November 2023 - India Special Weapons News

28th Meeting of the Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) India MEA 30 Nov 2023 -- The 28th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 30 November 2023. Joint Secretary (East Asia) from Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation and Director-General, Boundary & Oceanic Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led the Chinese delegation.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to UAE (November 30, 2023) India MEA 30 Nov 2023
DELIVERY OF AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 17 (YARD 127) THIRD BARGE OF 11 x ACTCM BARGE PROJECT ON 30 NOV 23 AT NAVAL DOCKYARD, MUMBAI FOR NAD (KARANJA) India PIB 30 Nov 2023 -- Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) has been Delivered to Indian Navy on 30 Nov 23 in presence of Shri Shankar Mukharjee, INAS, AGM NAD (Karanja)
SIMULTANEOUS LAUNCH OF 'MAHE, MALVAN AND MANGROL', FIRST THREE SHIPS OF ASW SWC (CSL) PROJECT ON 30 NOV 23 AT CSL, KOCHI India PIB 30 Nov 2023 -- Mahe, Malvan and Mangrol, the first three ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL) project being built by CSL, Kochi for the Indian Navy, were launched on 30 Nov 23 at CSL, Kochi
Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces India PIB 30 Nov 2023 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on November 30, 2023, accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals amounting to Rs 2
India forms high-level panel to probe security concerns raised by U.S. People's Daily 30 Nov 2023 -- India's foreign ministry Wednesday said it has set up a high-level committee to look into the security concerns raised by the United States on a nexus between organized criminals, gun runners and terrorists.
Taliban Say Afghan Embassy in India Set to Resume Operations Soon VOA 29 Nov 2023 -- A senior Taliban government official has stated its representatives have taken control of Afghanistan's diplomatic missions in India, including the embassy in New Delhi.
US claims it foiled alleged Indian plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Press TV 30 Nov 2023 -- The United States has said it foiled an alleged Indian plot to assassinate an American-Canadian citizen in New York who advocated establishing a sovereign state for Sikhs in northern India.
India's new aircraft carrier plan against China exposes its 'tunnel vision' Global Times 29 Nov 2023 -- India is reportedly set to acquire its second indigenous aircraft carrier to counter China, with analysts saying on Wednesday that being able to build one's own carriers is a great accomplishment, but building them only to "counter China" shows its tunnel vision.
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag arrives at Muscat, Oman as part of overseas deployment to West Asia India PIB 29 Nov 2023 -- The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman, on November 29, 2023, for a three-day visit as part of the overseas deployment of ICG ships to West Asia
Army Chief Addresses Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) :'Securing India's Economic Growth' India PIB 29 Nov 2023 -- The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande addressed members of the Pune International Centre, Observer Research Foundation, Officers, Veterans and other distinguished guests on 27 November 2023 at Pune on the commemoration of 8th PDNS of Pune International Centre (PIC).
Create a culture of quality manufacturing for India to become a net defence exporter: Raksha Mantri to Indian defence manufacturers at DRDO Quality Conclave India PIB 29 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Indian defence manufacturers to create a culture of quality in defence production, terming it as a prerequisite to compete in the international market
NASA chief calls on Dr Jitendra Singh, discusses launching joint Satellite with ISRO India PIB 28 Nov 2023 -- India and the US will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) in the first quarter of next year, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA led by its Administrator Mr Bill Nelson who called on him in New Delhi today
Ministry of Defence inks contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to procure 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount & accessories worth ₹2956.89 Cr for Indian Navy India PIB 28 Nov 2023 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on 28th November, 2023, for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) along with associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of ₹2956
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveils crest of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal) India PIB 28 Nov 2023 -- The crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third amongst the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, was unveiled by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister Shri N Biren Singh, in New Delhi on November 28, 2023
Rumor on mass Indian worker influx China's 'cognitive warfare': Source CNA 26 Nov 2023 -- A recent rumor claiming that the Taiwanese government is to introduce as many as 100,000 migrant workers from India is part of China's cognitive warfare, a national security source said Saturday.
