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February 2024 - India Special Weapons News
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- Readout of Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary Canegallo's Participation in the U.S.-India Homeland Security Dialogue DHS 29 Feb 2024
- KEEL LAYING OF CADET TRAINING SHIP India PIB 29 Feb 2024 -- Keel Laying Ceremony of the first Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18003) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 29 Feb 24
- DRDO successfully flight tests Very Short Range Air Defence System India PIB 29 Feb 2024 -- DRDO conducted two successful flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on 28th & 29th Feb 2024 from a ground based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
- India launches air base in Mauritius amid China's regional sway Press TV 29 Feb 2024 -- India and Mauritius have jointly inaugurated an Indian-financed air base on the island of Agalega in Mauritius.
- Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (February 29, 2024) India MEA 29 Feb 2024
- LAUNCH OF AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE BARGE, LSAM 18 (YARD 128) 4TH BARGE OF 11 x AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE PROJECT ON 28 Feb 24 AT M/S SURYADIPTA PROJECT PVT LTD, THANE India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18', 4th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 28 Feb 24
- Defence Secretary interacts with German Defence Industry India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane interacted with the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) at Berlin on 28 Feb, 2024
- Defence Secretary co-chairs India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting in Berlin India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin on 27 Feb 2024 with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Mr Benedikt Zimmer
- INDIAN NAVY - NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU ANTI NARCOTICS OPERATIONS AT SEA India PIB 28 Feb 2024 -- In a coordinated operation at sea, the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) apprehended a suspicious vessel carrying almost 3300 Kgs contraband (3089 Kgs Charas, 158 Kgs Methamphetamine 25 Kgs Morphine)
- INDIAN ARMY STRENGTHENS BRIDGING CAPABILITY WITH 46-METER MODULAR BRIDGE India PIB 27 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Indian Army bolstered its bridging capability with the induction of the 46-meter Modular Bridge
- Gov't forces kill 4 Naxals in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 28 Feb 2024 -- Four Naxals were killed in a fierce gunfight with the joint contingent of police and paramilitary troops Tuesday in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
- Media reports regarding Indian nationals seeking discharge from the Russian Army India MEA 26 Feb 2024 -- "We have seen some inaccurate reports in the media regarding Indians with the Russian army seeking help for discharge."
- Iran slams fresh US-UK airstrikes on Yemen IRNA 25 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced fresh US-UK airstrikes on Yemen, saying that the attacks violate the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- DRDO hands over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology to industries during Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 India PIB 25 Feb 2024 -- To enhance cooperation and synergy with the industry, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised a DRDO-Industry Meet on February25, 2024 during the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 at Pune
- INDIA-JAPAN JOINT EXERCISE 'DHARMA GUARDIAN' COMMENCES IN RAJASTHAN India PIB 25 Feb 2024 -- The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force commenced today at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan
- Rs three lakh crore annual defence production & Rs 50,000 crore exports expected by 2028-29: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 24 Feb 2024 -- "The Government, headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is focusing on long-term gains and not short-term outcomes to make India a developed nation by 2047," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at a Defence Summit organised by a private media organisationin New Delhi on February 24, 2024
- INDIAN NAVY'S MISSION DEPLOYED DESTROYER PROVIDES CRITICAL EOD & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO MV IN DISTRESS India PIB 24 Feb 2024 -- Palau Flagged MV Islander caught fire after an attack likely by drone/ missile on 22 Feb 24
- Raksha Mantri & Netherlands Defence Minister discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation during talks in New Delhi India PIB 23 Feb 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister Ms Kajsa Ollongren in New Delhi on February 23, 2024
- EU sanctions against Chinese, Indian firms over trade with Russia 'can't help Ukraine win war' Global Times 22 Feb 2024 -- Ahead of the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which falls on Saturday, the EU has reportedly agreed a new package of sanctions against Russia that targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of "supporting Moscow's war effort." The relevant Chinese firms are yet to respond to the sanctions.
- Deputy Secretary Verma's Meetings with the Government of India in New Delhi, India US Dept. of State 22 Feb 2024
- INDUS-X Summit Convenes in New Delhi, India DoD 21 Feb 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) participated in the second India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit today in New Delhi, India.
- Fact Sheet: India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) DoD 21 Feb 2024 -- In June 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) launched the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X), guided by a bilateral collaboration agenda.
- 'India Out' Campaign Gains Traction in Bangladesh VOA 21 Feb 2024 -- Opponents of Bangladesh's Awami League, frustrated by the Sheikh Hasina-led party's runaway victory in elections last month, are promoting a boycott of goods made in neighboring India, which they suspect of covertly working to keep Hasina in power.
- 21st round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting India MEA 21 Feb 2024 -- The 21st round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on 19th February 2024.
