December 2024 - India Special Weapons News

Joint Statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Quad Cooperation US Dept. of State 30 Dec 2024 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan. The Quad is a diplomatic network of four countries committed to supporting a free and open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
KEEL LAYING OF THIRD CADET TRAINING SHIP (YARD 18005) India PIB 30 Dec 2024 -- Keel laying ceremony of the third Cadet Training Ship, Yard 18005, was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 30 Dec 24
MoD inks Rs 1,990 crore contract with MDL for construction of Air Independent Propulsion Plug for DRDO-AIP system & its integration to enhance endurance of conventional submarines India PIB 30 Dec 2024 -- Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts, worth approx. Rs 2,867 crore, for the construction of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Plug for DRDO-AIP system & its integration onboard Indian Submarines, and the integration of Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedo (EHWT) onboard the Kalvari-Class submarines. Both the contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on December 30, 2024.
Mastering frontier technologies is need of the hour; Military training centres readying our soldiers to deal with future challenges: Raksha Mantri at Army War College, Mhow India PIB 30 Dec 2024 -- "Mastering frontier technologies in today's constantly-evolving times is the need of the hour, and the military training centres are playing a crucial role in equipping & readying our soldiers to deal with future challenges," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the officers at the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh on December 30, 2024
India shows no willingness to extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh VOA 29 Dec 2024 -- India has shown no sign of complying with Bangladesh's formal request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from New Delhi. Hasina fled to India during the massive student-led protests of her regime earlier this year.
ISRO's year end mission to seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space India PIB 28 Dec 2024 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS, PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh informed here today that (Indian Space Research Organisation) ISRO's year-end mission scheduled for 30th December is going to be a historic one as it will seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TUSHIL AT CASABLANCA, MOROCCO India PIB 28 Dec 2024 -- As part of strengthening the bilateral relations and naval cooperation between India and Morocco, INS Tushil arrived at Casablanca, Morocco on 27 Dec 24
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- NEPAL JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN India PIB 28 Dec 2024 -- The Indian Army contingent comprising 334 personnel departed for Nepal today to participate in 18th edition of Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN
INS SARVEKSHAK ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS India PIB 27 Dec 2024 -- INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on 26 Dec 24 to undertake Joint Hydrographic Survey
YEAR END REVIEW 2024 India PIB 26 Dec 2024 -- 2024 witnessed some path-breaking achievements & breakthroughs as Ministry of Defence (MoD), marched ahead with renewed vigour to make India a strong, secure, self-reliant & prosperous nation, as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
SRI LANKA - INDIA EXERCISE - 2024 (SLINEX 24) India PIB 26 Dec 2024 -- The bilateral Naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka - India Exercise 2024) was conducted from 17 - 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command in two phases.
India faces diplomatic challenge as Bangladesh calls for Hasina's extradition VOA 25 Dec 2024 -- A formal request by Bangladesh to India to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after she was ousted by mass student-led protests, poses a diplomatic conundrum for New Delhi, say analysts.
Call for safety in Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camps after fatal fire VOA 25 Dec 2024 -- Sitting before a pile of dilapidated shacks and ashes in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, 80-year-old Rohingya refugee Amena Khatun began weeping as she talked about her 60-year-old son, Abul Hair.
India-China frozen ties witness thaw in 2024 VOA 23 Dec 2024 -- After a four-and-a-half-year military standoff along their disputed Himalayan border, ties between India and China witnessed a thaw in 2024 with both sides withdrawing troops from two flashpoints. But analysts say mistrust remains a key hurdle to restoration of friendly ties between the Asian giants.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (CPV & OIA) on Prime Minister's Visit to Kuwait (December 22, 2024) India MEA 22 Dec 2024
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (December 20, 2024) India MEA 21 Dec 2024
Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (CPV & OIA) on Prime Minister's Visit to Kuwait (December 20, 2024) India MEA 21 Dec 2024
13th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) and 6th round of India-Russia consultations on United Nations related issues India MEA 21 Dec 2024 -- Shri Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) visited Moscow on 19-20 December 2024 to co-chair the 13th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) cooperation and 6th round of consultations on UN related issues with H.E. Mr. Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
YARD 12707 (SURAT) AND YARD 12651 (NILGIRI) DELIVERED TO INDIAN NAVY India PIB 20 Dec 2024 -- In a historic milestone for the country's Aatmanirbharta, journey, two warships, a destroyer (Surat) and a frigate (Nilgiri) were delivered to the Indian Navy on 20 Dec 24
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 7,629 crore contract with L&T for K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for Indian Army India PIB 20 Dec 2024 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of Rs 7,628
DRDO, IIT Delhi & the industry sign 10 tripartite agreements during an event organised by DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence India PIB 19 Dec 2024 -- DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) organised an event titled 'DRDO-Industry-Academia - Global Approach to Readiness of Indigenous Military Applications' (DIA-GARIMA) at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024.
INS TUSHIL COMMENCED HER PASSAGE TO INDIA India PIB 19 Dec 2024 -- INS Tushil, the latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, set sail from Kaliningrad, Russia for India on 17 Dec 24, marking the beginning of her maiden operational deployment.
Plate Cutting Ceremony for the first of 14 FPV and first of six NGOPV being constructed by MDL for ICG held in Mumbai India PIB 19 Dec 2024 -- Plate Cutting Ceremony for the first of the 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) and first of the six Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India Boundary Question reaches six points of consensus Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- The 23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India Boundary Question was held on Wednesday in Beijing where six points of consensus were reached.
