The Indian Navy has conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on east coast under the Operational Control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise was aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region.Read More

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and training with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The MoU was signed by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Lt Gen Daljit Singh and Officiating Director, IIT Kanpur Prof. S. Ganesh. AFMS and IIT Kanpur will team up to undertake research and develop new technologies to address health problems faced by soldiers in difficult terrains. IIT Kanpur will also provide technical expertise for developing AI diagnostic models, at Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine established in Armed Forces Medical College, which is first of....Read More

This is the first export order for the supersonic cruise missile, a joint venture between India and Russia. In January 2022, Philippines concluded a $375-million deal with India for three batteries of shore-based, anti-ship variant of the BrahMos becoming the first export customer for the joint venture missile between India and Russia. ABOUT BRAHMOS MISSILE SYSTEM The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It possesses the capability to be deployed from several platforms, including air, sea, and land. BrahMos is named after the rivers Brahmaputra and....Read More

Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), oversaw a prestigious Naval Investiture Ceremony at INS Hansa, Goa on April 14, 2024. During the ceremony, Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards were bestowed upon Naval personnel by the Hon’ble President of India, acknowledging their bravery, leadership, professional accomplishments, and outstanding service to the nation. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: During the ceremony, Admiral R Hari Kumar awarded Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) to Cdr Manish Singh Karki, Cdr Kaustab Banerjee, Lt Cdr Panneerselvam Vishnu Prasanna, and Lt Cdr Bhaskar. Additionally, he presented the Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research....Read More

The fifth edition of the ‘Dustlik’ Joint Military Exercise between India and Uzbekistan is scheduled to begin in Termez District, Uzbekistan, from April 15. The Exercise is scheduled from 15 to 28 April 2024. The participating contingents from the Indian Armed Forces and Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan will train together to cement the foundation for collaborations & future military interactions. During the 14-day exercise, soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan will undergo comprehensive joint training sessions.Read More

Israel deployed its ship-mounted defense system, C-Dome, for the first time. C-Dome, a naval adaptation of the Iron Dome, protects against rocket and missile threats. Utilizing radar detection and interceptors, it boasts high effectiveness. Mounted on Sa’ar 6-class corvettes, it integrates with ship radar for enhanced target detection. Operational since November 2022, C-Dome ensures comprehensive maritime defense against modern threats, showcasing Israel’s advanced military technologyRead More

The Indian Navy has conducted a maritime security exercise called ‘Sagar Kavach’ in the strategically important Lakshadweep Island. The exercise involved the participation of all maritime security agencies, including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, and other security agencies. The exercise witnessed enhanced preparedness, response mechanism, surveillance capabilities and coordination between the coastal security stake holders.Read More

The first shipment of 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) from Russia, along with 100 missiles, has been received by the Indian Army. The procurement of these systems is aimed at enhancing the Indian Army's Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities, particularly in the high mountainous terrain along the northern border. India signed a contract with Russia in November last year for 120 launchers and 400 missiles. While the first batch has come from Russia, the rest of these systems will be made in India through Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Russia by an Indian company. ABOUT IGLA-S:....Read More

The first-ever tri-service armed forces planning conference called' Parivartan Chintan’ was held in New Delhi on 8 April 2024. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The conference was organised by the Union Ministry of Defence. The first tri-service planning conference was chaired by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. Chief of the Indian Army General Manoj Pande, Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhary of the Indian Air Force and Admiral R.Hari Kumar of the Indian Navy represented the three services. The meeting of the chief of the three-armed forces, the Army, Navy and Air Force, was held in the background of the attempt....Read More

Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. The ICG Chief is on a four-day visit to the maritime force's bases in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry and made a maiden visit to Chennai for a review of operational preparedness and commensurate infrastructure development in the region. The Indian Coast Guard, Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are the four forces under the Defence Ministry and are governed by their different acts.Read More