Israel Participates in US Mideast Naval Exercise wih Saudi Arabia and Oman – IMX 22
Israel joins Saudi Arabia and Oman in naval exercise for the first time amid heightened Gulf tensions.
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Second Maritime Security Dialogue: India & EU Discuss Cooperation in Joint Naval Activities in Indo-Pacific
India and the European Union held their second virtual maritime security dialogue on Tuesday, 1 February 2022. The dialogue aims to increase mutual understanding and cooperation opportunities between India and the EU in the maritime security domain as part of the two sides’ strategic partnership in accordance with the India-EU Roadmap to 2025.
Major Drowning of Chinese Soldiers in 2020’s Galwan Clash: Australian newspaper
Though China did not disclose its casualties in the Galwan clash, it announced posthumous medals to its soldiers who died in the battle but only four names were announced while the actual casualty is up to 38, the report said.
India’s New e-Passport will Make Immigration Clearance A Breeze
India plans to introduce digital passports later this year as part of its efforts to improve security and make international travel smoother. The e-passports come with embedded microchips and futuristic technology, including AI (artificial intelligence), that will make immigration clearance a breeze at border posts worldwide.
First Sea Sortie of Fifth Scorpene Submarine ‘Vagir’
The submarine will now undergo intense trials of all its systems at sea, including propulsion systems, weapons and sensors. The submarine is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in the year 2022 after completion of these trials.
Indian Army to Get BDL-Manufactured Konkurs-M Anti-Tank Guided Missiles from Hyderabad Company
BDL and the Indian Army signed a contract worth Rs 3,131.82 crore for manufacture and supply of the missiles. Konkurs-M is a second generation, mechanized infantry anti-tank guided missile, to destroy armored vehicles equipped with explosive reactive armour. The missile can be launched either from BMP-II tank or from ground launcher. It has a range between 75 to 4,000 metre with a flight time of 19 seconds.
Cloned Version of Indian Army App Targets Personnel
Developed by the Indian Army, the original ARMAAN app is used for information decimation, messaging, military engineering services related complaints, army rest house related services, and many others. It also has a feature that allows army members to send messages to the office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Big Boost for Indigenous Development of Defence Systems in Budget 2022
RDO has multiple modes of engagement with industry and academia. Some of them are extramural research, directed research, DcPP and TDF for the development of advanced technologies and systems. DRDO engages industry as Development Cum Production Partner (DcPP), Development Partners (DP), Production Agency (PA) during the execution of projects and programmes.
Exports Rise by 23.69% to $34 Billion in Jan
According to provisional data from the commerce ministry, the country’s exports increased by 23.69% to US$ 34.06 billion in January, owing to strong performances in the engineering, petroleum, and gems and jewellery segments, despite the trade deficit widening to US$ 17.94 billion.
Sri Lanka to Buy Fuel from Indian Oil to Tide Over Energy Crisis
Sri Lanka has chosen to buy 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel from the Indian Oil Corporation, according to a Cabinet note released on Tuesday, as part of the government’s efforts to address the island nation’s current fuel and energy crisis. In the midst of a severe foreign exchange crisis, Power Minister Gamini Lokuge announced that Sri Lanka will hold negotiations with the Indian Oil Corporation’s local business.