November 2022 - India Special Weapons News

JOINT HADR EXERCISE 'SAMANVAY 2022' CULMINATES AT AIR FORCE STATION AGRA India PIB 30 Nov 2022 -- The Annual Joint HADR Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' was conducted by the IAF at Air Force Station, Agra from 28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022. Various stakeholders from the country and representatives from ASEAN member countries participated in the exercise.
India's drug controller grants approval to 1st intranasal COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 30 Nov 2022 -- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted approval to the first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine iNCOVACC, the Department of Biotechnology said Tuesday.
India has emerged as a net security provider in Indo-Pacific, says Raksha Mantri at multi-agency HADR exercise 'Samanvay 2022' in Agra India PIB 29 Nov 2022 -- India has emerged as a regional power and net security provider in the Indo-Pacific as its capacity to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to its citizens as well as regional partners has grown in recent years.
Indian Navy Organises Medical Camp at Niuland, Nagaland India PIB 29 Nov 2022 -- Indian Navy today organised a multi-specialty medical and wellness camp at the remotely located district Niuland at Nagaland, 35 Km from Dimapur. This was as part of a series of activities planned as an outreach from the IN to the North-Eastern States and building awareness about the Indian Navy.
Raksha Mantri holds 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of Armed Forces of France in New Delhi India PIB 28 Nov 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held the 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of Armed Forces of the French Republic Mr Sebastien Lecornu in New Delhi today.
INDIA - MALAYSIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE HARIMAU SHAKTI - 2022 COMMENCES AT PULAI, KLUANG, MALAYSIA India PIB 28 Nov 2022 -- India - Malaysia joint military Exercise "Harimau Shakti -2022" commenced at Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia on 28th November and will culminate on 12th December 22. Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Army which is being conducted since 2012.
AUSTRALIAN ARMY CONTINGENT FOR JOINT EXERCISE "AUSTRA HIND - 22" ARRIVE IN INDIA India PIB 27 Nov 2022 -- The bilateral training exercise "AUSTRA HIND 22" between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 28 November to 11 December 2022.
LAUNCH OF 'IKSHAK' THIRD SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT ON 26 NOV 22 AT L&T, KATTUPALLI India PIB 26 Nov 2022 -- 'Ikshak', the third of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by GRSE/L&T for Indian Navy was launched on 26 Nov 22 at Kattupalli, Chennai.
CONCLUDING DAY OF INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2022) India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022 (IPRD-2022) ended today in New Delhi. The three-day event is the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, and was conducted from 23 November to 25 November 2022 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta Complete visit to South Korea India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta, during their stay at Busan from 21 to 23 Nov 22, participated in multiple activities with the RoK Navy that included official and social interactions, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures.
India stands for free & rules-based Indo-Pacific crucial for economic development of the region & wider global community, says Raksha Mantri at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- India stands for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific as it is important for the economic development of not only the region but also the wider global community.
EXERCISE NASEEM AL BAHR - 2022 SEA PHASE India PIB 24 Nov 2022 -- The Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate, INS Trikand, offshore patrol vessel, INS Sumitra, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft, (MPA) Dornier, participated in the 13th Edition of the Indian Navy (IN) - Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) bilateral exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' (Sea Breeze).
2022 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2022) PROCEEDINGS OF DAY II India PIB 24 Nov 2022 -- The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022 (IPRD-2022), the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, is being conducted by the Indian Navy in New Delhi from 23 November 2022 to 25 November 2022.
DELIVERY OF THE SECOND SHIP OF PROJECT 15B Y 12705 (MORMUGAO) India PIB 24 Nov 2022 -- Y 12705 (Mormugao), the second ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 24 Nov 22. The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on 28 January 2011. This Project is a follow-on of the Kolkata class (Project 15A) destroyers commissioned in the last decade and the lead ship of the Project - INS Visakhapatnam has already been commissioned into the Indian Navy on 21 Nov 21.
JOINT HADR EXERCISE SAMANVAY - 2022 TO COMMENCE AT AIR FORCE STATION AGRA India PIB 24 Nov 2022 -- Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' from 28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022 at Air Force Station Agra.
