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DEFENCE - December 2024

Dec 2024

Dec 03, 2025

India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise Begins in Thiruvananthapuram

The 14^th edition of the Joint Military Exercise, EKUVERIN, between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) commenced on December 2, 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Ministry of Defence informed that the bilateral training engagement, scheduled from December 2 to 15, brings together a 45-member Indian Army contingent from a Garhwal Rifles battalion and an equal-strength MNDF contingent.
Derived from the Dhivehi word for "Friends", EKUVERIN symbolises the longstanding bonds of trust, friendship, and military cooperation between India and the Maldives. The exercise, held alternately in both countries since 2009, remains a cornerstone of India's neighbourhood first policy and underlines New Delhi's commitment to strengthening defence partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region, it added.
It further said that over the next two weeks, troops from both nations will engage in joint training to enhance interoperability and operational synergy in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism (CI/CT) operations across jungle, semi-urban, and coastal terrain. The exercise will include tactical drills, joint mission planning, and exchange of best practices, aimed at improving coordinated responses to shared security challenges.
EKUVERIN-14 highlights the expanding defence cooperation between India and the Maldives and reaffirms their shared commitment to regional peace, stability and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Dec 02, 2025

Air Marshal Tejbir Singh Takes Over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)

Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the position of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at the Air Headquarters in December 2025. This appointment marks another milestone in his distinguished journey in the Indian Air Force (IAF).
With an illustrious service record of 37 years, Air Marshal Tejbir Singh has held several important command and staff roles. His experience includes serving as Air Attaché to Bangladesh, Senior Directing Staff at the National Defence College in New Delhi, and Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Transport & Helicopters) at Air Headquarters.
An alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, United Kingdom, he brings a strong academic and strategic background to his new role.

Air Marshal Yalla Umesh Assumes Charge of IAF'S Maintenance command

Air Marshal Yalla Umesh assumed charge of Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force on 01 December 2025, as the 39^th Air Officer Commanding in Chief.
During his distinguished service, Air Marshal Umesh has held several key appointments which include Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Engineering, Air Commodore Engineering (Transport), Air Officer Commanding of a Guided Weapon Base Repair Depot and Chief Engineering Officer at a UN operated airfield in DR Congo. Prior to taking over Maintenance Command, he served as the Director General (Aircraft) at Air Headquarters. He is a recipient of Vishisht Seva Medal.
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh succeeded Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg. who superannuated after 39 years of distinguished and devoted service to the nation and the Indian Air Force.

Dec 01, 2025

BSS Military Materials and Equipment Releases LookOut

Bharat Supply & Support of Military Materials and Equipment (BSS Materiel Limited) officially released LookOut, India's first fully indigenous, ultra-low-cost, night-capable drone detection system that turns any existing CCTV network into a 24x7 intelligent air-defence grid.
While armies and paramilitary forces worldwide are spending hundreds of crore on bulky radars and RF sensors that still fail to reliably catch small drones after dark, LookOut simply plugs into the thousands of ordinary security cameras already watching bases, borders, refineries, and VIP residences, and makes them lethal to hostile UAS.
LookOut is completely passive: it emits nothing, cannot be detected by enemy drones or electronic warfare units, and works flawlessly in total darkness, fog, and light rain by fusing low-light, thermal, and motion micro-signatures through an onboard Al/ASI engine trained on over 4.7 million real-world drone and bird flights.

Nov 30, 2025

India, US Sign Deal for Navy's MH-60R Seahawk Chopper Support

India sealed a Rs. 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of "follow on support" package for Indian Navy's fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years.
The signing of the contract came amid some strain in ties between the two countries after US President Donald Trump slapped a whopping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods in late August 2025.
MH-60R, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state of the art avionics and sensors.

India Hosts 60th DGP-IGP Conference

India convened its 60^th Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police Conference in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, from November 28 to 30, with top national leaders overseeing deliberations. The annual meet centred on strategies to eliminate the remaining pockets of Naxal activity and assess the nation's internal security preparedness.
The conference prioritised the government's target of completely eradicating Naxalism by March 31, 2026. With the deadline approaching, senior police chiefs and central force heads reviewed ground-level feedback, evaluate operational progress and address gaps in the final phase of counter-insurgency efforts. The presence of the Prime Minister, Home Minister and National Security Advisor underscored the strategic significance attached to this national security objective.

Nov 29, 2025

Western Air Command Holds Commanders' Conference 2025

The Western Air Command concluded its two-day Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on November 28 2025. The event centred on the theme 'विकासशील सक्षम भारतीय वायु सेना' and highlighted the Indian Air Force's drive toward self-reliance and enhanced preparedness.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presiding over the proceedings as the Chief Guest.
The conference included detailed deliberations involving WAC commanders, senior military officials and domain experts.

Italy Unveils the Advanced 'Michelangelo Dome' Defence System

Italy has introduced the Michelangelo Dome, an advanced multi-domain defence system developed by defence major Leonardo to counter modern threats ranging from missiles and drones to cyber intrusions and space-based attacks. The project represents one of Europe's most ambitious attempts to build an integrated defence architecture aligned with NATO's evolving security needs.
The system was formally presented in Rome in the presence of defence minister Guido Crosetto and senior military leaders. It marks a major step in Leonardo's long-term strategy to specialise in next-generation defence technologies, including artificial intelligence, satellite systems, drones and digital infrastructure. The Dome is positioned as a core future asset for Italy and a potential contributor to Europe's collective defence.

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