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Maiden India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Maritime Exercise and SIMBEX

September 23, 2023

Indian Navy’s indigenous warship, INS Sahyadri, stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, actively participated in the inaugural trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise alongside the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Indonesian Navy. The exercise took place on September 20th and 21st, marking ..

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Delay in Airworthiness Certification for HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft

September 22, 2023

Six months after the Indian Ministry of Defence entered a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), concerns have emerged due to delays in obtaining full airworthiness certification ..

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Indian Army Inducts 600 Indigenously-Manufactured ‘Vibhav’ Anti-Tank Mines

September 19, 2023

The Indian Army has recently inducted 600 self-neutralizing anti-tank mines, known as “Vibhav,” into its arsenal. These indigenous anti-tank mines boosts India’s defence capabilities and indigenous defence industry. What is the purpose of the “Vibhav” anti-tank mine? Developed indigenously in ..

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‘Swavlamban 2023’ Seminar

September 19, 2023

The Indian Navy is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, ‘Swavlamban 2023,’ on October 4-5, 2023. This seminar follows the inaugural edition held in July 2022, where the Prime Minister Modi launched the ..

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Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak Conducts Joint Dive Training in Sri Lanka

September 18, 2023
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The Indian Navy’s Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, arrived at Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee port on September 14, 2023, for joint dive training with the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN). Over the course of a week, diving teams from ..

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Lessons from Russia-Ukraine War Shape India’s Artillery Doctrine

September 18, 2023

The Russia-Ukraine war has influenced India’s artillery doctrine and capability development. Additionally, the conflict highlighted the importance of precision and terminally guided munitions, as well as rapid target engagement capabilities. India is also focusing on incorporating niche technologies such as ..

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