India and Zambia have decided to explore new avenues of collaboration, particularly in the manufacturing of small arms, ammunition, and other defence equipment. Recently, the Indian Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane held a meeting with Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Zambia Mr Norman Chipakupaku in New Delhi on October 20, 2023. During the meeting, both…
The Indian Navy has received the second Missile Cum Ammunition Barge of the series LSAM 8 (Yard 76), in the presence of Shri Puneet, INAS, Chief General Manager, NAD(Mbi). Noteworthy, the contract for construction and delivery of 8 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge was concluded with SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, an MSME,…
The 21st edition of India-France Military Sub-Committee (MSC) meeting was held on October 16-17, 2023 at Air Force Station, New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired from the Indian side by Air Vice Marshal Ashish Vohra, Assistant Chief of Integrated Staff, (Military Cooperation) at HQ IDS and Major General Eric Peltier, General Officer, International Military Relations…
The Second edition of Army Commanders Conference for 2023 was conducted from 16th to 20th October 2023 in hybrid mode. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situation along the borders and in the hinterland and challenges for the present security apparatus. In addition, the conference is…
An eight-member team from Headquarters Sea Training (HQST), Indian Navy (IN) undertook Operational Sea Training and Safety Audit of SAS Mendi, at Simons Town from 02 to 13 Oct 23, in collaboration with South African Navy (SAN) Operational Sea Training Team (OST) Team. The IN delegation was headed by Cmde Amit Gurbuxani, Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer…
India stands for international Space collaborations for the larger benefit of mankind. It is our solemn commitment that the Outer Space is used only for peaceful purposes and kept free of conflict. This was stated today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and…
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for the construction of one Training Ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai at a cost of Rs 310 crore under the Buy (Indian- IDDM) category on October 17, 2023. Notably, this is the first dedicated training platform with…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), India has decided to dispose of around 11,000 vehicles belonging to the Central Armed Police Forces of India including of BSF, CRPF, CISF ITBP, SSB, NSG and the Assam Rifles – as part of the Indian Government’s policy to dispose of all automobiles older than 15 years. Further, the…
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the highest decision-making body in the Indian Defence Ministry for deciding on capital acquisitions, is set to review two significant defence proposals with a cumulative budget exceeding Ras 1 lakh crore, as it is expected to meet at the end of this month. Notably, these proposals come from the Indian Navy…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be equipping (Light Combat Aircraft) LCA Mark 1A fighter jets with indigenously being developed ‘Uttam’ radar and ‘Angad’ electronic warfare (EW) suite, replacing the imported systems installed earlier. Noteworthy, the IAF has already commissioned 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, with plans to order an additional 97 in the…
