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DEFENCE - September 2021

Sep 2021

Mar 10, 2025

Two-Day Armed Forces Display - 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsava' in Motihari

The first-ever Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, a two-day display of military prowess, was held in Motihari, Bihar. Organised by the Ministry of Defence, the event aimed to bring the Armed Forces closer to the public while inspiring the youth to consider a career in national service.
The Shaurya Vedanam Utsav was inaugurated by Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar.
The event was attended by Radha Mohan Singh, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, Lt. Gen Anindya Sengupta, Commander of the Central Command of the Indian Army, and senior officials from the Armed Forces and government.
The Indian Army, Navy, and the Air Force displayed their modern weapons to the public.

Mar 08, 2025

IIT Madras Develops Framework to Protect Infra against Ballistic Missiles

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, developed a framework that can boost protection of critical infrastructure in the country against the threat of ballistic missiles.
The framework will help designers develop innovative solutions for improving the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels.

Mar 06, 2025

South Korea and the US will Begin Annual Military Drills

South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their large annual joint military drills next week to enhance their readiness against North Korean threats.
The South Korean and U.S. forces will take part in the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated command post training, and related field exercises from March 10 to 20, 2025.
The Freedom Shield exercise will involve responses to evolving challenges like North Korea's growing military partnership with Russia.

Mar 04, 2025

Mayank Sharma Assumes Office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

Mayank Sharma took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), marking a significant milestone in the administration of India's defence financial management. A distinguished 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Sharma has dedicated over three decades to serving the Government of India in various key roles.
With an extensive background in defence accounts, financial governance, international diplomacy, and anti-corruption initiatives, his appointment as CGDA is expected to bring valuable expertise to the department, ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency in defence-related expenditures.

Indian Army's Trishakti Corps Conduct Month-long Live Firing Exercise

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, responsible for defending Sikkim and the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor, successfully conducted a month-long live-firing exercise featuring T-90 tanks.
The exercise aimed to enhance combat preparedness and validate armoured warfare strategies in varied operational scenarios.

Mar 02, 2025

India Gifts Interceptor Boat PB Boudeuse to Seychelles

In a significant step toward bolstering maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India formally handed over the Indian Coast Guard Interceptor Boat C-449 to the Seychelles Coast Guard. The vessel, now commissioned as Patrol Boat (PB) Boudeuse, was presented during a ceremony presided over by Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan, underscoring the deepening defence partnership between the two nations. This handover marked the fifth Made-in-India patrol boat gifted to Seychelles, reinforcing India's commitment to its Security and Growth for All in the Region" (SAGAR) vision, championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
President Ramkalawan, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, lauded India's consistent support in strengthening his country's maritime capabilities. The ceremony, attended by senior officials from both nations, symbolized a shared commitment to regional stability amid growing asymmetric and non-conventional challenges in the IOR, including the expanding influence of external powers like China.

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