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DEFENCE - August 2023

Aug 2023

Nov 10, 2023

Tejas Aircraft, ALH Dhruv to Participate in Dubai Air Show

India's light combat aircraft Tejas and advanced light helicopter Dhruv will participate in the biennial Dubai air show that is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 17. The two platforms are part of the Indian Air Force's deployment at the prestigious event.
While the Tejas will be part of both the static and aerial displays, the Sarang helicopter Team will be displaying their formation aerobatics skills at the air show.
Having participated in the 2021 edition as well, this is the second consecutive occasion for the Tejas and Sarang display teams to enthrall the crowd at the Dubai air show.

Nov 09, 2023

India Successfully Test-fires 'Pralay' Missile

India successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile 'Pralay' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
The missile met all its mission objectives.
'Pralay' is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
'Pralay' has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control and Line of Control.

Nov 08, 2023

Gujarat CM Unveils Crest of Indian Navy Warship 'Surat'

The crest of Indian Navy's latest guided missile destroyer 'Surat' was unveiled by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the presence of the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar and other senior officers at a ceremony held in Surat.
As per reports, this is the first warship named after the city of Gujarat, and in a first, the unveiling of the crest of a warship was held in the very city after which it was named.
The crest of the under-construction warship depicts the famous Hazira lighthouse that was built in 1836 at the southern entrance of Khambhat and an Asiatic lion symbolising majesty and strength.

Nov 07, 2023

Minuteman III missile test-launched by US Air Force

The S. Air Force had blown up a Minuteman III missile over the Pacific Ocean after an anomaly was detected following its launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The nuclear-capable Minuteman III, made by Boeing, is key to the U.S. military's strategic arsenal. The missile has a range of 6,000-plus miles (9,660-plus km) and can travel at a speed of about 15,000 miles per hour (24,000 kph).
About 400 of the missiles are located at Air Force bases in Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota.
It is key to the U.S. military's strategic arsenal.

Nov 06, 2023

Sweden's Saab Secures India's First 100% FDI in Defense Project

India has recently granted approval for Sweden's Saab to establish a new manufacturing facility in the country, marking a significant milestone as the first foreign company to receive 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's defense projects.
While India previously permitted up to 74% FDI in the defense sector under the automatic route, clearances beyond that threshold were subject to individual assessment.
The government relaxed these regulations in 2015 to encourage foreign investments, yet until now, no foreign firm had received permission for 100% FDI in defense.

The Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell.

The Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell after 46 years of glorious service to the nation.
In a nostalgic ceremony, a large number of veterans gathered to bid adieu to Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft, which did 46 years of service to the nation.
The decommissioning ceremony was recently held at INS Hansa, Dabolim and was also joined by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar.

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