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The Sea Phase will involve coordinated operations across three maritime domains. Participating naval units will undertake challenging exercises that test their ability to communicate, manoeuvre and respond effectively during complex operational situations.
Exercise INDRA 2026 will feature two principal phases, beginning with professional engagements during the harbour phase at Vladivostok, followed by coordinated operational activities at sea. The programme aims to enhance mutual understanding of naval procedures, operational practices and maritime capabilities.
During the October 8 media interaction, Milas stated that Honeywell had already supplied four engines and expected to double that number before the end of 2026. He also outlined plans for accelerated deliveries during 2027.
The Morocco-manufactured WhAP displayed at Marrakech featured the UT30 MkII, a remotely operated combat turret designed to provide armoured vehicles with enhanced firepower while maintaining crew protection.
According to BEL’s official communication, the delegation toured several important research and manufacturing facilities, including its antenna and radar units, Strategic Communication and Command Systems facilities, and Integrated Air Command and Control System laboratory.
The equipment was formally handed over on October 6, 2026, at the Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek. Indian Ambassador Birender Singh, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel Pankaj Sharma, presented the system to Colonel Baibalaev Azizbek, Deputy Minister of Defence of Kyrgyzstan.
The new counter-drone platform integrates several detection and neutralisation technologies into a coordinated defence system. Its architecture combines radio-frequency sensors, radar, optical surveillance and an intelligent Data Fusion and Command Centre (DFCC) to identify and assess potential aerial threats.
The Annual Foreign Service Attachés Briefing serves as an institutional platform for the Indian Army to engage with military representatives accredited to diplomatic missions in India. Defence Attachés act as important channels of communication between their respective armed forces and India’s defence establishment, facilitating dialogue on military cooperation, training and security matters.
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel programme aims to enhance the Indian Navy’s ability to undertake a wide range of maritime security operations. These indigenously designed and constructed vessels will supplement the Navy’s existing fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs).
During the first leg of his visit, from October 12 to 13, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh will meet senior officials of the Cypriot Ministry of Defence and call on the country’s political leadership. Discussions will focus on expanding bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in maritime security and related strategic areas.
