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DEFENCE - July 2021

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Jun 29, 2023

DRDO Organises 'Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir' to Encourage Defence R&D

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), organised an 'Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir' with an aim to encourage military R&D within the industry and academia.
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) also unveiled a comprehensive list of 75 technology priority areas aimed at bolstering the indigenous defence manufacturing sector in India. This strategic move is expected to stimulate innovation, indigenization and self-reliance, placing the country on a trajectory towards enhanced military technology design and development. The unveiling of these priority areas, along with the DRDO Technology Foresight 2023 document, marked a significant milestone in promoting engagement between industry, academia and the defense research establishment.
The DRDO Technology Foresight 2023 document serves as a comprehensive guide, listing various technology areas on which DRDO laboratories are currently working. It not only identifies ongoing technology development activities but also outlines future areas of focus necessary for the development of cutting-edge defence systems and strengthening national security.

Jun 28, 2023

Ajay Bhatnagar Appointed Special Director in CBI

Senior IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar was appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to a Personnel Ministry order.
Bhatnagar, a 1989 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Jharkhand cadre, was Additional Director in the federal probe agency.
He has been appointed to the post till the date of his superannuation on November 20, 2024.
Anurag, Joint Director in the CBI, will now be Additional Director in the agency.

Army Adjudged Best Organisation in Defence Ministry for Procurement on GeM

The Indian Army was adjudged as the best organisation in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for procurement on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the financial year 2022-23.
Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar received the prestigious award on behalf of the Army.
Approximately 16,000 buyers (in the context of the Army) are registered on GeM, the officials said, adding that on an average, 60,000-80,000 transactions take place every month. The maximum of up to two lakh transactions took place in March in 2022-23.

President Confers Distinguished Service Awards on Serving, Retired Personnel

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard.
The awards were presented during a defence investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Lt Gen ADS Aujla, former commander of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps responsible for guarding the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley, was awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM).
The President awarded 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), one Bar to AVSM, three UYSMs and 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs) to the personnel for distinguished service of exceptional order.

Jun 27, 2023

IAF Conducts Exercise Ranvijay with Focus on Integrated Operations

The Indian Air Force carried out Exercise Ranvijay in which day and night operations by combat aircraft including Su-30s were carried out as part of integrated wargames to hone the skills of fighter pilots.
Exercise Ranvijay was conducted in UB Hills and Central Air Command Area of Responsibility from 16-23 June wherein full spectrum operations by all combat assets by day and night were carried out. The focus was on integrated operations while optimally exploiting electronic warfare capabilities of Indian Air Force.
The exercise was carried out from different air bases of the command headquartered in Prayagraj.

Jun 26, 2023

ASEAN Planning First Joint Military Drill Amid Regional Tensions with China

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is planning its first joint military drill amid regional strain with China.
According to the Indonesian military, the drill will be conducted in Indonesia's South Natuna Sea.
During the 20th ASEAN Chief of Defence Forces Meeting in Bali, organized on June 7, ten ASEAN military chiefs had agreed to conduct routine joint training and coordinated patrols in waters of the South China Sea. There will be the army, naval and special forces involved from September 18 to September 25, despite scepticism from member state Cambodia.
The ASEAN exercise named Solidarity, will be held as China is asserting its claim to areas of the South China Sea that are also claimed by the ASEAN member states; Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines. This year (2023), Indonesia holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc.

Jun 25, 2023

CRPF Signs Pact with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) signed an agreement with Gujarat based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for a specialised education, research, training and innovation ecosystem for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen and Vice Chancellor Professor Bimal N. Patel were present during the signing of agreement during which the latter assured the CRPF of all possible cooperation and laid particular emphasis on Suraksha Karmayogi mission of the University.
Patel highlighted that more than 12,000 persons from India and 48 foreign nations have benefitted under more than 150 training programmes offered by the University. Under the MoU, CRPF personnel will be able to benefit from diploma and degree programs, get accreditation and recognition of training leading towards diploma and degree, exchange of resource persons, conduct research at RRU or CRPF facilities, among others.

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