India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022.
2022 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2022) India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- The three-day apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, the "Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022" (IPRD-2022) began in New Delhi on Wednesday, 23 November 2022.
DRDO's Compendium on Low Intensity Conflict Products Released India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- DRDO's Compendium on Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) Products was released jointly today by the Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat.
LAUNCH OF SEVENTH 250 MEN FERRY CRAFT, "MANJULA" (YARD 786) AT M/S SHALIMAR WORKS LTD, KOLKATA India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- Ferry Craft 'Manjula' (Yard 786) was launched by Shri Binod Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary Transport, West Bengal on 23 Nov 22 at M/s Shalimar Works Ltd, Kolkata, West Bengal in presence of Cmde Indrajit Dasgupta, Warship Production Superintendent (Kolkata).
Raksha Mantri participates in 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting plus in Cambodia; Calls for urgent & resolute global efforts to counter transnational & cross-border terrorism India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh participated in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23, 2022.
INDIAN ARMY SPECIAL FORCES COMMENCE JOINT EXERCISE GARUDA SHAKTI WITH INDONESIAN SPECIAL FORCES AT SANGGA BUANA TRAINING AREA, KARAWANG, INDONESIA India PIB 23 Nov 2022 -- As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin in Cambodia India PIB 22 Nov 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin in Siem Reap, Cambodia today. Shri Rajnath Singh and Mr Lloyd Austin are in Cambodia to attend the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus meeting.
Government-accelerated development initiatives in North East transform 'Look East policy' into 'Act East Policy': Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 21 Nov 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh stated that Government-accelerated Development Initiatives in North East have transformed 'Look East policy' into 'Act East Policy', leading to all round developments in the Northeast region, enabling all the states to improve trade with South East Asian Nations.
Keel laid for construction of two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels (PCV) at Goa Shipyard India PIB 21 Nov 2022 -- In line with the country's Make in India commitment for sourcing equipments and systems from indigenous firms including MSMEs, Indian Cost Guard laid the keel for two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels, GSL Yard 1267 & 1268, on 21st November 2022 at the Goa Shipyard.
Three 'Hybrid Terrorists' Arrested in India's Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Soldiers Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- India's security forces and intelligence agencies have defined "hybrid terrorists" as those who are not listed as ultras but radicalized enough to carry out a terror strike and then slip back into routine life.
ISRO makes history today by successfully launching India's maiden private Vikram-suborbital (VKS) rocket to grace the skies India PIB 18 Nov 2022 -- Soon after the successful launch of India's first ever private Rocket launch, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who was personally present at the launching site, in his very first reaction said , "Congratulations India! A new beginning in India's Space journey ! Thanks so very much PM Narendra Modi ji for making this effort possible by opening the Space sector to public-private-participation. A turning point for India's Start-Up movement! Kudos ISRO for a new feather in your much decorated hat".
India Successfully Launches Country's First Private Rocket Vikram-S Sputnik 18 Nov 2022 -- The 550kg Vikram-S was developed by the four-year-old start-up Skyroot Aerospace, two years after the space sector - which thus far has relied on the government for subsidies - was opened up to private companies. It comes as India aims to develop a space ecosystem to achieve a 10 percent share of the $17Bln global satellite launch market.
COMPLETION OF COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE SEA VIGIL-22 India PIB 17 Nov 2022 -- Exercise Sea Vigil-22, the two-day Coastal Defence exercise was conducted from 15-16 Nov 22. The conceptual and geographical expanse of Sea Vigil included contingencies ranging from Peace to War-time across the entire coastline and EEZ of the country. In addition, mitigation measures, on shore, in case of any breach in Coastal Security mechanism were also validated.
MALABAR 22 CULMINATES India PIB 16 Nov 2022 -- The 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise MALABAR 22 culminated in the seas off Japan on 15 November 2022. This edition also marked the 30th anniversary of the exercise and was hosted by the JMSDF.
