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DEFENCE - August 2023

Aug 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Maruti Suzuki Joins Hands with Indian Navy for Northeast Outreach

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading carmaker partnered with the Indian Navy to raise awareness about career opportunities among the youth in the Northeast through 'Khamree Mo Sikkim' outreach programme.
This initiative highlights collective commitment from all stakeholders towards the development and empowerment of the Northeastern region.
To mark the occasion, a 6,500-km expedition was launched from the Lonavala naval base in Maharashtra. A total of 45 Navy officials participated in the journey in five vehicles, including three of Maruti Suzuki's true-blue off-roader Jimny and two flagship Grand Vitara All Grip SUVs.
This partnership exemplifies India's enduring spirit and underscores Maruti Suzuki's dedication to promoting development in the Northeastern region.
It embodies a collaborative effort aimed at advancing progress and enhancing the well-being of Northeast India.
The main goal is to educate and inspire young individuals about the diverse opportunities within the Navy, while also fostering and reinforcing connections with the local communities in the region.

Sep 28, 2023

IAF Enhances Fleet with New Dornier Do-228 Aircraft from HAL

The Indian Air Force (IAF) welcomed the arrival of the first of six brand-new Dornier Do-228 aircraft, exclusively manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This upgraded version of the aircraft boasts new engines, composite propellers, advanced avionics, and a modern glass cockpit.
The Ministry of Defence had inked the deal, securing the procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft from HAL for the IAF, with a budget of Rs. 667 crore.
Originally employed by the IAF for Route Transport Role and communication tasks, these aircraft have also played a vital role in training transport pilots.

Sep 27, 2023

Bharat Drone Shakti Exhibition 2023

In an exciting and forward-looking initiative, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the grand "Bharat Drone Shakti 2023" exhibition at the Hindon airbase.
This monumental event, a collaborative endeavor between the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India (DFI), showcases the cutting-edge world of drone technology.

Sep 26, 2023

First ever India-Oman Defence Industrial Seminar

The first ever India-Oman Defence Industrial Seminar was held in Muscat.
The seminar provided an opportunity for government owned, and private defence companies from India to come together with officials from the Ministries of Defence, Fisheries & Agriculture, Transport Communication & IT, from Sultanate of Oman to hold productive discussions on cooperation in defence production and procurement.
The Indian MoD was represented by Sanjay Mehrishi, Deputy Director General (Exports), Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence Production), who also provided an overview of the advances made by India in the field of defence production.
The seminar received an unprecedented response from Indian companies with 23 Indian public and private companies represented, reflecting the enthusiasm amongst them to partner and collaborate with Oman and to support Sultan's Armed Forces and Civil Defence Agencies in addressing their requirements.

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Mega Drone Show at Hindon Airbase In UP

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a mega drone show hosted at the Hindon airbase Hindan Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district.
The show, Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, was jointly organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India (DFI).
The two-day event showcased the prowess of India's drone industry at full capacity hosting over 50+ live aerial demonstrations.
On display would be survey drones, agriculture drones, fire suppression drones, tactical surveillance drones, heavy-lift logistics drones, loitering munition systems, drone swarms, and counter-drone solutions.

Sep 25, 2023

Delhi to Host over 30 Countries at Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference

The national capital will host over 30 countries for the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference from September 25 to 27.
The event is aimed at exchanging views and developing mutual understanding among the Indo-Pacific partners.
The conference will be a platform to exchange ideas and views on security, promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and develop mutual understanding and dialogue amongst the Indo-Pacific partners.
More than 20 Chiefs of friendly Armies are expected to take part in the main event including countries like the US, France and the UK.

Indian Army's Annual Parade at Lucknow in January 2024

The Army decided that its annual parade will be conducted in Lucknow in January 2024.
Lucknow is the headquarters of the Army's Central Command that has been tasked with, among other areas, strengthening its position along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
In January 2023, the parade was conducted in Bengaluru, making it the first such Army Day Parade outside the Capital. A decision was taken to rotate the Army Day Parade venue across different cities in India.

Sri Lanka Signs Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Sri Lanka signed the instrument of accession to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in the United Nations headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry deposited the instrument of accession. The TPNW prohibits state parties from developing, testing, producing, manufacturing, acquiring, possessing or stockpiling nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty, is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons with the ultimate goal being their total elimination. It was adopted on July 7, 2017, opened for signature on September 20, 2017, and entered into force on January 22, 2021.

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