DAC approves 9 defence procurement proposals worth Rs 45k Cr for Indian Armed Forces

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the Ministry of Defence, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for nine defence procurement proposals of approx. Rs 45,000 crore. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on September 15, 2023. Noteworthy, all these procurements will be made from Indian vendors under…

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Coastal security drill ‘Operation Sajag’ conducted by Indian Coast Guard

‘Operation Sajag’, a coastal security drill involving all stakeholders of the coastal security construct, was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along the west coast on September 18, 2023. The drill facilitates revalidation of the coastal security mechanism and bring awareness among the fishermen at sea. During the drill, extensive checking and verification of documents…

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INS Sharda Visits Mauritius

INS Sharda, Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel visited Port Louis, Mauritius from 13 – 15 Sep 23. Prior entering Port Louis the ship had  carried out joint EEZ surveillance with Mauritius National Coast Guard (MNCG). On arrival, the ship was accorded warm welcome by the Mauritius Coast Guard Dornier and Mauritian Police Force Band. During…

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