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DEFENCE - August 2023

Aug 2023

Jan 15, 2024

Coast Guards of India, Japan Hold Joint Exercises

The Coast Guards of India and Japan held a joint exercise of responding in real-time, rescuing the crew of a distressed vessel off the coast of Chennai. The joint exercise code-named 'Sahyog Kaijin' on the Bay of Bengal saw the ICGS Shaurya and JCGS Yashima, equipped with advanced equipment, rush swiftly to rescue the crew of MT Matsyadristi and MV Anveshika involved in a simulated collision that resulted in a fire onboard the MT Matsyadristi as well as a crude oil slick.
The joint exercise encompassed maritime law enforcement, search and rescue and pollution response at sea. The joint exercise was reviewed by Inspector General Donny Michael, Commander of Coast Guard Region (East).

Jan 14, 2024

Rear Admiral Upal Kundu Assumes Charge as Chief of Staff at Southern Naval Command

Rear Admiral Upal Kundu assumed charge as Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command (SNC).
An alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1991. He is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) specialist and commanded guided missile frigate INS Trikand, missile corvette INS Kuthar, erstwhile INS Akshay, and ashore units — INS Tanaji and INS Kadamba.

Jan 13, 2024

DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-test of New Generation AKASH Missile off Odisha Coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile.
The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude.
According to the Ministry of Defence, during the flight test, the target was successfully intercepted by the weapon system and destroyed.
It has validated the functioning of the complete weapon system consisting of the missile with an indigenously developed radio frequency seeker, launcher, multi-function radar and command, control and communication system.

Jan 12, 2024

Navy Chief Unveils First Indigenously Manufactured Drishti 10 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Indian Navy chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar unveiled the first indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Hyderabad.
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle has been manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace.
Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, lauded Adani Group's efforts in aligning its roadmap to the Navy's requirements and establishing an ecosystem of partners and capabilities to enable 'Atmanirbharta' in defence and security.

DRDO Launches 'Ugram', Indigenous Assault Rifle for Armed Forces

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) launched an indigenous assault rifle named 'Ugram', to meet the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary, and state police entities.
The rifle, with a calibre of 7.62 x 51 mm, has been designed, developed, and manufactured in collaboration with a private industry partner.
The first operational prototype of the rifle was unveiled at the DRDO's Armament and Combat Engineering Systems in Pune. It has an effective range of 500 metres and weighs less than four kilograms.

Jan 10, 2024

Indian Navy's P8I Aircraft Joins Exercise Sea Dragon-24 in Guam

Indian Navy's P8I aircraft landed at Guam, a US island territory in Western Pacific, to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon - 24. The exercise aims to enhance synergy and interoperability amongst participating navies from US, Australia, South Korea and Japan through professional interactions on ground and in air. Exercise Sea Dragon – 24 will conclude on January 24.

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