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November 2018 - India Special Weapons News
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- PSLV-C43 successfully launches earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 foreign satellites PIB 29 Nov 2018 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C43) successfully launched 31 satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) today in Sriharikota.
- India's First Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite Reaches Earth's Orbit Sputnik 29 Nov 2018 -- With this, India has entered into a select group of countries having mastery in hyper-spectral imaging technology. The satellite will start sending images 5 days after launch. HysIS involves state-of-the-art technology which will be used for distinct identification of objects, material, or processes on the Earth.
- Saab Mulls Legal Recourse Against Indo-Russian Deal on Air Defense System Sputnik 29 Nov 2018 -- Konstruktorskoye Byuro Mashynostroyeniya's (KBM) Igla-S was recently declared the lowest bidder for the Indian Army's Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) program beating Saab's RBS 70NG and MBDA's Mistraal. The new-generation man-portable missile systems will replace the outdated Igla-M MANPADs the Indian Army presently operates.
- India, UK Begin Anti-Submarine, Anti-Air Warfare Exercise in Arabian Sea Sputnik 29 Nov 2018 -- The British government has started to align more with the Asia Pacific countries in a bid to conclude new trading partnerships in the post-Brexit era. However, limited naval assets pose a major roadblock in this ambition.
- India Prepares to Launch Satellite Capable of Trans-Border Movement Detection Sputnik 28 Nov 2018 -- The Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite (HySIS) that will be launched on Thursday will be used for a range of applications like agriculture, assessment of coastal zones and surveillance work for the Indian armed forces. The HySIS uses the power of digital imaging and spectroscopy that improves imaging capabilities significantly.
- PM Imran Khan says Pakistanis 'on one page' in seeking friendship with India Press TV 28 Nov 2018 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says his ruling party and the country's influential military want to mend ties and resolve outstanding disputes with arch-foe India.
- Pakistan Wants To 'Move Forward Toward Friendship,' Khan Tells India RFE/RL 28 Nov 2018 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan said that all Pakistani institutions want to mend ties with India, as officials from both countries attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new border crossing.
- Pakistan, India Move to Open Historic Border Crossing for Sikhs VOA 28 Nov 2018 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan led a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new border crossing with arch rival India, days after New Delhi announced it would support a corridor to facilitate its minority Sikh community to visit one of their holiest sites across the border.
- Maldives Seeks Indian Assistance in the Face of Mammoth Chinese Debt Sputnik 27 Nov 2018 -- Faced with an acute budgetary deficit due to mounting foreign debts, the new government in the Maldives, led by President Abdulla Solih, is looking to India for financial support to help the island nation achieve its development goals. It has announced the revival of its 'India First' policy without affecting its engagement with China.
- Pakistan to Launch Construction of 'Corridor of Peace' with India VOA 27 Nov 2018 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will lay the foundation stone Wednesday for what is dubbed as a cross-border "corridor of peace" to allow religious devotees from India's minority Sikh community to make free visits to one of their holiest gurdwaras, or temples, on the Pakistani side after more than seven decades.
- India's navy chief in Russia despite US warnings Press TV 26 Nov 2018 -- India's navy chief on Monday was starting a three-day visit to Russia, where he will hold talks with Russian officials on expanding bilateral military relations, despite a looming threat of sanctions by the United States, which has constantly warned New Delhi against military transactions with Moscow.
- Indian Navy Chief in Russia to Explore Co-op in Nuke Submarine Construction Sputnik 26 Nov 2018 -- Admiral Sunil Lanba is scheduled to visit the Nakhimov Naval School and Admiralty Shipyard that is building Lada-class submarines of project 677. The non-nuclear Amur-1650 submarine - an export option of the Lada-class submarine - is one of the contenders in India's project p75I for six non-nuclear submarines for the Indian Navy.
- 'Indian soldier, 6 militants killed in new Kashmir clash' Press TV 25 Nov 2018 -- Indian forces have reportedly killed six militants in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, as tensions and fatalities rise in the region.
- 6 Rebels, 1 Soldier Killed in Kashmir, Sparking Protests VOA 25 Nov 2018 -- Six rebels and an army soldier were killed in a gunbattle in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday, officials said, sp
- Indian Ministers To Attend New Border-Crossing Ceremony In Pakistan RFE/RL 25 Nov 2018 -- In a rare sign of cooperation between Pakistan and India, two Indian ministers were set to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Pakistani border crossing for Sikh pilgrims later this week.
- China, India reach important consensus on boundary issues: FM People's Daily 25 Nov 2018 -- Senior officials of China and India had reached some important consensus on boundary issues during a Saturday meeting, said a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
- Indian Army Scouts for Through-the-Wall Radar Systems for Militancy Prone Areas Sputnik 22 Nov 2018 -- India's homemade Divyachakshu through-the-barrier radars are currently deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. But the Indian Army's intention to procure such radars from other vendors indicates that the indigenous ones have not been able to fully meet the requirements.
- India to Make Payments in Rupees for Russian Air Defence System - Gov't Source Sputnik 22 Nov 2018 -- The deal, which is estimated to cost around US $1.5 billion, would be India's second-biggest defence contract with Russia following the S-400 deal concluded earlier this year. French and Swedish firms also bid to supply the Very-Short-Range Air Defence systems but Russia's Rosoboroexport offered to do so for the lowest price.
