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Nov 12, 2022

Japan, US Hold Joint Arms Drills amid China, North Korea Worry

Japan and the United States began a major joint military exercise in southern Japan as the allies aim to step up readiness in the face of China's increasing assertiveness and North Korea's intensifying missile launches.
The biennial "Keen Sword" drills kicked off at a Japanese air base in southern Japan and will also be held in several other locations in and around Japan through November 19.
About 26,000 Japanese and 10,000 American troops, as well as 30 vessels and 370 aircraft from both sides, are participating in the drills.

Nov 11, 2022

Indian Army Launches Single Window Facility for Welfare, Grievance Redressal of Army Wives

Taking yet another step in leveraging technology, the Indian Army launched a single window facility "Veerangana Sewa Kendra" (VSK) for welfare and grievances redressal of army wives.
The project was inaugurated by President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) at the premises of the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) premises located at Delhi Cantt.
Veerangana Sewa Kendra (VSK) will be available as a service to the Indian Army Veterans Portal www.indianarmyveterans.gov.in. The system caters for registering grievances with tracking, monitoring and regular feedback to the applicant.

Nov 09, 2022

Air Force Chief Flies in Rafale during Military Exercise with France

Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew in a Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter during 'Garuda VII' bilateral exercise in Jodhpur.
The ongoing Ex Garuda VII between Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) will conclude on November 12.
Ex Garuda VII is also the first occasion for the LCA Tejas and the recently inducted LCH Prachand to participate in any international exercise. The exercise includes four FASF Rafale fighters and one A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.

Nov 08, 2022

Malabar Naval Drill from November 8

The navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia are participating in the 26th edition of Malabar Exercise off the coast of Japan from November 8 to 18.
The four-nation exercise will have Indian naval ships INS Shivalik and INS Kamorta and surveillance plane P8-I based out of Yokosuka, Japan. The exercise will witness high-tempo exercises in multiple domains of warfare.

Nov 07, 2022

Annual Joint Military Training between IAF, Royal Singapore Air Force Resumes

The annual Joint Military Training (JMT) between the Indian Air Force (lAF) and the Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced at Air Force Station, Kalaikunda in West Bengal, after a gap of two year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JMT began on November 3.
This edition of JMT would be conducted over a period of six weeks. The bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from November 9-18 and will see the two Air Forces engage in advanced air combat simulations.
The RSAF is participating in JMT-2022 with F-16 aircraft, while the IAF would field the Su-30 MKI, Jaguar, MiG-29 and LCA Tejas aircraft. The exercise underscores the strong and longstanding relationship between India and Singapore in the domain of defence cooperation.

Indian Army Approves 5 Make II Projects Including Drone Kill System

As per the Defence Ministry, the Army approved project sanction orders of five Make II projects, including drone kill system and infantry training weapon simulator, giving an impetus to India's vision for self-reliance.
Make II projects are essentially industry-funded projects involving design, development and innovative solutions by Indian vendors for development of prototypes.
Indian Army is spearheading actions to provide impetus to 'Make Projects' as the prime drivers of infusion of niche technologies through indigenous development.
These projects whose PSOs have been approved, included high frequency man packed software defined radio, drone kill system, infantry training weapon simulator (IWTS), 155 mm terminally guided munition (TGM) and medium range precision kill system (MRPKS).

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