February 2023 - India Special Weapons News

Security arrangements made in Delhi after minister's arrest People's Daily 27 Feb 2023 -- Heavy security arrangements have been made at a few places in the Indian capital city on Monday, as Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for alleged corruption.
Policeman killed in IED blast in India's Chhattisgarh state People's Daily 27 Feb 2023 -- A policeman was killed Sunday after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the Naxal rebels went off in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
Naxals kill 3 policemen in India's Chhattisgarh gunfight People's Daily 27 Feb 2023 -- Three policemen were killed and two others wounded Saturday in a fierce gunfight with Naxals in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR AT WADDINGTON IN UK India PIB 26 Feb 2023 -- An Indian Air Force contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors departed Air Force Station Jamnagar today for participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The exercise is scheduled from 06 Mar 23 to 24 Mar 23.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the Visit of German Chancellor to India (February 25, 2023) India MEA 25 Feb 2023
INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE DESERT FLAG VIII India PIB 25 Feb 2023 -- An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of 110 Air Warriors has arrived at Al Dhafra airbase of United Arab Emirates for participating in Exercise Desert Flag VIII. The IAF would be participating with five LCA Tejas and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. This is the first occasion when the LCA Tejas shall participate in an international flying exercise outside India.
G20 Finance Ministers Fail to Bridge Differences Over Ukraine VOA 25 Feb 2023 -- The finance ministers of the Group of 20 countries wrapped up a two-day meeting Saturday in India without issuing a joint statement after China and Russia objected to references that other members wanted to make on Moscow's aggression in Ukraine.
G20 Finance Ministers Conclude Meeting In India With Most Condemning Russia For War In Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Feb 2023 -- Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers failed on February 25 to reach a consensus on a joint communique on the global economy, but they issued a statement at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in India that strongly condemns Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Differences Over Ukraine Emerge at G20 Finance Ministers Meeting VOA 24 Feb 2023 -- A meeting of finance officials of the Group of 20 countries, which coincided with the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, revealed sharp differences between the world's biggest economies on the conflict. The meeting began Friday in India's southern city of Bengaluru.
LAUNCH OF FIRST MCA BARGE YARD 75 (LSAM 7) AT M/S SECON, VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 24 Feb 2023 -- Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) was launched by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A on 24 Feb 23 at Guttenedevi, launch site of M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam. With all major and auxiliary equipment / systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Ministry of Defence.
China, India vow to find solution for issues concerning western section of border Global Times 23 Feb 2023 -- China and India have vowed to come up with a solution for issues concerning the western section of the China-India border based on a previously agreed consensus, officials from both countries said at the 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Affairs held in Beijing on Wednesday.
Defence Secretary & his Sri Lankan counterpart review bilateral ties during 7th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to increase the complexity of bilateral exercises India PIB 23 Feb 2023 -- 7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on February 23, 2023. It was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and his Sri Lankan counterpart General Kamal Gunaratne.
India is keeping close ties with Myanmar, even transferring weapons, NGOs say Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2023 -- India, the world's largest democracy, has nurtured closer relations with Myanmar's military junta over the past two years, including providing weapons at least four times since the 2021 coup d'etat, two humanitarian and advocacy organizations in India said.
26th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs India MEA 22 Feb 2023 -- The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 22 February 2023 in person in Beijing.
MARITIME SECURITY: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE INFORMATION FUSION CENTRE - INDIAN OCEAN REGION (IFC-IOR) AND REGIONAL COORDINATION OPERATIONS CENTRE (RCOC) India PIB 22 Feb 2023 -- In order to further the existing cooperation in the realm of maritime safety and security, IFC-IOR signed an MoU on 21 Feb 2023 with Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC), Seychelles..
Andriy Yermak discussed support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula with National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India President of Ukraine 21 Feb 2023
US military showcases airpower at Aero India 23 US Air Force 21 Feb 2023 -- The U.S. military represented combat airpower in the skies over Aero India 23 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, India, Feb. 13-17.
Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence; Discusses ways to enhance defence industrial cooperation India PIB 21 Feb 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr Ben Wallace on February 21, 2023. The conversation was cordial, positive and focused on future growth of the bilateral defence relationship. Both Ministers discussed a wide range of defence and security issues, including regional developments and the Indo-Pacific.
