March 2023 - India Special Weapons News

COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 31 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India & Philippines held in New Delhi India PIB 31 Mar 2023 -- 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India and the Philippines was held in New Delhi on March 31, 2023.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs Rs 470 crore contract with Ultra Dimensions Pvt Ltd for modernisation of Naval Aircraft Yards at Goa & Kochi India PIB 31 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 31, 2023, signed a contract with Ultra Dimensions Pvt. Ltd. (UDPL), Vishakhapatnam for modernisation of Naval Aircraft Yards (NAYs) at Goa & Kochi, at a cost of approx. Rs 470 crore.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks over Rs 9,100 crore contracts for improved Akash Weapon System & 12 Weapon Locating Radars Swathi (Plains) for Indian Army India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- Providing a further boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, Ministry of Defence, on March 30, 2023, signed contracts for procurement of improved Akash Weapon System and 12 Weapon Locating Radars, WLR Swathi (Plains) for the Indian Army at an overall cost of over Rs 9,100 crore.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) & BrahMos Missiles worth Rs 1,700 crore India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 30, 2023, inked a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) {NGMMCB (LR)} and BrahMos Missiles at an approximate cost of over Rs 1,700 crore under Buy (Indian) Category.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs Rs 19,600 crore contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels & six Next Generation Missile Vessels for Indian Navy India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- In a huge boost to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, Ministry of Defence, on March 30, 2023, signed contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and six Next Generation Missile Vessels at an overall cost of approx. Rs 19,600 crore.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs contract with BEL for 13 Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for Indian Navy worth Rs 1,700 crore India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 30, 2023, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore for procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for Indian Navy at a total cost of over Rs 1,700 crore under Buy {Indian - IDMM (Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)} category.
Secure borders, holistic development & transformed global image: India rising as one of the strongest countries under PM Modi's leadership, says Raksha Mantri at 'Rising India Conclave' in New Delhi India PIB 30 Mar 2023 -- From secure borders & self-reliance to a strong economy & transformed global image, India is rising as one of the strongest countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
As Burmese refugees pour across border, India plans to build camps Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2023 -- India is preparing to build temporary refugee camps at its eastern border for more than 10,000 Burmese who have fled recent fighting in Myanmar's Chin state and Sagaing region.
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Regional Search And Rescue (SAR) Exercise in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh India PIB 29 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Coast Guard conducted Regional Search and Rescue exercise during 28 -29 March 2023 at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks two contracts with BEL, worth Rs 2,400 crore, for procurement of Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System 'Project Akashteer' for Indian Army & Sarang Electronic Support Measure systems for Indian Navy India PIB 29 Mar 2023 -- In yet another boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, Ministry of Defence, on March 29, 2023, signed three contracts - two with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad and one with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) - at a total cost nearly Rs 5,400 crore, to bolster the defence capabilities of the country.
INDIA- AFRICA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'AFINDEX-23' CONCLUDED AT FOREIGN TRAINING NODE, AUNDH, PUNE India PIB 29 Mar 2023 -- The 2nd edition of joint military exercise "The Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023)" culminated today at Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune.
PORT VISIT OF INS SUMEDHA AT ALGIERS India PIB 28 Mar 2023 -- INS Sumedha, presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Algiers, Algeria on 26 Mar 23 for an operational turn around. The ship was received at Port Algiers by officers of the Algerian Navy and officials from Embassy of India, Algiers.
India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, stability & enhance defence capabilities, says Raksha Mantri during 1st India-Africa Army Chiefs' Conclave in Pune India PIB 28 Mar 2023 -- India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, foster stability and enhance the defence capabilities together.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 27 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Raksha Mantri receives Rs. 224 Crore as Second Interim Dividend from BEL for FY 2022-23 India PIB 27 Mar 2023 -- Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a Navratna Defence PSU, presented the second interim dividend cheque of Rs. 224,27,53,160.40/- to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today on March 27, 2023.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BY DRDO India PIB 27 Mar 2023 -- DRDO undertakes design and development of products for use by Indian Armed Forces. After successful product trial and evaluation, the technology of the same is transferred to Indian industries for mass production by signing a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LATOT).
INNOVATIONS FOR DEFENCE EXCELLENCE (iDEX) SCHEME India PIB 27 Mar 2023 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework was launched by the Government with the aim to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace Sector by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia to promote self-reliance.
