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DEFENCE - February 2024

Feb 2024

Aug 18, 2024

India-Vietnam Holds Maritime security Dialogue

The 4th India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held at Hanoi close on the heels of Vietnam PM visit to India.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Vietnamese delegation by Trinh Duc Hai, Vice Chairman, National Boundary Commission.
During the dialogue, the two sides discussed the ways to enhance maritime cooperation in furthering a conducive environment for mutual growth and global well-being.
They reviewed the ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain and discussed the avenues to cooperate at various international and regional fora for shared objectives.
They agreed to further strengthen their shared efforts in areas such as Marine Scientific Research, Ocean Economy, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), Navy and Coast Guard cooperation and maritime law enforcement.

Aug 17, 2024

First Defence Minister-led Joint Commanders' Conference to Discuss Security Challenges, Future Wa...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to address all the top military commanders during the first ever Joint Commanders' Conference planned to be held on September 4-5 in Lucknow.
The conference will be held with the theme "Sashakt aur Surakahit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces' (String and Secure India: Transforming the Armed Forces').
The Joint Commanders' Conference led by the Defence Minister would be held every year by the forces, while the Combined Commanders' Conference headed by the Prime Minister would be held every two years.
The last CCC meeting was held in Bhopal in March 2023 and the next one is expected to be held in March 2025.

Aug 16, 2024

Rahul Navin, the New Full-time Director of the ED

Acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rahul Navin was appointed as full-time Director of the central agency. Navin will remain Director till August 13, 2026 when his two-year tenure will end. His superannuation from service is due in September 2027.
The move came almost a year after the post of regular director of ED fell vacant after Sanjay Mishra's tenure ended.
A 1993 batch Indian Revenue Service officer, Navin, has supervised some of the most politically sensitive cases including the Delhi liquor policy case and the Jharkhand land deals case. He is the only ED director to execute the arrest of two sitting Chief Ministers — Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren.

IPS Nalin Prabhat Appointed New DGP of Jammu and Kashmir

The Ministry of Home Affairs appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. He is set to assume charge from October 1. Till then, he will work as the Special Director-General (DG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) sanctioned the inter-cadre deputation of Prabhat, who was the DG of the National Security Guard (NSG), from Andhra Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre for three years.
The decision to change Prabhat's cadre came just three months after he was appointed as the NSG DG. Earlier, ACC approved his appointment as the NSG DG until August 31, 2028.
Before joining the NSG, Prabhat was the additional director general and Special DG of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and headed its formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 15, 2024

Vietnam's Defence Minister Visits BrahMos Pavilion at "Army 2024" Forum in Russia

General Phan Van Giang, Vietnam's Minister of National Defence, led a high-level delegation to the BrahMos Pavilion at the 10th International Military-Technical Forum 'Army 2024' in Russia. The visit signifies Vietnam's growing interest in advanced defence technologies and potential collaboration with India and Russia in the defence sector.
During the visit, General Giang received a detailed overview of the BrahMos supersonic missile system, a joint venture between India and Russia, known for its precision, speed, and multi-platform capabilities. The BrahMos delegation highlighted the missile's latest advancements, including its extended range, improved accuracy, and adaptability to various launch platforms.
The BrahMos Pavilion's participation in the 'Army 2024' forum further solidified its position as a leader in missile technology and a major contributor to the global defence industry. The event serves as a platform for showcasing military innovations, fostering international collaborations, and promoting global security.

Aug 14, 2024

India Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' (14)

India carried out a successful maiden flight test of long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the target erected at Long Wheeler's Island with pinpoint accuracy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, the Indian Air Force and the industry for the successful flight test of the glide bomb.
'Gaurav' is an air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance.

US Approves $20 Billion in Weapons Sales to Israel amid Threat of Wider Middle East War

The US approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war.
However, the weapons are not expected to get to Israel anytime soon, they are contracts that will take years to fulfil. Much of what is being sold is to help Israel increase its military capability in the long term, the earliest systems being delivered under the contract aren't expected until the 2026 timeframe.

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