KEEL LAYING OF SECOND SHIP (BY 524, MALWAN) AND THIRD SHIP (BY 525, MANGROL), AT M/S CSL, KOCHI, ON 21 FEB 23 India PIB 21 Feb 2023 -- Keel laying of Second ship (BY 524, Malwan) and third ship (BY 525, Mangrol) of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) (CSL) project was presided by R Adm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A and R Adm I B Uthaiah, DG WDB, respectively on 21 Feb 23, in presence of Shri Madhu S Nair, CMD, CSL and other senior officials of Indian Navy and CSL at M/s CSL, Kochi.
INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'DUSTLIK ' COMMENCES AT PITHORAGARH (UTTARAKHAND) India PIB 20 Feb 2023 -- The 4th edition of joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK' between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced today in Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand). 45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are participating in this exercise which is aimed at promoting positive relations between both the armies.
Joint Press Release: 3rd Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism India MEA 17 Feb 2023 -- The 3rd Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held on 16 February 2023 in New Delhi.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 Feb 2023 -- 220.63 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.85 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
VISIT OF JAPANESE NAVAL SHIPS TO KOCHI India PIB 16 Feb 2023 -- Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Uraga and Awaji made port call at Kochi from 14 -16 Feb 23.Capt Nakai Eichi, Commander, Minesweeper Division One along with Commanding Officers of JS Uraga and JS Awaji called on Commodore Upal Kundu, Chief Staff Officer (Training), Southern Naval Command and discussed matters of mutual interest. The ship's crew visited professional training schools and ship of Southern Naval Command.
INDO JAPAN JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE "DHARMA GUARDIAN" TO COMMENCE AT CAMP IMAZU IN SHIGA PROVINCE, JAPAN India PIB 16 Feb 2023 -- The 4th edition of joint military exercise, "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN", between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023. Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN which is an annual training event with Japan, is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of current global situation.
Complete indigenisation of arms & ammunition must for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt during Indian Navy-DDP seminar at Aero India 2023 India PIB 15 Feb 2023 -- In line with the Government's policy to reduce foreign dependence and achieve self-reliance in defence, the Indian Navy, in collaboration with Department of Defence Production, conducted a seminar on the topic 'Aatmanirbharta in Aero Armament Sustenance' during Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on February 15, 2023.
Record 75 per cent of defence capital procurement budget earmarked for domestic industry in FY 2023-24, announces Raksha Mantri at 14th Aero India India PIB 15 Feb 2023 -- Record 75 per cent (approx. Rs one lakh crore) of the defence capital procurement budget has been earmarked for domestic industry in Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, up from 68 per cent in 2022-23. This was announced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the Bandhan ceremony of 14th Aero India in Bengaluru on February 15, 2023.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 14 Feb 2023 -- 220.63 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.85 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Prime Minister holds telephone conversation with the President of the U.S.A. India MEA 14 Feb 2023
Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Modi of India The White House 14 Feb 2023
Prime Minister participates in a video call with President of France on the Launch of the new Air India-Airbus Partnership India MEA 14 Feb 2023
Indigenous manufacturing of aero-engines need of the hour for aerospace sector to achieve complete self-reliance; MoD working on the details, says Raksha Mantri during DRDO seminar at Aero India 2023 India PIB 14 Feb 2023 -- Ministry of Defence is working on the details of indigenous manufacturing of aero-engines to provide a new fillip to the aerospace sector and achieve complete self-reliance.
Indian Tax Authorities Search BBC Offices in Delhi, Mumbai VOA 14 Feb 2023 -- Tax officials in India searched the British Broadcasting Corporation's offices Tuesday in New Delhi and Mumbai, weeks after the Indian government called a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi "propaganda."
India lifts COVID-19 testing mandate for some international passengers; Chinese embassy issues reminding notice Global Times 14 Feb 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in India published a notice on Monday reminding Chinese citizens about the latest entry policies for international travelers arriving in India. The notice states that all travelers should ideally be fully vaccinated in accordance with their country's approved primary schedule for COVID-19 vaccination.
USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) Sails with Indian Navy US Navy 13 Feb 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) sailed with the Indian Navy's INS Savitri (P 53) in the Indian Ocean, Feb 7.
India does not want to remain an assembly workshop; Manufacturing cutting-edge products need of the hour to attain 'Aatmanirbharta': Raksha Mantri during CEOs Round Table during Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru India PIB 13 Feb 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Indian & global industry leaders to support the Government's endeavour to design, develop and manufacture cutting-edge products, using critical technologies, within the country to attain complete 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, with the overall objective of achieving shared global peace and prosperity.
STATUS OF THE PRODUCTION OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENTS India PIB 13 Feb 2023 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment, there by promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing in the country.