India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit: ISRO Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday morning launched a heavy lift LVM3 rocket carrying 36 OneWeb communications satellites.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 25 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
BRO opens strategic Leh-Manali Highway in record time of 138 days India PIB 25 Mar 2023 -- The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has opened strategically important Leh-Manali Highway (NH 3) on March 25, 2023 in record time of 138 days. Last year it took 144 days for BRO to open the highway for traffic. It is a 427 km long strategic highway connecting Ladakh to the rest of India via Manali, having strategic importance for the movement of the armed forces and their supplies to forward areas in Ladakh, as well as connecting the people of Ladakh to India.
THE SHIPS OF FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON VISIT ANTSIRANANA, MADAGASCAR India PIB 25 Mar 2023 -- The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi visited Port Antsiranana, Madagascar from 20 to 23 Mar 23 as part of long range training deployment. The ships were received by Officers from Malagasy Navy and reps from Indian Embassy at Madagascar.
CURTAIN RAISER India PIB 25 Mar 2023 -- The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the First batch of Agniveers is scheduled at INS Chilka on 28 Mar 23.
ARMY CHIEF PRESENTS PRESIDENT'S STANDARDS TO 49 ARMOURED REGIMENT, 51 ARMOURED REGIMENT, 53 ARMOURED REGIMENT AND 54 ARMOURED REGIMENT India PIB 25 Mar 2023 -- General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff presented the prestigious 'President's Standards' or 'Nishan' to four Armoured Regiments of the Indian Army, namely 49 Armoured Regiment, 51 Armoured Regiment, 53 Armoured Regiment and 54 Armoured Regiment during an impressive Standards Presentation Parade held at Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan on 25 March 2023.
Lithium Discovery Seen as Mixed Blessing in India's Kashmir VOA 25 Mar 2023 -- The discovery of major lithium deposits is being seen as a mixed blessing in India's troubled Kashmir region, where hopes for a major economic boost are tempered by fears of human displacement and damage to the territory's fragile ecology.
India's opposition figure Gandhi vows to keep fighting after removal from parliament Press TV 25 Mar 2023 -- Top Indian opposition figure and Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged to continue fighting to preserve India's democratic values, after he was expelled from the parliament following a defamation case over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indian Opposition Chief Loses Parliamentary Seat After Defamation Case VOA 24 Mar 2023 -- Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from parliament Friday, a day after he was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison on defamation charges over remarks that alluded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname.
India's Rahul Gandhi disqualified as lawmaker after conviction in defamation case People's Daily 25 Mar 2023 -- The Indian parliament on Friday disqualified the former leader of the main opposition party Indian National Congress (INC) Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker, a day after his conviction in a defamation case.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (March 24, 2023) India MEA 24 Mar 2023
Rights expert urges India to stop crackdown on Kashmir activists UN News 24 Mar 2023 -- India must immediately halt its crackdown on Kashmiri activists, the independent UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, said on Friday, calling for greater accountability.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs Rs 3,000 crore contract with BEL for procurement of two Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems 'Project Himshakti' India PIB 24 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 24, 2023, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad for procurement of two Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems 'Project Himshakti' at an overall cost of approximately Rs 3,000 crore. The project is under the Buy {Indian - IDMM (Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)} category comprising contemporary and niche technologies.
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR India PIB 24 Mar 2023 -- Government of India, in its budget 2018-19, has announced setting up of two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) to develop a holistic defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country. One corridor has been established in Uttar Pradesh with six nodes namely, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot & Lucknow and another in Tamil Nadu with five nodes namely, Chennai, Hosur, Coimbatore, Salem & Tiruchirappalli.
BULLET PROOF JACKETS AND HELMETS India PIB 24 Mar 2023 -- The Government undertakes procurement of Bullet Proof Jackets and Helmets for Armed Forces and other law enforcement forces from time-to-time from domestic manufacturers. These are procured as per laid down specifications and authorisation after due testing and evaluation.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY DEFENCE PRODUCT India PIB 24 Mar 2023 -- Several policy initiatives and reforms have been taken by Government in the past few years to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment, there by promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing in the country.
MANUFACTURING OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT India PIB 24 Mar 2023 -- The Government has given approval to 45 companies/JVs operating in Defence sector with Foreign OEMs. Further, the Government has taken several policy initiatives in past few years and brought reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in coming years.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 23 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 3,700 crore contracts with BEL for Medium Power Radars 'Arudhra' & 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers India PIB 23 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 23, 2023, signed two separate contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), at a total cost of over Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.
