Indian Navy’s Maiden Exercise with Algerian Navy
As part of her ongoing goodwill visit to Europe and Africa, INS Tabar took part in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Algerian Navy ship ‘Ezzadjer’ on 29 Aug 21.
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Indian Navy Procures Indigenously Developed Robotic Lifebuoys From Startup
Robot lifebuoys are autonomous and are fitted out with sensors and electronic equipment that allow them to locate a stranded person in the water, and head out to them automatically.
INR 14,000 Crore ‘Make in India’ Boost for Indian Army Through Akash Missiles, ALH Dhruv Choppers Procurement
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ in the defence sector, the Indian Army has sent proposals worth around Rs 14,000 crore to acquire two regiments of the Akash-S air defence missile system and 25 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs).
BHEL and JSC Rosoboronexport Sign MOU
JSC Rosoboronexport is the sole state intermediary agency for Russia’s exports/imports of defense-related and dual use products, technologies and services.
Wildlife Board Nod to 10 Roads Near Indo-China Border in Ladakh Over ‘strategic Importance’
“These roads are strategically important for the security of the country and will be used by ITBP and military personnel for logistics and carriage of ammunition etc. to protect Indian territory up to international border,” said the minutes of the 7-August meeting, which were published last week.
IAF Signs Emergency Deal for 70,000 AK-103 Assault Rifles with Russia
“The contract worth around Rs 300 crore was signed last week under emergency provisions to buy 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia. The weapons would be first provided to troops in field areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar along with sensitive air bases,” government sources told ANI.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
ICGS Vigraha will be based at Visakhapatnam and operate on India’s Eastern Seaboard under the Operational and Administrative Control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East). ICGS Vigraha is commanded by Commandant PN Anoop has complement of 11 Officers and 110 men.
Made in India: Indian Soldiers Get Light Weight Bullet Proof Helmets
The Indian Army soldiers are now protected against AK-47 bullet strikes with the new `Made in India’ Bullet Proof Helmets. The new helmets were the first major contract for modern composite helmets placed under Make in India initiative, and the contract between Kanpur based MKU Ltd and the Ministry of Defence was signed during the tenure of the then defence minister Late Manohar Parrikkar in 2016. The contract was for 1, 58.279 Bullet Proof Helmets (BPH).
MoD Signs INR. 1,350 Crore Contract for Integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare Defence Suites with An Indian Company
The contract with an Indian firm under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ category of defence procurement is an important boost to India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission and provides a major fillip to indigenous defence industry in technology development and production. The system will enhance anti-submarine warfare capability of Indian Navy.
Japan Keen on Exercise with IAF Sukhoi Fighters
It would have been the first such training venture between the two countries, which have held drills involving warships, land-based forces and transport aircraft of their air forces. The fighter exercise, proposed to be held in mid-2020, would have involved the Indian Air Force deploying its Russian-designed Su-30MKI fighters to the Komatsu air base to train with the US-designed F-15J fighters operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.