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DEFENCE - March 2023

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Nov 27, 2023

UN Peacekeepers from 16 Countries Undergo Military Training in India

The Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping-India conducted a course for military officers of 16 friendly foreign countries and the Indian Army to enhance leadership skills, tactical thinking and operational effectiveness.
The United Nations Pre-Deployment Course (Training of Trainers) was conducted under the aegis of the Indian Army from November 6-24.
The course, themed on the UN framework and designed as an empowering and collaborative training programme, was organised jointly in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs.
The event underscored India's commitment to fostering greater international cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Operations.

Dev Anand Become s First Hindu Pilot Officer in Pakistan Air Force

Dev Anand, a resident of Tando Bago of Sindh's Badin district created history as he became first Hindu Pilot Officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Dev Anand holds a degree in public administration from China, and his elder brother, Aneel Kumar, is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Pakistan Army.
Pilot Officer Anand passed out of the PAF Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur after getting a commission.

Nov 26, 2023

India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Begins in Uttarakhand

The 17th edition of joint military exercise 'Surya Kiran' between India and Nepal started in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
The annual exercise, which is conducted alternately in the two countries, will conclude on December 7, 2023.
The two-week-long exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief under the United Nations Charter on peace keeping operations.
The Nepal Army contingent comprises 334 personnel represented by Tara Dal Battalion, while the Indian Army contingent comprising 354 personnel is being led by a battalion from the Kumaon Regiment.

Nov 25, 2023

IAF Organises 'Air show' at Air Force Station in Ambala as Part of Platinum Jubilee Celebration o...

The Indian Air Force organised an air show at Air Force Station in Ambala as part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of SQN 5.
During this event, the audience was treated to a scintillating Air Display by the Suryakiran Aerobatics Team, the Aakashganga para-diving team, and Rafale and Jaguar aircraft formations.
No. 5 Squadron Air Force, also known as the "Tuskers", completed Seventy-Five glorious years of service. To commemorate the achievement, the Squadron celebrated its Platinum Jubilee at Air Force Station Ambala.
The ceremony was attended by serving personnel and veterans, who had served in the squadron, throughout its illustrious history. On this occasion, a special 'postal cover' was released by Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Commodore Commandant of the Squadron.

Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, CSIR Tie up for R&D in Defence Tech

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially inked between the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The agreement, focused on technical collaboration, joint research, and development in the realm of defence technology, is poised to significantly impact India's defence capabilities.
The MoU ceremony, a testament to the commitment of both entities, featured the signatures of Lt General J. P. Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), Ministry of Defence (MoD), and N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR & Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST).
The MoU establishes an encompassing framework to foster collaborative interactions between CSIR Labs, HQ IDS, and the Indian Armed Forces—comprising the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
The primary goal is to enhance scientific understanding of defence-related technologies and undertake joint research and development in the domain of dual-use technologies.

Nov 24, 2023

Tamil Nadu Govt Issues Order to Form Anti-terror Squad

Three decades after the country's first Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was formed in Maharashtra, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to form an anti-terrorism squad (ATS) in the State. The ATS will function under the chief of Intelligence of the state police and will have state-wide jurisdiction with powers to take independent legal action in any part of Tamil Nadu.

Nov 23, 2023

Indian Army Contingent in Australia for Joint Military Exercise

The Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising 81 personnel, is in Perth, Australia and is participating in the second edition of the joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND-23. The exercise is being conducted from November 22 to December 6, 2023.
The Indian contingent comprises 60 personnel from a Battalion of the Gorkha Rifles. The Australian Army contingent comprising 60 personnel is from the 13th Brigade. One officer from the Indian Navy and 20 personnel from the Indian Air Force are also participating from the Indian side. The Australian contingent includes 20 personnel each from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force.
The 'AUSTRAHIND' was started in 2022 and the first edition was conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan.

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