ANNUAL BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE KONKAN 2023 India PIB 23 Mar 2023 -- Konkan 2023, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy, was held from 20 to 22 Mar 23 off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.
India's Congress leader Gandhi sentenced to jail for remark on Modi Press TV 23 Mar 2023 -- Clashes have erupted across India in the wake of a court ruling that sentenced opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in prison in a criminal defamation case.
Search in India for Separatist Demanding Sikh Independence VOA 23 Mar 2023 -- Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh was little known inside India until a month ago. Now police have launched a massive manhunt for him in India's northern Punjab state after his calls for an independent Sikh homeland stoked fears of violence in a region that was gripped by a bloody insurgency four decades ago.
US Religious Freedom Commission Seeks Repeal of India's Anti-Conversion Laws VOA 23 Mar 2023 -- Leaders of Indian minority communities say controversial anti-conversion laws enacted in some states of India are aimed at persecuting and harassing Christian Muslim minorities, as the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concerns and called for the laws' revocation.
INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT THE 'SAM NO VARUNAH' COASTAL CAR RALLY India PIB 22 Mar 2023 -- The Coastal Motor Car Expedition will cover the entire Indian Coastline From Kolkata, West Bengal (26 Mar 23) to Lakhpat, Gujarat (19 Apr 23)
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
LAUNCH OF 'ANDROTH', SECOND SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) PROJECT ON 21 MAR 23 AT M/s GRSE, KOLKATA India PIB 21 Mar 2023 -- 'Androth', the second of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project, being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on 21 Mar 23 at M/s GRSE, Kolkata. The ship made her first contact with water of Hooghly River at 1430 Hrs at the Launch Ceremony presided over by VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi, FOC-IN-C (West).
India-Jordan Second Consultative Meeting on Defence Cooperation India PIB 21 Mar 2023 -- The second Consultative Meeting on Defence Cooperation between India and Jordan was held today in New Delhi. The two countries discussed a range of issues including military training and courses, Cyber Security, military exercises, military medicine and capacity building in various areas to enhance defence engagements.
INS SUJATA VISITS PORT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE India PIB 21 Mar 2023 -- INS Sujata, a ship based at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, visited Port Maputo, Mozambique as a part of Overseas Deployment from 19 to 21 Mar 23. The ship was received by Captain Nitin Kapoor, DA Pretoria, Commandant NRN Siva Babu, Coast Guard Afloat Support Team and Captain Florentino Jose' Narciso from Mozambican Navy amidst the fanfare of Mozambican Navy Band and traditional dance performances at the jetty.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 20 Mar 2023 -- 220.65 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.20 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister of Japan to India (March 20, 2023) India MEA 20 Mar 2023
KEEL LAYING OF TWO MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL PROJECT ON 20 MAR 23 AT M/S L&T SHIPYARD, KATTUPALLI India PIB 20 Mar 2023 -- Keel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) Project (Yard18001 - Samarthak & Yard 18002 - Utkarsh) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 20 Mar 23.
SELF RELIANCE IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION India PIB 20 Mar 2023 -- In order to promote Aatmanirbharta, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified four Positive Indigenisation Lists comprising 411 major weapons platforms/systems with an embargo on their import from defined timelines. Further, MoD has also notified three Positive Indigenisation Lists in respect of DPSUs, comprising 3,738 major Line Replacement Units/sub-system/ assemblies/sub-assemblies/components & spares with an embargo on their import from defined timelines. Further, more than 26,000 defence items have been uploaded on SRIJAN Portal and offered to the Industry for indigenisation.
EXPORT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS India PIB 20 Mar 2023 -- Department of Defence Production (DDP) issues authorisation for export of Munitions List items covered in Category 6 of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET). Such exports authorisation are granted as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by DDP.
4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India & the Maldives held in Male India PIB 19 Mar 2023 -- India and the Maldives conducted the 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue (DCD) in Male on March 19, 2023. The dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and his Maldivian counterpart, Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National Defence Forces Major General Abdulla Shamaal.
Massive manhunt underway in India's Punjab against pro-Khalistani leader Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- A massive search operation has been launched in the north Indian state of Punjab to arrest a radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathizer, Amritpal Singh, after he was declared a "fugitive" by the Punjab police and has been on the run since Saturday.
