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SAREX 22 Indian Coast Guard Exercise

August 30, 2022

The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted its biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise SAREX 22 off the Chennai coast. Key Points The objective of this exercise is to avoid accidents at sea and save lives by conducting rescue operations. ..

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Vertical Launch Short Range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) test fired

August 24, 2022

Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation and Indian Navy successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range Chandipur, Odisha. Key Points The flight test was conducted against a high speed unmanned aerial target ..

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Exercise Pitch Black 2022

August 20, 2022

Exercise Pitch Black is scheduled to be organised between 19 Aug 22 to 08 Sep 22. This is a biennial, multi-national exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Highlights Almost 2,500 personnel from over 17 countries and 100 ..

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VINBAX 2022 -Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise

August 20, 2022

The third edition of Ex VINBAX 2022 was held between 1st August and 20th August, 2022 in Chandimandir. Over a period of three weeks, the soldiers of the two armies rubbed shoulders with each other learning from each other and ..

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Moscow Conference on International Security-2022

August 17, 2022

The Moscow Conference on International Security-2022 was held from August 15 to August 17, 2022. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the plenary session conference virtually on August 16. Highlights of Defence Minister’s address: In his address, Defence Minister stressed on ..

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Anti-personnel mine ‘Nipun’ and F-INSAS

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched “Nipin” and “F-INSAS” weapons and futuristic weapon systems for Indian Army. These weapons were launched under Indian Army modernisation plan. About F-INSAS System: F-INSAS is “Future-Infantry Soldier as A System” weapon. ..

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Udarashakti: India-Malaysia Air force exercise

August 13, 2022

Udarashakti is a bilateral exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The four-day bilateral exercises recently started in Malaysia. About Udarashakti: In Udarashakti 2022, Indian Air Force is taking part in air exercise with Su-30 ..

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Indian Army ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ Programme

August 10, 2022

On August 8, 2022, Him Drone-e-thon Programme was recently unveiled by the Indian Army, in association with the Drone Federation of India. The programme was launched in line with “make in India in defence manufacturing”. It aims to catalyse and provide ..

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Indian Army-Drone Federation of India MoU- Highlights

August 9, 2022

The Army Design Bureau has inked a MoU with Drone Federation of India, to work for promotion of research, development, testing and manufacturing of drones, counter drones and related technologies, in collaboration. These technologies would help the Indian Army in ..

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12th edition of DefExpo to be held in Gandhinagar

August 9, 2022

The 12th DefExpo is scheduled to held from October 18 to October 22, 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is the largest exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems in India. During the five-day, three days will be allotted for ..

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