- India-China Rivalry Reflected in Regional Political Developments VOA 21 Nov 2018 -- Political developments in two tiny countries in the Indian Ocean region, Maldives and Sri Lanka, reflect the growing rivalry between India and China in the strategic region. A new government, which is resetting frayed ties with India, has taken over in the Maldives from the previous administration seen as pro-China. But political turmoil has engulfed Sri Lanka following the controversial reemergence of a pro-China leader on the political center stage of the island nation on India's southern tip.
- Indian Army Chief to Visit Hanoi Amid Stoic Silence Over Pending Arms Deal Sputnik 21 Nov 2018 -- Diplomatic sources have told Sputnik that Vietnam wants to utilise the $500 million credit offered by India in 2016 for 'developmental purposes' instead of defense purchases - a sharp turn from its earlier commitment.
- Vietnam Offers India Chance to Get Tougher Against Maritime Rival China VOA 20 Nov 2018 -- Advances in relations between Vietnam and India will help both countries resist Chinese expansion in Asia including the contested South China Sea, Asia scholars say.
- India to Build Two Admiral Grigorovich Class Frigates Under ToT from Russia Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- The 3,620-ton Admiral Grigorovich-class is an upgraded variant of the six Talwar-class frigates that Russia built for the Indian Navy between 2003 and 2013. These frigates will be equipped with the sea-launch version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system instead of 3M-54E Klub-N anti-ship missiles.
- Russia's Igla Wins $1.5Bln Tender for Air Defence Systems in India - Source Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- Russia and its man-portable air defence system Igla won a tender in India to deliver $1.5 billion worth of short-range air defence systems, a source in the cooperation industry told Sputnik on Tuesday.
- Six Killed, 10 Injured in a Blast at Indian Ordnance Factory Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- India's apex audit body, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), warned the government on several occasions of safety lapses at ordnance factories across the country.
- Russian servicemen arrive in India to take part in Indra-2018 joint military drills Press TV 19 Nov 2018 -- Russian troops of the Eastern Military District have arrived in India to participate in the Indra-2018 joint military drills, which will be held in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Russia's military says.
- India-Russia Joint Military Exercise Gets Underway in India's Jhansi Sputnik 19 Nov 2018 -- The exercise provides an opportunity to Indian and Russian forces to train in joint counter-terrorism operations in a multinational scenario.
- India Requests Purchase of 24 Anti-Submarine Helicopters From US - Reports Sputnik 17 Nov 2018 -- India has sent to the United States a request for an urgent acquisition of 24 anti-submarine multi-purpose Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for its naval forces, the PTI agency reported on Saturday, citing informed sources.
- Indian Army Seeks to Procure More Lethal Mortar, Ammunition Sputnik 16 Nov 2018 -- The Indian Army, currently operating 51mm and 81mm mortar, has floated a global request for information (RFI) from vendors of 60 mm mortar similar to those being used by two of its biggest adversaries China and Pakistan. The 60mm mortar will be more effective in close combat areas like Jammu and Kashmir.
- India Confident US Will Grant Waivers on S-400 Deal with Russia – Reports Sputnik 13 Nov 2018 -- India will keep the Trump administration informed when the contract for the purchase of Russian S-400 air defence missile systems is concluded and paid.
- India welcomes US exemptions on Iran oil purchase despite sanctions Press TV 09 Nov 2018 -- India welcomes the United States' decision to grant exemptions to the country to continue the import of Iranian crude oil despite re-imposition of sanctions on Iran, saying New Delhi is examining the details of the waivers.
- India's Home Grown Trainer Aircraft Successfully Completes Spin Test Sputnik 09 Nov 2018 -- Manufacturer HAL has claimed that the HTT 40 exceeds Preliminary Services Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) on most fronts and offers a technologically more advanced product than its competitor. The firm is also aiming to export the weaponized version of the aircraft to Myanmar and African nations.
- A Gun for All Seasons: Indian Army Gets K9 Vajra, M777 Howitzers Sputnik 09 Nov 2018 -- The K9 Vajra howitzer, designed to operate in the desert areas bordering Pakistan, will offer close fire support to the Indian Army's mechanised strike corps during deep thrusts into enemy territory. The M-777 will provide much-needed support in the Himalayan terrain along the border with China.
- India's Nuclear Triad Complete With Domestically Built Submarine's First Patrol Sputnik 05 Nov 2018 -- The first vessel of the Arihant-class of submarines was commissioned in 2016, completing India's nuclear triad. The ship can carry up to 12 nuclear missiles on board.
- India, Japan Begin First Ever Bilateral Military Exercise Sputnik 01 Nov 2018 -- During Indian PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to Tokyo for the annual bilateral meet, the two countries instituted a Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) intended to support the existing mechanisms of bilateral military engagement.
- India gets US waiver to continue Iran oil imports Press TV 01 Nov 2018 -- Officials in New Delhi say the United States has agreed to grant India a waiver from Iran sanctions so that the country would be able to maintain imports of crude oil from the Islamic Republic.
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