Situation with China 'fragile, dangerous' in Himalayan front, Indian FM warns Press TV 18 Mar 2023 -- India has warned that the situation between New Delhi and Beijing across a disputed border area in the western Himalayas remains "fragile" and "dangerous."
6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases People's Daily 17 Mar 2023 -- Amid a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in six states, India's health ministry has advised local governments to take a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection from spreading further, officials said Friday.
More than 170 Myanmar refugees arrested in India's Manipur state since January Radio Free Asia 17 Mar 2023 -- Authorities in northeast India's state of Manipur have detained at least 170 refugees from villages along the border with Myanmar since the start of the year, according to the refugees and an aid group, causing others to shelter in the jungle or return home to avoid arrest.
TACTICAL HELMETS FOR SIKH SOLDIERS India PIB 17 Mar 2023 -- Indian soldiers are provided the requisite protection to include Bullet Proof Jackets and Bullet Proof Helmets to operate in challenging environment. Safety of soldiers who are deployed on security duties is considered paramount. A modern day soldier needs to have all round protection from the newer and emerging threat of warfare. Sikh troops battling terrorism have been wearing Bullet Proof Patka over cloth patka while maintaining their religious identity. Tank Crew of Armoured Regiments also wear padded communication head gear.
COASTAL SECURITY India PIB 17 Mar 2023 -- Coastal monitoring and surveillance is being carried out on real time basis by Indian Coast Guard around India's coastline through Chain of Static Sensors (CSS) consisting of 46 radar stations. These Radars have been installed since 2011 and there are no known harmful effects on environment.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (March 16, 2023) India MEA 16 Mar 2023
SEMINAR ON EMERGING DISRUPTIVE AND FUTURISTIC TECHNOLOGIES India PIB 16 Mar 2023
Two-day workshop on 'Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms' organised by DRDO concludes in New Delhi India PIB 16 Mar 2023 -- The two-day workshop on 'Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms', organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in New Delhi, concluded on March 16, 2023. The workshop was organised by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, a DRDO laboratory, to address the need and future roadmap for implementation of Human Factor Engineering in product life cycle of indigenous products.
Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for the Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category India PIB 16 Mar 2023 -- A meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held on March 16, 2023 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition amounting to over Rs 70,500 crore under Buy {Indian-IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)}. Out of the total proposals, Indian Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crore, which largely includes indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, Utility Helicopters-Maritime etc.
EXERCISE LA PEROUSE - 2023 India PIB 16 Mar 2023 -- Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri and fleet tanker, INS Jyoti participated in the third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse conducted from 13 - 14 March 2023. The exercise was conducted in the Indian Ocean Region, and was aimed at enhancing maritime domain awareness and optimising maritime coordination amongst the participating navies in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Border Roads Organisation opens strategic Zoji La Pass after a closure of only 68 days India PIB 16 Mar 2023 -- Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened strategic Zojila Pass on the Greater Himalayan Range on 16 March 2023. The pass at 11,650 feet which acts as a gateway between Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir was kept open for traffic till January 06, 2023 through relentless snow clearance operations amidst tough weather conditions, ensuring that the Pass remained closed for only 68 days this year as compared to 73 days last year and 160-180 days in the yesteryears.
EXERCISE SEA DRAGON 23 India PIB 16 Mar 2023 -- A P8I aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on 14 Mar 23 to participate in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23', the third edition of the coordinated multi-lateral ASW exercise for Long Range MR ASW aircraft, conducted by the US Navy.
US holding joint drills with Canada, Japan, South Korea, India Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- The United States has launched anti-submarine drills with Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea, according to the US Navy.
Five Indo-Pacific Nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon US Navy 15 Mar 2023 -- Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 "Red Lancers" and VP-45 "Pelicans" join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), India Navy (INN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to begin multinational exercise Sea Dragon 23, March 15.
Indian Coast Guard Region (North East) organises 4th Table top exercise in Kolkata under Colombo Security Conclave to discuss maritime challenges in Indian Ocean Region India PIB 15 Mar 2023 -- Indian Coast Guard Region (North East) is conducting the fourth edition of Table top exercise under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave in Kolkata from March 14 to 16, 2023.
Raksha Mantri reviews progress in construction of various infrastructure projects along northern border during a high-level meeting in New Delhi India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on March 14, 2023 to review the progress in construction of various infrastructure projects on the northern border areas. The Raksha Mantri called for expediting all pending projects on top priority, stating that 'whole of nation' approach should be adopted in matters of national security. To fast-track the pending projects, it has been decided to set up a committee of Secretaries which will meet at frequent intervals.
DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile off Odisha coast India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023. The flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man portable launcher against high speed unmanned aerial targets, mimicking approaching and receding aircraft. The targets were successfully intercepted, meeting all mission objectives.
Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO's indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas in Bengaluru India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- Maiden successful flight-test of Power Take off (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on March 14, 2023. The PTO shaft is indigenously designed and developed by Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
INDIAN ARMY TAKES LEAD IN AWARDING FIRST CONTRACT FOR IDEX PROJECT AS PER THE REVISED PROCEDURE India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Army has taken a lead in awarding the first ever procurement order of an Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) project as per the revised procedure.
CURTAIN RAISER AWARD OF PRESIDENT'S COLOUR TO INS DRONACHARYA India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- INS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy, is being awarded the prestigious President's Colour on 16th March 23 by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. The President's Colour or the Nishan is considered the highest honour that the Supreme Commander, President of India, bestows on a unit for its exceptional service to the Nation.
JOINT INDIA SINGAPORE EXERCISE 'BOLD KURUKSHETRA' CONCLUDES AT JODHPUR India PIB 14 Mar 2023 -- The Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise from 06-13 March 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
Kremlin: Russia, India Oil Cooperation to Be Based on Contacts With Contractors Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- Russia will base its oil cooperation with India on contracts with contracting parties and not on media reports, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH JAPANESE MARITIME SELF DEFENCE FORCE India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Continuing with the conduct of Maritime Partnership Exercises (MPX) with Friendly Foreign Countries, INS Sahyadri exercised with Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki, an Akizuki Class Destroyer in the Arabian Sea on 11 March 2023.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks over Rs 900 crore contract for Normal Refit of Sindhukirti Submarine at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- In another boost to achieve 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Ministry of Defence, on March 13, 2023, signed a contract for Normal Refit of Sindhukirti Submarine at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam at an overall cost of Rs 934 crore. Sindhukirti is 3rd Kilo Class Diesel Electric Submarine. After completion of refit, Sindhukirti will be combat worthy and will join the active submarine fleet of the Indian Navy.
EXERCISE LA PEROUSE - 2023 India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse is scheduled to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from 13 to 14 March 2023. This edition will witness participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters of Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Navy and the United States Navy.
OFFSET AGREEMENTS IN DEFENCE DEALS India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- There are 15 Offset Agreements in defence deals signed during the last five years, details of which are tabulated below:
COMMON COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR COASTAL SECURITY India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- A Common Communication Plan (COMPLAN) for Coastal Security has been promulgated by Department of Border Management (BM-II Division)/Ministry of Home Affairs for coordination among various agencies for the coastal security of the country. Under this COMPLAN, following agencies are coordinating:
DEFENCE EXPORTS India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Department of Defence Production issues authorisation for export of Munitions List items covered in Category 6 of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET). The major defence equipment exported during last 05 years include Weapon Simulators, Tear Gas Launcher, Torpedo Loading Mechanism, Alarm Monitoring & Control, Night Vision Monocular & Binocular, Light Weight Torpedo & Fire Control Systems, Armoured Protection Vehicle, Weapons Locating Radar, HF Radio, Coastal Surveillance Radar etc. At present, the exports are being made to more than 80 countries all over the world. Names of the countries cannot be divulged due to strategic reasons. The details of export value during the last five years is as under:
INNOVATION IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION PROJECTS India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework was launched by the Government with the aim to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace Sector by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia to promote self-reliance.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HAL India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had concluded a contract with Government of Mauritius on 17th January, 2022 for export of one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III and associated deliverables. The total contract value is 17.670 million USD (around Rs 141.52 crore). As per the contract, the delivery was to be completed by 18 months, whereas HAL completed delivery ahead of schedule.
REDUCTION IN IMPORT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS DUE TO INDIGENOUS PROJECTS India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Many significant projects including 155mm Artillery Gun system 'Dhanush', Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', Surface to Air Missile system 'Akash', Main Battle Tank 'Arjun', T-90 Tank, T-72 Tank, Armoured Personnel Carrier 'BMP-II/IIK', Su-30 MK1, Cheetah Helicopter, Advanced Light Helicopter, Dornier Do-228, High Mobility Trucks, INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Chennai, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC), Arjun Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle, Bridge Laying Tank, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm Ammunition, Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle (MBPV), Weapon Locating Radar (WLR), Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), Software Defined Radios (SDR), Lakshya Parachute for Pilotless Target Aircraft, Opto Electronic Sights for Battle Tanks, Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, Inshore Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Interceptor Boat, Landing Craft Utility, 25 T Tugs, etc. have been produced in the country during the last few years.
MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH FRENCH NAVY India PIB 12 Mar 2023 -- Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate, in the Arabian Sea on 10 - 11 March 2023.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on First U.S.-Canada Indo-Pacific Dialogue The White House 11 Mar 2023
U. S. - Indo Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation Meets in India US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- The sixth meeting of the U.S. - Indo Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) concluded on Mar. 3 in India, marking a successful, bilateral exchange of information and best practices in the areas of ship construction and maintenance.
Pakistan reiterates its concern on India's irresponsible firing of BrahMos supersonic missile into Pakistani territory on March 9, 2022 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2023 -- A year ago, a supersonic missile BrahMos was fired from Suratgarh India into Pakistani territory on March 9, 2022. It endangered human life and property and posed a grave threat to regional and international peace, security and stability. Pakistan demonstrated exemplary restraint which is testament of our systemic maturity and unflinching commitment to peace as a responsible nuclear state.
MoD signs Rs 667 crore contract for six Dornier-228 aircraft from HAL to further bolster operational capability of Indian Air Force India PIB 10 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 10, 2023, signed a contract for procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of Rs 667 crore.
PARTICIPATION OF INS TRIKAND IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE/CUTLASS EXPRESS 23 (IMX/CE-23) India PIB 10 Mar 2023 -- INS Trikand participated in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) held in the Gulf from 05 to 09 March 2023. During the period, the ship exercised with naval units of Bahrain, Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and USA with the common aim of enhancing maritime security, keeping shipping lanes open and ensuring safety of navigation.
India, Australia Pledge to Consolidate Defense Ties VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Australia and India made significant progress in consolidating defense and security ties during talks the leaders of the two countries held Friday in New Delhi.
Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the State Visit of Australian PM to India (March 10, 2023) India MEA 10 Mar 2023
Indian gov't asks power companies to ensure no load-shedding in summer People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- India's federal power ministry Thursday said it has crafted a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power during the upcoming summer months.
THEATRE LEVEL OPERATIONAL READINESS EXERCISE (TROPEX-23) INDIAN NAVY'S LARGEST WAR GAME India PIB 09 Mar 2023 -- Indian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from Nov 22 - Mar 23, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea. The overall exercise construct included Coastal Defence exercise Sea Vigil and the Amphibious Exercise AMPHEX. Together, these exercises also witnessed significant participation from the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Coast Guard.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart Mr Richard Marles India PIB 09 Mar 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence of Australia Mr Richard Marles on March 09, 2023. Both the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment towards further strengthening the bilateral defence relationship. The telecon was reflective of the trust and friendship the two countries share especially in matters related to defence and security.
India, Australia Seek to Boost Security, Economic Ties VOA 09 Mar 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in India for a visit expected to consolidate ties as both geopolitics and commercial interests drive a closer partnership between the two countries.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Contracts for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL & three Cadet Training Ships from L&T signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi India PIB 07 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 07, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft & three Cadet Training Ships respectively in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
Holding of the first India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan India MEA 07 Mar 2023 -- In pursuance of the decisions made during the India-Central Asia Summit in 2022, India hosted the first India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan on 07 March 2023.
Raksha Mantri reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS Vikrant India PIB 06 Mar 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 06, 2023. He interacted with the Naval Commanders and witnessed the operational demonstrations at sea, highlighting the Navy's capability to undertake multi-dimensional missions towards safeguarding the maritime interests of the country.
INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE FRINJEX-2023 TO COMMENCE AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM India PIB 06 Mar 2023 -- The maiden Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 07th and 08th March 2023. It is for the first time armies of both the nations are engaging in this format with each contingent comprising of a Company Group each from the Thiruvananthapuram based Indian Army troops and French 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
Indian Navy Says Successfully Test-Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Arabian Sea Sputnik 06 Mar 2023 -- India has successfully test-launched the BrahMos medium-range supersonic cruise missile in the Arabian Sea, equipped with indigenous seeker and booster, which was designed with the country's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said on Sunday.
India's Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Rename Historical Places VOA 06 Mar 2023 -- India's Supreme Court has dismissed a Hindu nationalist leader's petition to rename all cities and historical places of the country, which he said had been named after those he called "barbaric foreign invaders" several centuries ago.