MANUFACTURING OF AK-203 ASSAULT RIFLES India PIB 13 Feb 2023 -- Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is a joint venture company established for indigenous production of AK-203 Rifles. IRRPL has established all facilities to commence production of indigenized assault rifle at Korwa, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The Rifles are currently under manufacturing and testing stage.
Defence Secretary meets delegations from Saudi Arabia, USA and Oman on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 India PIB 13 Feb 2023 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane held bilateral meetings on 12 February 2023 with three defence delegations on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 at Bengaluru.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 Feb 2023 -- 220.62 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.85 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- 220.62 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.85 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Successful flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- Today, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) successfully launched three satellites into their intended orbits. In its second developmental flight, the SSLV-D2 vehicle placed EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites into their intended 450 km circular orbit with an inclination of 37 degrees. It took-off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 09:18 hours IST and took about 15 minutes to inject the satellites.
Raksha Mantri calls for increased investments in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridors to achieve 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision for shared global prosperity India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for more investment in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) to achieve 'Make in India, Make for the World' as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for shared global prosperity.
IMPORT IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- Capital procurement of defence equipment are undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes so as to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness and to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.
SELF-RELIANCE IN PRODUCTION OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- The Government has undertaken a number of policy initiatives for indigenous manufacturing of state-of-the-art technology defence products. These initiatives, inter-alia, include:
LAUNCH OF FIRST ACTCM BARGE, YARD 125 (LSAM 15) AT M/s SURYADIPTA PROJECTS PVT LTD, THANE India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, Yard 125 (LSAM 15) was launched by Capt Prashant Saxena, AWPS (Mbi) on 10 Feb 23 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Ministry of Defence.
11th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group Meeting Held in New Delhi India PIB 10 Feb 2023 -- The 11th meeting of India-Mongolia Joint Working Group was held today on 10th February 2023 in New Delhi. Both sides reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and identified means to further enhance the existing areas of cooperation and articulated steps in this direction. During the meeting, both the sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defense cooperation between the two countries despite the limitations imposed by Covid-19 pandemic.
US signals U-turn on plans to sanction India over purchasing Russian oil Press TV 10 Feb 2023 -- US President Joe Biden's administration has no plans to sanction India over its continued purchase of oil from Russia, despite a US-led anti-Moscow oil embargo targeting the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 Feb 2023 -- 220.61 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.84 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Visit of NSA to Moscow (07-09 February 2023) India MEA 09 Feb 2023 -- NSA Shri Ajit Doval visited Moscow from 07-09 February 2023. He participated at the 5th Multilateral Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils/National Security Advisers on Afghanistan on 08 February 2023.
Transcript of Special Briefing on Operation Dost (February 08, 2023) India MEA 09 Feb 2023
Operation Dost India MEA 08 Feb 2023 -- Following the massive earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had directed that all possible assistance be extended to the affected people.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 Feb 2023 -- 220.60 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.83 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Major boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence: MoD signs contract with L&T for procurement of 41 indigenous Modular Bridges, worth over Rs 2,585 crore, for Corps of Engineers of Indian Army India PIB 08 Feb 2023 -- In a major boost to indigenisation of defence equipment under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Ministry of Defence has approved the proposal for indigenous manufacture of 41 sets of Modular Bridges for the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army.
Rebuffing Western pressure, India says it will buy oil from 'wherever is beneficial' Press TV 08 Feb 2023 -- India's energy minister says New Delhi will buy the oil it needs from wherever it is beneficial and not give in to Western pressure.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Feb 2023 -- 220.59 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.82 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- 220.57 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.19 cr Second Dose and 22.81 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
MAIDEN LANDING OF LCA NAVY AND MIG-29K FIGHTER AIRCRAFT ONBOARD INS VIKRANT India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- "The successful landing and take off of the indigenous LCA Navy on India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is a momentous step forward towards the realisation of our collective vision of AatmaNirbharBharat. The maiden landing of the Mig-29K also heralds the integration of the fighter aircraft with INS Vikrant. Congratulations to all those who made it happen." - Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff
Prime Minister dedicates to the nation HAL Helicopter Factory - India's largest - at Tumakuru, Karnataka India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Helicopter Factory at Tumakuru in Karnataka on February 06, 2023. He took a walkthrough of the Helicopter Facility & Structure Hangar and unveiled the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The factory is India's largest helicopter manufacturing facility and will initially produce LUHs.
