Defence

Indian Navy deploys INS Sumedha in Mozambique to boost interoperability

Introduction Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on November 21, 2023, as part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa. This strategic port call aims to fortify long-standing diplomatic relations, enhance maritime cooperation, and promote interoperability between...

Droupadi Murmu To Confer President’s Colour Award To AFMC On Dec 1

  On December 1, President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the prestigious President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in a grand ceremony, marking its platinum jubilee year. This event holds significant importance, considering AFMC's reputation as...

Indian Navy Launches 4th Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft, named ‘Amini’

  On 16th November 2023, a significant milestone in India's naval capabilities was achieved as 'Amini,' the fourth of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Project, was successfully launched at M/s L&T Shipbuilding in Kattupalli. The Launch Ceremony,...

Joint Military Exercise Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 Begins in Pune

Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 Begins The ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise, known as Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023, kicked off in Aundh (Pune). Running from November 16th to 29th, 2023, the exercise aims to strengthen cooperation between the Indian and Sri Lankan...

Rajnath Singh to Participate in 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to attend the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia, spanning from November 16th to November 17th, as announced by the Ministry of Defence. Bilateral Engagements During the event, Singh will...

Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23

Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23 Date: November 07-09, 2023 Location: Northern Bay of Bengal Participants: Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy Indian Navy Ships: Kuthar, Kiltan, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier Bangladesh Navy Ships: Abu Bakr, Abu Ubaidah,...

Indian Air Force Arrives For Dubai Air Show 2023

  An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has touched down at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, signalling their participation in the prestigious Dubai Airshow, a biennial event set to enthrall aviation enthusiasts from November 13 to 17, 2023....

‘Surat’ Becomes The First Navy Warship To Be Named After A City In Gujarat

  On 6th November, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the crest of the Indian Navy's latest warship 'Surat.' This event took place in the very city that the warship is named after, a historic first for the Indian Navy....

Sweden’s Saab Secures India’s First 100% FDI in Defense Project

India has recently granted approval for Sweden's Saab to establish a new manufacturing facility in the country, marking a significant milestone as the first foreign company to receive 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's defense projects. While India previously...

Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023 concludes with takeaways on security challenges

The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023, a two-day event hosted by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), took place on November 3rd and 4th, with a focus on addressing security challenges in South Asia...