- The 21st China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chinese side of Moldo-Chushul border on Monday, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. Global Times 21 Feb 2024 -- The 21st China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chinese side of Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on Monday, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday. Both sides engaged in positive, in-depth and constructive communication on addressing the border issues of mutual concern. Both sides agreed to continue communication through military and diplomatic channels to reach a solution acceptable to both sides. The two sides agreed to maintain peace in the border areas, according to the ministry.
- Iran's Dena destroyer participates in India's Milan 2024 naval drills Press TV 21 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Navy has dispatched its domestically designed and manufactured Dena destroyer to India to participate in the Milan 2024 multilateral naval exercise, which is the Indian Navy's biggest ever maneuver.
- Aeronautical Development Agency Signs MoU with Indian Air Force India PIB 21 Feb 2024 -- Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic Weapons and Sensors for LCA Tejas aircraft
- Bound by shared values and common interests, India & the U.S. are key stakeholders in Indo-pacific region, says Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane in INDUS-X Summit India PIB 21 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane has stressed that navigating the complex dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, India and the United States are key stakeholders in the region, bound by shared values and common interests
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister of Greece to India (February 21, 2024) India MEA 21 Feb 2024
- Indian Farmers Pause March to Delhi After Protester's Death VOA 21 Feb 2024 -- Indian farmers paused their protest march for two days after clashes with police left one protester dead, the protest leaders said Wednesday.
- Digital Flight Control Computer for Tejas Mk1A Flown successfully India PIB 20 Feb 2024 -- In a significant development towards Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated in prototype LSP7 and successfully flown on 19th Feb 2024
- U.S. Forces Participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise MILAN US Navy 19 Feb 2024 -- U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) joined ships, aircraft and personnel from India and numerous other navies to begin Exercise MILAN 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 19.
- IAF CONDUCTS 'EXERCISE - VAYU SHAKTI-24' IN RAJASTHAN India PIB 17 Feb 2024 -- Pokhran range near Jaisalmer reverberated with thunderous explosions and applause, on 17 February 2024, as the Indian Air Force showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower
- India approves $10 billion military buying spree in pivot to West Press TV 17 Feb 2024 -- India's defense ministry has approved the procurement of 15 maritime patrol aircraft from Airbus and six air-refuel aircraft
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 crore to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard India PIB 16 Feb 2024 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 84,560 crore
- India's main opposition says bank accounts frozen ahead of elections Press TV 16 Feb 2024 -- India's main opposition Congress party says its bank accounts have been frozen by the income tax department weeks before the expected announcement of national elections.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 16 Feb 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Feb 2024
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to the UAE and Qatar (February 15, 2024) India MEA 15 Feb 2024
- MoD's procurement on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) crosses Rs 1 Lakh Crore milestone India PIB 15 Feb 2024 -- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) achieved a significant milestone by becoming the only ministry to cross the figure of Rs 1 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of procurement through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) since its inception in 2016
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to the UAE (February 14, 2024) India MEA 14 Feb 2024
- Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varaha makes a port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique as part of strategic overseas deployment to East Africa India PIB 14 Feb 2024 -- Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Varaha made a significant port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique on 14 February, 2024 as a part of ongoing strategic overseas deployment to East Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the ongoing diplomatic maritime engagements
- Aatmanirbharta in Defence: MoD signs contract worth Rs.1,752 Cr with AWEIL for 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns for Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard India PIB 14 Feb 2024 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on February 14, 2024 with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd
- Made-in-India 'killer' drones fly in Gaza sky as Israeli genocide rages on: Report Press TV 13 Feb 2024 -- An Indian conglomerate has dispatched Hermes 900 killer drones to Israel as the UAVS are extensively used in the regime's indiscriminate bombing campaign in the Gaza strip amid the genocidal war, a report says.
- AIR ACCIDENT ON HAWK 132 AIRCRAFT India PIB 13 Feb 2024 -- One Hawk aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Kalaikunda, West Bengal today during a training sortie
- MoD inks contract worth Rs.2269.54 Cr with BEL to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems for Indian Navy India PIB 13 Feb 2024 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on 13 February 2024 in New Delhi, for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment / accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost of Rs
- Release of eight Indian Nationals detained in Qatar India MEA 12 Feb 2024 -- The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in Qatar. Seven out of the eight of them have returned to India.