OVERALL TREND IN DEFENCE SPENDING India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- Details of Defence Expenditure as a percentage of the Government Expenditure from Financial Year 2014-15 to 2022-23 are tabulated below:
TAMIL NADU DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- In Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC), 05 (five) nodes namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirappalli have been identified. As per information received from Government of Tamil Nadu, arrangements have been made through Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) etc. for potential investment of Rs 11,794 crore by 53 Industries & Organisations in TNDIC. As on date, Rs 3,861 crore have already been invested by the Industries/Organisations. The setting up of new industries in an area generates opportunities for direct and indirect employment. The support sought by Government of Tamil Nadu from time to time for the development of TNDIC are appropriately addressed.
SUPPORT TO ORDNANCE FACTORIES UNDER TCL India PIB 06 Feb 2023 -- Post Corporatisation of erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), the financial assistance provided by the Government to Troop Comforts Limited (TCL) during the FY 2021-22 (from 01.10.2021 to 31.03.2022) and FY 2022-23 is Rs 550.64 crore. The process of fabric manufacturing of newly designed digital combat uniform includes wet processing (chemical refining of fabric), dyeing (application of colour/shades) and printing (of design). Garmenting is the final stage where the stitched apparel is manufactured.
India-US Technology Initiatives Launched with Eye on China VOA 06 Feb 2023 -- A technology and defense initiative by India and the United States aims at countering China and reducing New Delhi's dependence on Russian weapons. Analysts say it also marks a significant push in tightening the U.S. and India's strategic partnership.
'Aatmanirbharta' in defence: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to dedicate to the nation HAL's Helicopter Factory at Tumakuru, Karnataka on 6th February India PIB 04 Feb 2023 -- In yet another step towards 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation a Helicopter Factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Tumakuru, Karnataka on February 06, 2023. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and senior officials of Ministry of Defence will be present on the occasion.
OPERATION SADBHAVANA IN LADAKH India PIB 03 Feb 2023 -- As part of 'Operation SADBHAVANA', Indian Army is undertaking multiple welfare activities such as running of Army Goodwill Schools, Infrastructure Development Projects and Education Tours etc. for the children living in remote areas of Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD India PIB 03 Feb 2023 -- To enhance functional autonomy, efficiency and unleash new growth potential and innovation in Ordnance Factories, the Government of India has decided to convert the production units of Ordnance Factory Board into 7 Defence Public Sector Undertakings. The details are as follows:
PROJECTS OF DRDO India PIB 03 Feb 2023 -- The Government has worked out the Mission Mode (MM) projects of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). As on date, DRDO is working on 55 MM Projects for a total sanctioned cost of Rs 73,942.82 crore.
Quad Senior Cyber Group Joint Cybersecurity Statement The White House 02 Feb 2023
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, there are a total of 111 payloads and 105 Space Debris identified as Indian Objects orbiting the Earth, as tracked and catalogued by USSPACECOM and published in Spacetrack website as on 20 January, 2023 India PIB 02 Feb 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today informed that there are a total of 111 payloads and 105 Space Debris identified as Indian Objects orbiting the Earth, as tracked and catalogued by USSPACECOM and published in spacetrack website, as on 20 Jan. 2023.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Government has not allowed external agencies to use ISRO facilities, and only Non-Government Indian entities (NGEs) are being allowed to use ISRO facilities and the technical support India PIB 02 Feb 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Government has not allowed external agencies to use ISRO facilities, and only Non-Government Indian entities (NGEs) are being allowed to use ISRO facilities and the technical support, as applicable, through IN-SPACe.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (February 02, 2023) India MEA 02 Feb 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 01 Feb 2023 -- 220.51 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.18 cr Second Dose and 22.75 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Visit of National Security Advisor to Washington DC (January 30-February 01, 2023) India MEA 01 Feb 2023 -- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on an official visit to Washington DC from 30 January to 1 February 2023. He is accompanied by senior Government of India officials as well as leaders of Indian industry.
Defence gets Rs 5.94 lakh crore in Budget 2023-24, a jump of 13% over previous year India PIB 01 Feb 2023 -- The Armed Forces have to be battle ready to meet any eventuality. Towards that end, Non-Salary revenue outlay has been enhanced significantly from Rs 62,431 crore in Budget Estimates (BE) 2022-23 to Rs 90,000 crore in BE 2023-24, representing a 44% jump. This expenditure is expected to close critical gaps in the combat capabilities and equip the Forces in terms of ammunition, sustenance of weapons & assets, military reserves etc.

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February 2023 - India Special Weapons News