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DEFENCE - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jan 30, 2023

Made-In-India Weapon Systems on Display at Army's 'Exercise Topchi'

Indigenously manufactured weapon systems were the highlight of the Indian Army's 'Exercise Topchi', an annual firepower demonstration and training exercise conducted at the School of Artillery in Devlali in Maharashtra.
The mega event took place under the stewardship of Lt Gen S Harimohan Iyer, AVSM, Commandant School of Artillery and Col Commandant Regiment of Artillery.
The event showed the capability of the Indian artillery.
This edition of "Exercise Topchi" showcased the integrated employment of firepower and surveillance assets to include guns, mortars, rockets, drones, and aviation assets.
The event was witnessed by student officers of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Defence Services Technical Staff Course, Pune, Nepal Army Command & Staff College and civil administration officers.

Jan 25, 2023

Indian Army to Get Robotic Mules, Jetpack Suits, Tethered Drones

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) sought technical and commercial bids to add to the Army robotic mules, jetpack suits and tethered drones that will look across the Himalayas.
The Army needs 100 robotic mules and has put out a request for proposal (RFP), which is the second step of the tendering process. An RFP was issued for commercial and technical bids. The Army is looking at four-legged robotic mules capable of autonomous movement across various terrain, self-recovery and avoiding obstructions.

Jan 24, 2023

Indian Air Force to Conduct Exercise 'PRALAY' in North-eastern Part of India

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise PRALAY from February 1 to 5 in the north-eastern sector of India amid the unresolved contention with China about differing perceptions regarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two nations. The exercise will involve major air bases of the IAF in the north-east in addition to the newly deployed drone squadron.
Exercise PRALAY will include major combat assets including the Rafale fighter in addition to Su-30 fighter jets and other transport aircraft.

Jan 23, 2023

Indian Navy Conducts 6-day Mega Exercise in Andhra Pradesh

The Indian Navy carried out a six-day-long mega military exercise along with the Army and the IAF near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. The largest biennial tri-services amphibious exercise AMPHEX 2023 was conducted from January 17 to 22.
The joint operations conducted during the exercise saw participation by a large number of troops from Indian Army, amphibious warships from Indian Navy and aircraft from the Indian Air Force.
The exercise included complex activities in all domains that demonstrated and validated the high level of preparedness and excellent coordination between the three services to undertake full spectrum of amphibious operations.

Jan 22, 2023

Inaugural Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone - I Commences in Rajasthan

The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named "Exercise Cyclone-I" started at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The exercise aims to bolster defence co-operation between the two nations and focus on sharing professional skills and interoperability of Special Forces in desert terrain while undertaking counter terrorism, reconnaissance, raids and other special operations.
Exercise "Cyclone - I" is the first exercise of its kind bringing the special forces of both the nations on a common platform. The 14 days long exercise which being carried out in the deserts of Rajasthan engages both the contingents to advance special forces skills such as Sniping, Combat Free Fall, Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Designation, sharing of information on weapons, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques & procedures. The participants would also undertake joint planning and drills for Special Forces operations in a mechanised warfare setting as well as surgical strikes on terrorist camps/hideouts to include sniping of High Value Targets.

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