Ex Cambrian Patrol is sometimes referred to as the Olympics of Military Patrolling among several militaries across the globe. The competition is organized by the UK army and is considered as the ultimate test of human endurance.
The Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an international event in which militaries across the world take part. In Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2021, a total of 96 teams took part. The competition also included 17 international teams representing Special Forces and prestigious Regiments from around the world.

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