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DEFENCE - October 2023

Oct 2023

Oct 31, 2023

India's Cyber Operations Centre

India's first centre for cyber operations and security (CenCOPS), which is almost ready to start functioning, boasts of tools such as facial recognition, data analytics and predictive policing, evidence collection, and advanced forensic investigation.
The advanced cyber security station is housed in the Heritage Centre of Indian Air Force building in Chandigarh's Sector 18. The central government had sanctioned Rs. 88 crore for the project, whose foundation stone was laid by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in May 2023.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) would initially run the cyber centre for three years before the Chandigarh Police take over. DRDO will also impart training to cops on cyber frauds and usage of tools to analyse such cases and data.

India's Own Iron Dome

India is readying its own long-range air defence system and plans to deploy it by 2028-2029. The system is being developed by DRDO under the ambitious Project Kusha.
According to reports, the system will be able to detect and destroy incoming stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions at ranges up to 350 km.
The interception capabilities of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, will be "comparable" to the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system.

Oct 30, 2023

Poorvi Akash: Eastern Air Command Conduct its Annual Exercise

Eastern Air Command (EAC) of the Indian Air Force is conducting its annual Comman Command level exercise - Ex Poorvi Akash from October 30 to November 5.
The exercise comprises the application of Air Power in all its roles and will be conducted by day and night. The exercise also comprises joint operations with Eastern Command (EC) of Indian Army in the challenging mountainous terrain.
It involves activation of the entire Eastern Sector and IAF Garuds is alos participating in special missions along with the Special Forces (SF) of the Indian Airforce.
Ex Poorvi Akash" is the integration of joint operations with the Eastern Command (EC) of the Indian Army in the formidable and challenging mountainous terrains of the region which will encompass the activation of the entire Eastern Sector, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to military readiness and coordination.

India, Kazakhstan Begin 13-day Military Exercise

In this edition of the exercise, both sides will practice conduct of counter terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under United Nations mandate
India and Kazakhstan began a 13-day mega wargame in the Kazakh military base of Otar with a focus on boosting their counter- terror cooperation. The Indian contingent comprising 120 personnel from the Army and the Indian Air Force are participating in the seventh edition of the exercise 'KazInd-2023'.

Oct 29, 2023

Launch of Third ACTCM Barge

Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) was launched by Cmde V. Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is a proud flag bearer of 'Make in India' initiative of Ministry of Defence.
The MSME shipyard has successfully delivered two Barges. These Barges are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The availability of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to operational commitments of Indian Navy by facilitating embarkation and disembarkation of articles / ammunition to Indian Navy Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

Oct 28, 2023

Army Celebrates 'Shaurya Diwas' to Mark Landing of Forces in Kashmir in 1947

The army celebrated the 'Shaurya Diwas' to mark the 76th year of the landing of forces in Kashmir which ensured the first civil-military victory of Independent India. The Indian Army troops landed at the Budgam Airport to evict Pakistani forces from Jammu and Kashmir, a day after the Instrument of Accession was signed between Maharaja Hari Singh and the Republic of India.
During the 'Shaurya Diwas' organised on Friday, a replication of the historic event was performed to pay obeisance to the brave soldiers and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Zen Technologies Secures Order from MoD for Tank Training System

Zen Technologies Limited secured a Rs. 100 crore (inclusive of GST) order from the Ministry of Defence for its advanced force-on-force tank training system, enabling tank units to train in real terrains without live ammunition.
The force-on-force tank training system, designed and developed in-house, received approval from the army after extensive trials, indicating potential demand in domestic and international markets. Zen is optimistic about the army's potential adoption of the Zen Armoured Combat Training System (ACTS) for comprehensive combined arms training.

Oct 27, 2023

In a First, India, EU Carry Out Joint Naval Drills in Gulf of Guinea

India and the European Union carried out their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea reflecting growing maritime security cooperation between the two sides. The exercise took place around three weeks after the EU-India Maritime Security Dialogue in Brussels deliberated on ways to expand cooperation in the maritime sphere.
During the exercise, Indian Navy's INS Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel, was joined by Italian Navy ship ITS Foscari, French Navy Ship FS Ventose, and Spanish Navy Ship Tornado representing the EU.
The four ships practised a series of tactical manoeuvres in international waters off the coast of Ghana, including a boarding exercise, a flying exercise using the helicopters embarked on French ship Ventose and Indian Naval ship Sumedha, and transfer of personnel between ships.

BRO Completes Kandi Tunnel ahead of Schedule in J&K

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) said that it has achieved a significant milestone by completing 260 meters-long Kandi Tunnel ahead of schedule in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) which connects Akhnoor with Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.
The BRO said that this crucial project has been divided into eight packages, and there is a remarkable progress in enhancing the horizontal and vertical profile of the road.
Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said that in a commendable feat of engineering, the first four tunnels including 260 meters Kandi Tunnel has achieved its breakthrough.

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