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DEFENCE - July 2023

Jul 2023

Oct 14, 2025

Indian Army Hosts UN Troop Contributing Countries' Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi

In a first-of-its-kind diplomatic and military outreach, the Indian Army is hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Army Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16.
As per reports, China and Pakistan have not been invited to the high-profile gathering, while Bangladesh and Nepal, two of the largest troop contributors, are represented by their Vice Chiefs or three-star officers.
The conclave is seeing participation from at least 15 foreign Army Chiefs, along with senior commanders and key defence representatives from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Overall, the event is bringing together the top brass from over 30 nations that actively contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions.

Oct 13, 2025

Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary Becomes BSF Air Wing's First Woman Flight Engineer

The Border Security Force (BSF) air wing got its first woman flight engineer in its over 50 years history following completion of a first in-house training capsule.
Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary along with four male subordinate officers was recently awarded their flying badges by BSF director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary.

India, Australia Start Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025

The fourth edition of India and Australia's bilateral military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND 2025' is being held from October 13 to 26 at Irwin Barracks in Perth, Australia.
The exercise aims to further strengthen the operational capabilities of both the armies in undertaking joint Company-level operations in urban & semi-urban terrain, under the United Nations mandate -- reflecting the shared commitment towards global peace and security.
The High Commission welcomed 120 troops from the Indian army to Australia for 'AUSTRAHIND 2025'.

Oct 11, 2025

Rolls-Royce Sets Sights on Powering India's First Electric Warship

As the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, sailed into Mumbai on its Indo-Pacific mission this week, Rolls-Royce announced its readiness to collaborate with the Indian Navy on the design and deployment of the nation's first electric warship.
The move aligns with India's push for cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready defence technologies.

Taiwan President Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said that the government would build the "T-Dome" air defence system to provide multi-layered protection against enemy threats, and called on China to renounce the use of force to seize Taiwan.
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei.

Oct 10, 2025

Army Launches Indigenous 'SAKSHAM' Anti-Drone Grid to Boost Air Defence

The Indian Army launched the indigenous 'SAKSHAM' Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time.
According to sources within the army, SAKSHAM (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) represents a major leap in integrated airspace control.
Developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, the system operates on the secure Army Data Network (ADN) and provides a unified "Recognised UAS Picture" across the newly defined Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS) - a domain extending up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) above ground level.

Oct 09, 2025

India-Australia Sign Key Defence Agreements

India and Australia inked key defence agreements during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the country.
The key defence agreements were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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