INS TRIKAND PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE/ CUTLASS EXPRESS 23 (IMX/ CE-23) India PIB 05 Mar 2023 -- INS Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 Feb to 16 Mar 23.
6TH JWGACTC MEETING IN INDIA (27 FEB - 03 MAR 23) VISIT OF US JOINT WORKING GROUP ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER TECHNOLOGY India PIB 04 Mar 2023 -- The 6th meeting of Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Co-operation (JWGACTC), constituted under the auspices of the Indo - US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), was organised in India from 27th February to 3rd March.
India: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell ends visit to India European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Mar 2023 -- Today, the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell concluded his visit to India, where he participated in the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting and the Raisina Dialogue.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi At the Raisina Dialogue: Quad Foreign Ministers' Panel US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Geeta Mohan of India Today US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2023
Joint Statement of the Quad Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2023 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Quad Countries Express Concern Over Militarization of Disputed Asian Seas VOA 03 Mar 2023 -- In a message aimed squarely at China, foreign ministers of the Quad grouping expressed concern Friday at the militarization of disputed territories in the South and East China Seas.
FIRST EVER PRIVATELY MANUFACTURED INDIGENISED FUZE OF ASW ROCKET HANDED OVER TO INDIAN NAVY India PIB 03 Mar 2023 -- Indian Navy today received a fully indigenised fuze YDB-60 for underwater Rocket RGB 60 manufactured for the first time by a private Indian industry.
KEEL LAYING OF THIRD 25T BP TUG, YARD 337 (ASHVA) AT M/S TITAGARH WAGONS PVT LTD, KOLKATA India PIB 03 Mar 2023 -- Keel for third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Yard 337 (Ashva) was laid by Capt VS Bawa, WPS (Kol) on 03 Mar 23 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Pvt Ltd, Kolkata. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Tug is proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Ministry of Defence.
Chinese FM Qin Gang meets with Indian counterpart Jaishankar; two sides to inject stability, positive energy to world Global Times 03 Mar 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday in New Delhi during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The ministers agreed on viewing and improving relations between the two countries from a historical perspective and strategic height, and to inject stability and positive energy into the world, while Qin urged that the important consensus between the two countries' leaders should be implemented.
Ice wall climbing competition in India-Chinese border area has defense implications Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2023 -- More than 100 people, including teams from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, participated in the first-ever ice wall climbing competition in northern India, to demonstrate athletic skills in brutal climatic conditions in the Himalayan Mountain region and to boost high-altitude sports and tourism in the area.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the State Visit of Prime Minister of Italy to India (March 02, 2023) India MEA 02 Mar 2023
Transcript of Media Briefing by Presidency after the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (March 02, 2023) India MEA 02 Mar 2023
Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions People's Daily 02 Mar 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed for unity to resolve prevailing geopolitical tensions at G20 foreign ministers' meeting being held in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Mar 2023
G20 Foreign Ministers Meet in India Under Shadow of Ukraine War VOA 01 Mar 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the Group of 20 are convening in the Indian capital, New Delhi, amid deepening geopolitical tensions sparked by the war in Ukraine that pose a challenge to efforts at consensus among the world's biggest economies.
Modi Urges Cooperation to Resolve Global Issues at G20 Talks VOA 01 Mar 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the Group of 20 convened Thursday in the Indian capital, New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countries to work together even if they do not agree on some issues.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (March 01, 2023) India MEA 01 Mar 2023
Union Cabinet approves procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL for Indian Air Force at a cost of over Rs 6,800 crore India PIB 01 Mar 2023 -- The Union Cabinet has approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 crore. The aircraft will be supplied over a period of six years.
Union Cabinet approves contract signing with L&T for three Cadet Training Ships, worth over Rs 3,100 crore, under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category India PIB 01 Mar 2023 -- The Union Cabinet has accorded approval to sign a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for acquisition of three Cadet Training Ships, at an overall cost of Rs 3,108.09 crore, under Buy {Indian-IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)} category. The delivery of ships is scheduled to commence from 2026.
EXERCISE SHINYUU MAITRI: INDIAN AIR FORCE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT EXERCISE WITH THE JAPANESE AIR SELF DEFENCE FORCE India PIB 01 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). The exercise is being organised on the side-lines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian, which is being conducted from 13 February 2023 to 02 March 2023 at Komatsu, Japan.

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