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India is on track to operationally deploy its own long-range air defense system by 2028-29. This indigenous system is designed to detect and destroy a wide array of threats, including stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions at ranges of up to 350 km.
The ambitious project, known as Project Kusha, is under the purview of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) is being developed to provide interception capabilities similar to the Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system recently inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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The introduction of Heron Mark-2 drones and the upcoming addition of Hermes-900 drones will significantly enhance the surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of the Indian Army.
The Indian Army recently inducted the Heron Mark 2 drones from Israel which can be equipped with strike capabilities in the northern sector, and have the older version of these unmanned aircraft at various locations across the country.

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The crest of Indian Navy’s latest, under-construction, guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’, was unveiled by Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, at a vibrant ceremony in the city of Surat, in presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff.
The crest of Surat depicts the famous lighthouse at Hazira (Surat), located at southern entrance of the Gulf of Khambhat. Surat is the fourth ship of the indigenously designed and constructed Project 15B (Vishakhapatnam Class) destroyers.

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The 4th edition of the Bilateral Exercise, BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the Indian and Bangladesh Navies took place in the Northern Bay of Bengal. During this exercise, ships and aircraft from both navies jointly patrolled along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and engaged in maritime exercises to boost interoperability.

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Russia has signed an agreement with India to supply its Igla hand-held anti-aircraft missile to the country.
According to the pact, Russia will also allow domestic production of the Igla anti-aircraft missile system in India. From 2016-2021, Russia accounted for over 50% of India’s arms imports.

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Indian authorities have opted to maintain the use of the American Cummins engine for the entire Zorawar light tank project.
Originally, the project was intended to incorporate a German engine, but it encountered delays due to a lack of German export control clearances known as BAFA clearance. As a result, the decision was made to proceed with the American engine. Zorawar light tank is a cooperative initiative between DRDO and the commercial company Larsen and Toubro.

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‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)’ was built by MSME Shipyard, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), located in Visakhapatnam for the Indian Navy.
The project is to construct eight such barges for the Indian Navy and this is the fourth barge. The barges are used in transportation, embarkation and disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to Indian Naval Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

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The Indian Armed Forces contingent, consisting of 81 personnel are set to participate in the second edition of the Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23.
The exercise is scheduled to take place in Perth, Australia. Exercise AUSTRAHIND was instituted in 2022 and the first edition was conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan.

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The 14th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya.
The Indian Army contingent is led by Special Forces personnel from the Eastern Command. The first edition was conducted in the year 2010 in India.

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In collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Navy accomplished successful Guided Flight Trials of the first domestically developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR).
The trials, conducted from a Seaking 42B helicopter in Visakhapatnam, mark a significant stride toward attaining self-reliance in specialized missile technology, encompassing seeker and guidance technologies.