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The exercise featured a mix of frontline combat and transport aircraft, including the Jaguar, Sukhoi, Mirage, Tejas, and C-295, showcasing coordinated take-offs and landings under operational conditions. Around 12 kilometres of the expressway were closed for the drill, and traffic was diverted during the operation.
A major outcome of the meeting was the signing and exchange of two key documents: a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training. The Indian side described the visit as a sign of growing trust and momentum in the bilateral relationship, which has gathered pace in recent years.
During the trip, General Chauhan held talks with Luke Pollard, where discussions centred on the changing nature of global conflict and the need for closer military collaboration. Senior officials from both sides participated, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening bilateral defence ties.
At the same time, India renewed its call for long-pending UNSC reforms during Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN), pointing out that the current composition—especially in terms of permanent membership—fails to represent developing nations. It advocated for greater inclusion of the Global South and noted alignment between its position and the African model for reform.
BEL describes it as a ground-based electronic warfare system designed for plains, semi-desert regions, and mountainous terrain, capable of intercepting, analysing, locating, and jamming enemy communication emitters across a very wide span from HF to Ka-band.
Rajnath Singh praised Germany’s strong industrial base and its “Mittelstand” ecosystem, while also pointing to India’s growing network of startups and private enterprises that are strengthening the country’s defence capabilities.
The TRAWL assembly, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is a vital system aimed at enhancing the Indian Army’s ability to breach minefields.
It is reported to monitor low-earth-orbit satellites, understand adversary missile performance, map parts of the ocean bed, and contribute to anti-submarine and broader maritime-domain awareness.
Under the proposed regulations, AFMS doctors will no longer need multiple state registrations, reflecting the mobile nature of their duties. The draft, part of the “Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine Regulations, 2023,” aims to streamline regulatory requirements for military medical officers.
Diving Support Crafts (DSCs) are specialized vessels designed to assist naval diving operations, underwater inspections, and salvage missions. They provide a stable platform for divers to work safely in coastal and harbor waters and are equipped to support rescue operations, underwater maintenance, and emergency interventions.