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Visit of Prime Minister to UAE (February 12, 2024) India MEA 12 Feb 2024
- India and Rwanda hold their maiden Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting India PIB 09 Feb 2024 -- India and Rwanda held the first edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Kigali, Rwanda on February 8, 2024 to discuss a wide range of opportunities to enhance defence cooperation between the two countries
- STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE India PIB 09 Feb 2024 -- As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India's military expenditure from the year 2019 to 2022 is as under:
- FDI IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 09 Feb 2024 -- Defence Industry sector was opened up in May 2001 for private sector participation
- Raksha Rajya Mantri visits Saudi General Authority for Defence Development in Riyadh; Discusses avenues for further cooperation during talks with its President India PIB 09 Feb 2024 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, who headed the Indian delegation for the World Defence Show 2024 in Riyadh, concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia on February 08, 2024
- MHA decides to scrap Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to ensure the internal security of the country and maintain the demographic structure of India's North Eastern States bordering Myanmar India PIB 08 Feb 2024 -- Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of India's North Eastern States bordering Myanmar
- Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (February 08, 2024) India MEA 08 Feb 2024
- 17TH IN - FN STAFF TALKS India PIB 08 Feb 2024 -- 17th Indian Navy (IN) - French Navy (FN) Staff Talks was held from 06-07 Feb 24 at New Delhi
- Indian court allows Hindus to pray in another disputed mosque Press TV 08 Feb 2024 -- In one of the most sensitive religious disputes in India, the country's court permits Hindu worshipers to pray inside a mosque in the north Indian city of Varanasi.
- SECURITY SITUATION IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH India PIB 07 Feb 2024 -- The Government has a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and the security situation has improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir
- Time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan India PIB 07 Feb 2024 -- Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has stressed that as the country is going through Amrit Kaal, it is time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem
- NATIONAL POLICY TO COMBAT LEFT WING EXTREMISM India PIB 07 Feb 2024 -- As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments
- PROCURING OF WEAPONS BY CAPFS India PIB 07 Feb 2024 -- In order to promote indigenous manufacturing, the arms and ammunition sector has been opened to the private industry
- India Projects Naval Power in Arabian Sea Amid Houthi Strikes, Piracy Resurgence VOA 07 Feb 2024 -- From helping douse a fire on a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker hit by a Houthi missile on January 26 to rescuing vessels hijacked by pirates, Indian navy warships have been providing security to merchant ships in the Arabian Sea.
- China's scientific research activities in relevant waters for peaceful purposes, says FM on Xiang Yang Hong 03 upcoming port call Global Times 06 Feb 2024 -- "China's scientific research activities in relevant waters are for peaceful purposes and aimed at contributing to humanity's scientific understanding of the ocean. The activities are in strict compliance with the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in response to the docking of Chinese scientific research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 in the Indian Ocean later this week.
- Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with the Kashmiri People on the 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Feb 2024 -- 05 Feb 2024
- DRDO carries out successful flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target 'ABHYAS' from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur India PIB 05 Feb 2024 -- Four flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) - ABHYAS were successfully carried out by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha during January 30 to February 02, 2024
- India has little room for maneuver to delay withdrawing its troops from Maldives: experts Global Times 04 Feb 2024 -- India will withdraw its troops from Maldives by March 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives said after the second high-level meeting between the two sides in New Delhi.
- DELIVERY OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, MAHABALI India PIB 03 Feb 2024 -- 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali has been delivered to Indian Navy on 02 Feb 24 in presence of Rear Admiral Subir Mukherjee, NM, ASY(Kochi)
- INS Sandhayak, first Survey Vessel Large ship, commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri in Visakhapatnam India PIB 03 Feb 2024 -- INS Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on February 03, 2024
- SWIFT RESPONSE BY MISSION DEPLOYED INDIAN NAVAL PLATFORMS FOIL ANOTHER PIRACY ATTEMPT ALONG EAST COAST OF SOMALIA India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- Information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel FV Omari was monitored on 31 Jan 24
- HIJACKING OF VESSELS BY PIRATES India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- Seven incidents of hijacking of vessels on high seas by pirates have been reported during the last three years
- DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- The Government has drawn various action plans to strengthen the country's defence ecosystem
- MARITIME SECURITY India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- Indian Navy units are regularly deployed on Mission Based Deployments in our areas of interest in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to enhance maritime security
- INDUCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN INDIAN ARMY India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- Indian Army has proposed to introduce phased induction of a limited number of Electric Vehicles in 'Peace Stations' across the country.
- EXERCISE VAYUSHAKTI-2024 India PIB 02 Feb 2024 -- The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer
- Big leap in Space Defence Technology: Green Propulsion System, developed under DRDO's Technology Development Fund, successfully demonstrates in-orbit functionality India PIB 01 Feb 2024 -- A Green Propulsion System, developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO, has successfully demonstrated in-orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58 mission
- India - MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft DSCA 01 Feb 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.99 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Record over Rs 6.21 lakh crore allocation to Ministry of Defence in Interim Union Budget 2024-25; 4.72% more than FY 2023-24 India PIB 01 Feb 2024 -- In the current geopolitical scenario and with the twin objective of promoting self reliance and exports, the Defence Budget has touched Rs 6,21,540
- CURTAIN RAISER India PIB 01 Feb 2024 -- The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest Survey Vessel Sandhayak, at Naval Dockyard, Vizag on 03 Feb 24 in the presence of the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh as Chief Guest, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, FOC-in-C Eastern Naval Command and other distinguished guests including senior naval officers and GRSE officials
- Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (February 01, 2024) India MEA 01 Feb 2024
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