English Translation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's remarks at the Closing Session of G-20 Summit in Bali India PIB 16 Nov 2022
PM meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi: 16 November 2022 Gov.UK 16 Nov 2022
Prime Minister's meeting with President of USA on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Bali India PIB 15 Nov 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President of USA, H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden on the margins of G-20 Leaders' Summit in Bali today.
Prime Minister's meeting with President of USA and President of Indonesia on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali India PIB 15 Nov 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President of USA H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden and President of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo on the margins of G-20 Leaders' Summit in Bali today.
INDO - US JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE "YUDH ABHYAS 2022" TO COMMENCE IN UTTARAKHAND India PIB 15 Nov 2022 -- The 18th edition of Indo - US joint training exercise "YUDH ABHYAS 22" is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand this month.
Four nations come together for Exercise Malabar 22 Australia DOD 15 Nov 2022 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) joined key regional partners India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar 22 off the east coast of Japan.
THIRD EDITION OF LARGEST NATIONWIDE COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE 'SEA VIGIL-22' COMMENCES India PIB 14 Nov 2022 -- The third edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-22' will be conducted on 15-16 Nov 22. This National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since '26/11'. Coastal Security being a major sub-set of Coastal Defence construct, the concept of 'Sea Vigil' is to activate the Coastal Security apparatus across India and assess the overarching Coastal Defence mechanism.
Indian Chief of Army Staff to Discuss Defense Cooperation in France Sputnik 14 Nov 2022 -- India's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Manoj Pande will discuss strengthening of defense cooperation between the country and France during his visit from November 14-17, the Indian ministry of defense said on Sunday
India isn't weak anymore; We believe in peace but will give a befitting reply if provoked: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Haryana India PIB 13 Nov 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has assured the Nation that the Armed Forces are fully equipped to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on India.
India Can Buy All Russian Oil It Wants Outside 'Price Cap' But Can't Use Western Services, US Says Sputnik 12 Nov 2022 -- India, the world's third-largest consumer of oil, relies on imports to meet 85 percent of its requirements. Like most of the Global South, India has witnessed higher than average inflation this year because of high energy and food prices caused by western efforts to phase out Russian energy in the wake of the special military operation in Ukraine.
INDO-FRENCH AIR EXERCISE GARUDA-VII CULMINATES AT AIR FORCE STATION, JODHPUR India PIB 12 Nov 2022 -- The seventh edition of the bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF), 'Exercise Garuda-VII' concluded at Air Force Station, Jodhpur on 12 November 2022.
Japan hosts Australia, India, U.S. in Naval Exercise Malabar 2022 US Navy 11 Nov 2022 -- Opening ceremonies kicked-off exercise Malabar 2022, Nov. 8, followed by scheduled at-sea exercises involving naval ships, aircraft and personnel from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in the Philippine Sea, off the coast of Japan.
Qatar arrests eight former Indian naval forces over spying for Israel: Report Press TV 11 Nov 2022 -- Qatari security forces have reportedly arrested eight former officers of the Indian Navy on suspicion of spying for the Israeli regime.
Countries Should Cooperate to Cut Dependency on 'Risky Countries,' US Treasury Secretary Says VOA 11 Nov 2022 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in New Delhi Friday that "like-minded countries" should work together to reduce the world's economic dependency on "risky countries."
Firming friendships with Indian neighbours Australia DOD 11 Nov 2022 -- Indo-Pacific Endeavour has returned to India for the third time, engaging in military-to-military exchanges, volunteer work in the community and concluding the regional partnership activities by sailing in company with Indian Navy ships.
India to continue buying oil from 'time-tested partner' Russia, defying US pressure Press TV 09 Nov 2022 -- Despite pressure from the US and its Western allies, India says it will continue to buy Russian oil as it is advantageous for the country.