India and UK conduct Defence Consultative Group meeting India PIB 24 Nov 2023 -- Defence Secretary, Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the annual India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting in New Delhi on 24 November, 2023, along with his UK counterpart Mr David Williams, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence
INDIA- NEPAL JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN- XVII COMMENCES AT PITHORAGARH India PIB 24 Nov 2023 -- The Nepal Army contingent comprising of 334 personnel arrived in India to participate in 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Ships of Russian Navy and Indian Navy undergo artillery drills with sea and air targets in Bay of Bengal Russia MoD 23 Nov 2023 -- A two-day Russian-Indian naval exercise was concluded in the Bay of Bengal. The Russian Federation was represented by the Pacific Fleet destroyer Admiral Tributs and the medium sea tanker Pechenga. From the Indian Navy, the destroyer Ranvijay and the corvette Kiltan were involved.
Top Indian army officer calls for political solution to violence in Manipur People's Daily 23 Nov 2023 -- A top Indian army officer, Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, said the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur needs a political solution.
Transcript of Press Briefing by the Presidency on the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit (November 22, 2023) India MEA 23 Nov 2023
Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff & Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ink MoU on joint research and development in field of Defence Technology India PIB 23 Nov 2023 -- A Memorandum of Understanding between the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was signed on November 23, 2023 in New Delhi for technical collaboration and joint research and development in the field of Defence Technology
India Alleged to Have Plotted Assassination on US Soil VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- An alleged plot by Indian government agents to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil is a serious issue that Washington has raised with New Delhi, U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday.
DELIVERY OF MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 9 (YARD 77) India PIB 22 Nov 2023 -- The delivery of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 9 (Yard 77)', the third Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 22 Nov 23 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for INS Tunir
INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "AUSTRAHIND-23" India PIB 22 Nov 2023 -- The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising of 81 personnel departed for Australia today to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23
INS SUMEDHA MISSION DEPLOYED AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE India PIB 22 Nov 2023 -- As a part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on 21 November 2023
Transcript of Press Briefing on the India-Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (November 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Nov 2023
Transcript of Press Briefing by the Presidency on the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit (November 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Nov 2023
2nd Joint Working Group meeting of India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership held in New Delhi India PIB 21 Nov 2023 -- The 2nd India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership Joint Working Group meeting took place in New Delhi on November 21, 2023
INDIA-USA JOINT EXERCISE VAJRA PRAHAR COMMENCES IN UMROI, MEGHALAYA India PIB 21 Nov 2023 -- 14th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "VAJRA PRAHAR 2023" commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi today
LAUNCH OF MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 10 (YARD 78) India PIB 20 Nov 2023 -- The launch of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)', the fourth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 20 Nov 23 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SEPPL)
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi India PIB 20 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi on November 20, 2023
Maldives asks India to withdraw military, expected to 'facilitate more independent and equal diplomacy' Global Times 19 Nov 2023 -- One day after Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in as the 8th president of the Maldives, the new leader, who campaigned on altering his country's "India first" policy, has asked India to withdraw its military from the country.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit (November 17, 2023) India MEA 18 Nov 2023
Raksha Mantri holds talks with Minister of Defence of Timor-Leste in Jakarta India PIB 17 Nov 2023 -- On the second and final day of his engagements in Indonesia, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on November 17, 2023, held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence of Timor-Leste Rear Admiral Prof Dr Donaciano Do Rosario Da Costa Gomes in Jakarta
2023 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2023) India PIB 17 Nov 2023 -- The three-day long Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 (IPRD-2023) concluded today in New Delhi
DAY 2 2023 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2023) India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 (IPRD-2023), the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, continued today in New Delhi
LAUNCH OF 'AMINI', FOURTH SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) PROJECT ON 16 NOV 23 AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- 'Amini', the 4th of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 16 Nov 23 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with his Indonesian & Vietnamese counterparts on the sidelines of 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus in Jakarta India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his Indonesian and Vietnamese counterparts on the sidelines of 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16, 2023
INDIA - SRI LANKA JOINT EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI - 2023 COMMENCED TODAY India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise "Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023" commenced today in Aundh (Pune)
INDIAN NAVY COMPLETES SECOND GULF OF GUINEA ANTI PIRACY PATROL INS SUMEDHA FURTHERS INDIA'S NATIONAL INTERESTS India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- INS Sumedha is on an Extended Range Operational Deployment and is currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean along the West Coast of Africa
India committed to freedom of navigation, overflight & unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Indonesia India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh attended the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16, 2023
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 16, 2023) India MEA 16 Nov 2023
2023 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2023) India PIB 15 Nov 2023 -- The "Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023" (IPRD-2023), the three-day annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, commenced in New Delhi on 15 Nov 23.
Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence India PIB 13 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr Grant Shapps on November 13, 2023
INS SUMEDHA MISSION DEPLOYED AT WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA India PIB 13 Nov 2023 -- INS Sumedha in continuation with Indian Navy's mission-based deployment to West Africa and Atlantic made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia from 10-13 November 23
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meetings With Indian Officials DoD 10 Nov 2023
Joint Statement on the Fifth Annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue DoD 10 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the Fifth Annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in 2023.
Austin Marks 'Transformative' Ties With India at Talks in New Delhi DoD News 10 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lauded the strong partnership between the U.S. and India following his talks today with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
Transcript of Special briefing on the fifth India-USA 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue (November 10, 2023) India MEA 10 Nov 2023
Raksha Mantri & US Secretary of Defence discuss wide range of defence & strategic issues during bilateral talks in New Delhi India PIB 10 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin in New Delhi on November 10, 2023
INDIA & BANGLADESH NAVIES UNDERTAKE CORPAT & EX-BONGOSAGAR India PIB 10 Nov 2023 -- The 4th edition of Bilateral Exercise between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy, BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) by the two navies was conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal from 07 - 09 Nov 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2023
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2023
Joint Statement on the Fifth Annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the Fifth Annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in 2023.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, And Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh Remarks Before the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2023
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 09, 2023) India MEA 09 Nov 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before a Working Breakfast US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023
Austin Arrives in New Delhi Amid Strides in U.S., India Defense Innovation DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in New Delhi today, kicking off his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific.
Raksha Mantri & US Secretary of Defence to co-chair India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue & hold bilateral talks on November 10, 2023 India PIB 09 Nov 2023 -- US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin is visiting India on November 09 & 10, 2023 to co-chair the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and conduct a bilateral meeting with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
4 paramilitary troopers wounded in gunfight with rebels in India People's Daily 08 Nov 2023 -- At least four paramilitary troopers were wounded Tuesday in a gunfight with rebel group Naxals in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
INDUS-X Investor Strategy Session Harnesses Private Capital for Start-ups DoD 08 Nov 2023
Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue India MEA 08 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar will welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III for the Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on 10 November 2023.
First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue India PIB 08 Nov 2023 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence and US Department of Defence, organised the maiden INDUS-X Investors Meet on 8 November 2023 at New Delhi as a pre-cursor to the 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue
Prime Minister speaks with the President of Iran India MEA 06 Nov 2023
Prime Minister speaks with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India MEA 04 Nov 2023
CHANAKYA DEFENCE DIALOGUE 2023 CONCLUDED- SHAPING FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATIVE SECURITY India PIB 04 Nov 2023 -- The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023, a two-day groundbreaking event steered by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), concluded on 4th November with takeaways on Security Challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific
MARITIME SECURITY MEETING BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND SRI LANKAN NAVY India PIB 04 Nov 2023 -- The 33rd edition of annual IMBL meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka was held onboard INS Sumitra on Friday at the Indo - Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere at Palk Bay
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 3 November 2023 Gov.UK 03 Nov 2023
Blinken Heads to Japan, South Korea, India After Middle East Visit VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Japan, South Korea and India next week after his meetings in the Middle East to advance efforts to "support a free and open Indo-Pacific region."
Defence Secretary & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 15th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in New Delhi India PIB 01 Nov 2023 -- The 15th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on November 01, 2023

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