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The advanced GMS of the Arjun Mk-1A had built-in laser target designator and the tank was customised for missile firing, a second official said. The missile is under development at the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, and trials are under way. Missile firing is under way at the ARDE. “A few more trials are required,” the official stated.
An anti-radio frequency (RF) transmission system is being developed to help the Border Security Force (BSF) in controlling the ongoing menace by breaking the link of drones flown by their handlers sitting somewhere in Pakistan, a source privy to the development told IANS.
General MM Naravane, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has proceeded on a three day visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 28 to 30 December 2020. During the visit, he will be meeting senior military and civilian leadership of the Republic of Korea.
The IAF will induct three to four jets every two months, with all the 36 planes likely to join its combat fleet by the year-end. The second Rafale squadron will be based at Hasimara in West Bengal to strengthen the IAF’s capabilities in the eastern sector.
“A total of 374 locations are presently on the network. In phase III, the network is being extended to 475 districts selected in consultation with State police chiefs. Out of 475 identified locations, 451 locations have been found feasible for providing connectivity, out of which 174 districts have already been connected. When completed, the network will cover 825 locations around the country,” the Home Ministry said.
The Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC) is not just slated to replace the ageing 9 mm carbine currently in use by the armed forces but would also modernise the armoury of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), like the CRPF and BSF, and state police forces.
The Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar launched the DGNCC Digital Forum, here today. This Digital Forum hosted on the DGNCC website, will provide a platform to National Cadet Corps cadets all over the country to share their experiences of various NCC activities.
The visit, part of the Indian Navy’s deployment to Southeast Asia, seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two countries’ navies, deepen the friendship between Vietnam and India in the context that they signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in defense and renewable energy during a virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, on December 21.
As party of the agreement, NIO and the Navy will undertake joint studies in the field of oceanography, particularly ocean modelling, ocean data collection and other professional engagements.
In the three-hour long UK- India Counter Explosive Ordnance (C-EO) Virtual Symposium, there was a huge participation of around 35 Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) specialists from Indian Security Forces. This is the first time UK DSE has assembled a large congregation of C-EO specialists from Indian security agencies.
