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DEFENCE - October 2023

Oct 2023

Jul 07, 2026

Australia and Fiji sign Ocean of Peace Alliance to boost Pacific security

Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Suva in July 2026 to bolster defence and security cooperation in the Pacific. The pact, signed by the respective prime ministers, provides a framework for consultation and joint action against shared security threats. It covers regular dialogues, information sharing, and potential joint training and exercises. Observers say the agreement signals a deeper strategic alignment in the region, with implications for wider Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Officials emphasised that the alliance focuses on preventive diplomacy, disaster response collaboration, and maintaining regional stability through predictable partnerships.

Ocean of Peace Alliance signed in Suva, July 2026
Framework for defence consultation and cooperation
Includes regular dialogue and information sharing
Potential joint training and exercises contemplated
Significance for Indo-Pacific security dynamics

Jul 06, 2026

Adani Defence & Aerospace to invest 2500 crore in Shivpuri defence hub

Adani Defence & Aerospace announced a Rs 2,500 crore project to establish South Asia’s largest private-sector missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The facility will house missile assembly and production of critical materials at a single site, strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capacity. Officials estimate the ecosystem will create about 5,000 skilled jobs and bolster the domestic supply chain, spanning components, testing, and related services. The initiative aligns with national ambitions for self-reliance in defence and could accelerate local industry linkages across aviation and space sectors while contributing to regional economic development in MP.

Investment: Rs 2,500 crore
Location: Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Scope: missile assembly and production of critical materials at one site
Jobs: ~5,000 skilled positions
Impact: strengthens indigenous defence manufacturing and strategic autonomy

Jul 03, 2026

UNICORN mast project: Japan-India defence co‑development

India and Japan jointly announced a defence co‑development project for the Naval Radio Antenna UNICORN, a Unified Complex Radio Antenna / NORA‑50 integration mast. The initiative aims to reduce radar cross section by consolidating antennas into a single radome, while housing TACAN, communications and IFF systems and ESM sensors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the collaboration as a new chapter in defence technology partnership, intended to strengthen regional peace, maritime security and the rules-based order. The UNICORN mast seeks to enhance ship stealth and information sharing across the Indian and Japanese navies.

UNICORN stands for Unified Complex Radio Antenna
NORA‑50 integration mast for naval use
consolidates radar antennas into a single radome
Joint project between India and Japan
Aims to strengthen regional maritime security

Air Marshal Jasvir Mann becomes AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Air Command. The ceremony included a Guard of Honour at the headquarters. Commissioned into the fighter stream on 16 December 1989, Mann is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, the Higher Air Command Course and the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. A qualified Pilot Attack Instructor, he has logged over 3,000 flying hours on aircraft including the Apache, MiG‑21, Jaguar, MiG‑29, Su‑30 and Rafale. He has commanded a fighter squadron and held senior staff roles; AVSM and VM laurels mark his career.

Appointed AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command
Commissioned 16 December 1989
Over 3,000 flying hours on multiple aircraft
Former fighter squadron commander and senior staff roles
Recipient of AVSM and VM

Jul 02, 2026

IAF Concludes Fifth WASP Capstone Seminar in New Delhi

The Indian Air Force concluded the fifth edition of the Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) with a Capstone Seminar held in New Delhi during June 2026. The event gathered senior military leaders, strategic experts, veterans, and programme participants to review air power concepts, joint operations, and advancing defence technology. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, attended as the chief guest, underlining the service’s focus on doctrine, training, and interoperability with civilian agencies. Delegates discussed case studies, shared deterrence insights, and outlined next steps for WASP, including transitional field trials and higher‑level planning.

Fifth edition of WASP Capstone Seminar held in New Delhi in June 2026.
Attended by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh as chief guest.
Discussion on air power doctrine, joint operations, and technology.
Plans for WASP transition to field trials and higher‑level planning.

Jul 01, 2026

BRAHMANK project marks 16th Raising Day; border-road resilience highlighted

Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 16th Raising Day in June 2026. Raised on 29 June 2011 at Ranaghat in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, the project focuses on constructing and maintaining strategic roads and bridges in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam. BRAHMANK supports border connectivity, troop and civilian mobility, and regional development along India’s eastern frontier. The anniversary emphasised ongoing maintenance, capacity building, and resilience to challenging terrain and weather, ensuring robust logistics and rapid response capabilities for security and development needs in the region.

BRAHMANK celebrates 16th Raising Day
Launched 29 June 2011 in Arunachal Pradesh
Maintains strategic roads and bridges in NE India
Supports border connectivity and mobility
Emphasises maintenance and resilience in tough terrain

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