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The first Fleet Support Ship, designated FSS-1 and named Surya, was launched into the Bay of Bengal following traditional honours performed by Laila Swaminathan, President of the Navy Wives Welfare Association.
The contract was signed in New Delhi on October 6, 2026, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement is being undertaken under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, which gives priority to equipment that is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured.
The Advanced High-Altitude Parachute has been designed and developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, a DRDO laboratory specialising in aerial delivery and parachute systems.
The expedition consisted of 35 personnel, including 25 members of the Indian Army and 10 personnel from the Argentine Army. It was led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee and had been flagged off from the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on August 21, 2026.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted a flight trial of its indigenously
Before becoming Vice Chief of the Air Staff, he served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. He has also served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command, giving him experience across both joint-services planning and major operational commands.
The Gaur is an advanced version of BEML’s Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle Mk-II, a 4×4 protected mobility platform developed for operations in environments where troops may face small-arms fire, grenade fragments and blast threats.
The Indian Army contingent comprises personnel from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent includes troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. Women officers and combatants from both armies are also taking part in specialist roles during the exercise.
An official Lakshadweep Gazette notification published in April 2026 records the acquisition of the entire land area of Bitra Island. The move follows earlier land-acquisition proceedings and comes as the Government of India steadily strengthens naval, air and dual-use infrastructure across Lakshadweep.
