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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) discussed the future strategy on Pakistan, wherein Ajit Doval informed PM Modi that the three forces were ready for any action against the neighbouring country. He said they were only waiting for a political sanction.
Nicknamed the Romeo, the MH-60R helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin are designed for hunting submarines as well as knocking out ships and conducting search-and-rescue operations at sea.
Director General of ICG Rajendra Singh is to visit the NE Region headquarters in Kolkata on Tuesday to review Phase II operations of the coastal security network in the region
The Indian Naval Ship Sagardhwani will pay a goodwill visit to Yangon from Tuesday to Saturday to further strengthen the close and strong bilateral relations between India and Myanmar.
In April 2018, the IAF had issued the Request For Information (RFI) which detailed the proposal to buy 114 fighter aircraft. As per the requirements, 85 per cent of the aircraft would need to be manufactured indigenously under the ‘Make in India’ programme, with a domestic firm playing the role of a ‘Strategic Partner/Indian Production Agency.’
The link was set up, sources said, by a US team which visited India recently. The Comcasa pact will in due course enable both sides to operate on the same communication systems, thus helping build an “interoperable” environment for militaries.
The cable suspension bridge was built using innovative engineering methods. It was constructed by the combat engineers (Sahas aur Yogyata Regiment) of the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army in a record time of 40 days, ferrying almost 500 tons of equipment and construction material.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured 41 new aircraft, helicopters besides 98 new engines during fiscal 2018-19, according to a financial update issued by the company.
In addition, HAL has carried out overhaul of 213 aircraft, helicopters and 540 engines. HAL’s R&D projects are on track for the requirement of the Indian armed forces.
Sources said the first women officers could go out as soon as on the next “rotation”. The defence attache’s job has acquired greater importance in recent years, as India’s defence and security engagement has increased. Defence diplomacy is now a regular part of India’s diplomatic engagement, certainly with key countries.
The Indian tricolour and the force flag were unfurled to herald the new move and the frontier will be operating from the existing premises of the ITBP sector headquarter, another official said.