India to Bolster Economic Ties with Russia VOA 09 Nov 2022 -- India will expand economic ties with Russia and continue to buy oil from Moscow, India's foreign minister said, pointing out that imports of discounted crude from Moscow have worked to its advantage.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Moscow, November 8, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Nov 2022
Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with India's Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. R. Hari Kumar US Navy Press Release 07 Nov 2022
India prohibits Chinese research vessel from entering economic zone, 'will harm rebuilding of trust': experts Global Times 07 Nov 2022 -- The Indian Navy is reportedly planning to stop China's Yuan Wang 6, a research and survey vessel, from entering the country's Exclusive Economic Zone, claiming that the vessel is a "spy ship" sent to the Indian Ocean Region to track India's missile tests. The move is seen by experts as hindering the rebuilding of mutual trust after years of standoff in the countries' border regions.
Testing & evaluation facility for Sonar Systems of Indian Navy launched by DRDO India PIB 07 Nov 2022 -- Giving impetus to the 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' and India's 'Make in India' commitment, Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) launched Hull Module of Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization & Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) Kochi recently. It is a state-of-the-art testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems developed for use by the Indian navy onboard various platforms, including ships, submarines and helicopters.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2022
Indian Foreign Minister Heads to Russia for Talks Expected to Include Ukraine Conflict VOA 07 Nov 2022 -- Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is visiting Moscow for talks expected to focus on economic and political issues.
Maritime Partnership Exercise with Royal Australian Navy Conclude in the Bay of Bengal India PIB 05 Nov 2022 -- A Maritime Partnership Exercise involving Royal Australian Navy(RAN) ships HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac and Indian Navy Ships Jalashwa and Kavaratti along with their embarked helicopters was held in the Bay of Bengal from 02 to 03 Nov 2022. The exercises included tactical manoeuvres, helicopter landings and amphibious operations, which signified the high degree of interoperability between IN and RAN.
Joint Military Training-2022 With Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) at Air Force Station Kalaikunda India PIB 04 Nov 2022 -- On 03 November 2022, the 11th edition of the annual Joint Military Training (JMT) between the Indian Air Force (lAF) and the Republic Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced at Air Force Station, Kalaikunda. The two Air Forces have resumed this training after a gap of two years.
Indian Army Approves Five make II Projects Providing Impetus to "Atma Nirbhaarta" India PIB 04 Nov 2022 -- Indian Army is spearheading actions to provide impetus to "Make Projects" as the prime drivers of infusion of niche technologies through indigenous development. To give a further boost to the ongoing projects, Indian Army has now approved Project Sanction Orders (PSOs) of five Make II projects. Make II projects are essentially Industry funded projects involving design, development and innovative solutions by Indian vendors for development of prototypes. An assurance of order is given after successful prototype development.
FRENCH NAVY SHIP ACONIT VISITS MUMBAI 28 OCT TO 02 NOV 22 India PIB 03 Nov 2022 -- French Navy Ship Aconit, one of the five La Fayette Class frigates of the French Navy was on a goodwill visit to Mumbai from 28 Oct to 02 Nov 22. The ship's crew had professional and social interactions with personnel of Indian Navy. The visit culminated with an exercise at sea with a warship of the IN's Western Fleet. The frigate had earlier visited Visakhapatnam in 2015.
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor off Odisha coast India PIB 02 Nov 2022 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on November 02, 2022. The flight-test was carried out with participation of all BMD weapon system elements located at different geographical locations.
India Conducts Maiden Flight of Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor Sputnik 02 Nov 2022 -- India's state-run Defense Research and Development Organization is developing a different version of an interceptor missile to protect strategic assets from enemy aerial threats. India is part of a select group of countries possessing domestic capability to develop such systems. The other four countries are the US, Russia, Israel, and France.
Detection of new COVID-19 sub-variants in India raises concern People's Daily 02 Nov 2022 -- New virulent sub-variants of Omicron spreading COVID-19 infection have been detected in India, raising concerns over infections spreading with the onset of winter.
"Aerial Warfare and Missile Defense Center 2022" Drill Kicks off in UAE with Participation of Royal Saudi Air Force SPA 01 Nov 2022 -- Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates yesterday saw the launch of the 25-day "Aerial Warfare and Missile Defense Center 2022" Drill with the participation of the Royal Saudi Air Force and forces of the UAE, Greece, Oman, France, Germany, India, the UK, the USA, and Australia.

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November 2022 - India Special Weapons News