The United States and the Philippines announced a deal that gives US troops access to another four military bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the long-time allies seek to deter Chinese aggression in the region.
The agreement to expand cooperation was announced during a visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
China's growing assertiveness on Taiwan and its claims over the disputed South China Sea have given fresh impetus to Washington and Manila to strengthen their partnership.
The two countries have a decades-old security alliance that includes a mutual defense treaty and a 2014 pact, known by the acronym EDCA, which allows US troops to rotate through five Philippine bases, including those near disputed waters.
Feb 01, 2023
'Trishakti Prahar': 10-day Exercise in Siliguri Corridor Concludes
A 10-day joint training exercise 'Trishakti Prahar' concluded in the strategically vital Siliguri corridor, in North Bengal.
The aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of using latest weapons and equipment in a networked environment, involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPF).
As part of the exercise, swift mobilisation and deployment practices were carried out in various locations across North Bengal.
The exercise culminated with an integrated fire power exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges, near Siliguri.
Jan 31, 2023
Air Marshal A. P. Singh New Vice Chief of IAF
Air Marshal A. P. Singh was appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force. He succeeded Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who will retire from service.
Air Marshal A. P. Singh served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command.
He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984.
Air Marshal A. P. Singh is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College.
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.
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