Chinese VP meets India's national security adviser Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Shri Ajit Doval, India's national security adviser and special representative for the India-China boundary question, in Beijing on Wednesday.
23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China India MEA 18 Dec 2024 -- The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, respectively Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, and Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was held in Beijing on 18 December 2024.
ACCIDENT IN MUMBAI HARBOUR INVOLVING INDIAN NAVY CRAFT AND CIVIL FERRY NEEL KAMAL India PIB 18 Dec 2024 -- At about 1600 h on 18 Dec 24 a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with a passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja, Mumbai
Raksha Rajya Mantri presides over Commissioning of Indian Navy's 2nd State-of-the-Art Survey vessel INS Nirdeshak India PIB 18 Dec 2024 -- INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of Survey Vessel (Large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy, in a ceremony presided over by Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth on 18 December 2024 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the State visit of President of Sri Lanka to India (December 16, 2024) India MEA 17 Dec 2024
KEEL LAYING OF SIXTH SHIP (BY 528, MAGDALA) OF ASW SWC PROJECT AT CSL, KOCHI India PIB 17 Dec 2024 -- Keel Laying of the sixth ship (BY 528, Magdala) of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project was undertaken in presence of RAdm Satish Shenai, CSO (Training), Southern Naval Command on 17 Dec 24
Raksha Mantri chairs Consultative Committee meeting for Ministry of Defence on roles & functions of new DPSUs India PIB 17 Dec 2024 -- A meeting of Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was held in New Delhi on December 17, 2024
Sri Lanka, India shore up ties in Sri Lankan president's first overseas visit VOA 16 Dec 2024 -- India and Sri Lanka vowed to bolster ties during a visit to New Delhi by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, whose left-leaning coalition won a landslide majority in parliamentary elections last month.
ICG's Offshore Patrol Vessel and Fast Patrol Vessel make port of call in Maldives India PIB 16 Dec 2024 -- Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vaibhav and Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Abhiraj made a port of call at Male, Maldives on December 16, 2024, as part of their overseas deployment to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
SRI LANKA-INDIA EXERCISE - 24 (SLINEX-24) India PIB 16 Dec 2024 -- The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise) will be conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command
STEEL CUTTING OF FIRST NEXT GENERATION MISSILE VESSEL (NGMV) FOR INDIAN NAVY AT COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED, KOCHI India PIB 16 Dec 2024 -- 'Steel Cutting' ceremony of the first ship of Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV), was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on 16 Dec 24, Kochi in the presence of Cmde S Parthiban, Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi
The 23rd Special Representatives' Meeting on China-India Boundary Question to Be Held in Beijing PRC MofA 16 Dec 2024
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF SUPRABAL JANASEWASHREE GENERAL ASHOK RAJ SIGDEL'S VISIT TO INDIA: STRENGTHENING BILATERAL TIES AND ACHIEVING KEY MILESTONES India PIB 15 Dec 2024 -- The visit of Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India from 11th to 14th December 2024 has marked a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding ties between the Nepali Army and the Indian Army.
STRENGTHENING MARITIME TIES - ADM DINESH K TRIPATHI, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF EMBARKS ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDONESIA India PIB 14 Dec 2024 -- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), is on a four day official visit to Indonesia from 15 to 18 Dec 24
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (December 13, 2024) India MEA 13 Dec 2024
LAUNCH OF SEVENTH MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 14 (YARD 82) India PIB 13 Dec 2024 -- Launch ceremony of seventh MCA Barge, LSAM 14 (Yard 82) was held on 12 Dec 24 at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, west coast launch site of M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd Visakhapatnam
HQIDS organises Workshop on Making India Self-Reliant in IC Chip Manufacturing India PIB 13 Dec 2024 -- Considering the immense importance of IC manufacturing technology, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) organised a one-day Workshop on the theme "Energizing Semiconductor Ecosystem to Make India Self-Reliant in IC Chip Manufacturing" on 13th Dec 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
GENERAL ASHOK RAJ SIGDEL'S DAY THREE IN INDIA FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING DEFENCE COLLABORATION India PIB 13 Dec 2024 -- On the third day of his official visit to India, Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, continued his engagement to further solidify the defence cooperation between Nepal and India
CURTAIN RAISER - COMMISSIONING OF NIRDESHAK THE SECOND SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT India PIB 13 Dec 2024 -- The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest survey ship, Nirdeshak, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on 18 Dec 24.
Indian Light Tank achieves major milestone by firing a number of rounds accurately at High Altitude India PIB 12 Dec 2024 -- Indian Light Tank (ILT) has achieved a major milestone by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4200m, at a High Altitude Location with consistently accurate results
Ministry of Defence signs contract with HAL for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft India PIB 12 Dec 2024 -- In a major boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative of the government, a contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment has been signed between Ministry of Defence and M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today on 12
9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue held in New Delhi to explore new initiatives to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation India PIB 12 Dec 2024 -- The 9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue took place in New Delhi on December 12, 2024
Nepal's Chief of Army Staff calls on Raksha Mantri in New Delhi; Both sides discuss ways to further bolster bilateral defence cooperation India PIB 12 Dec 2024 -- Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, and held discussions on a number of issues pertaining to the bilateral relations
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARTIYA ANTRIKSH SPACE STATION India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- The vision for space in the Amrit kaal envisages including other things, establishing an operational BharatiyaAntariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and Indian Crewed Lunar Mission by 2040
STEEL CUTTING OF SECOND FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY AT KATTUPALLI India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- 'Steel Cutting' ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 11 Dec 24, in presence of RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, HSL and M/s L&T
NEPALI ARMY CHIEF GENERAL ASHOK RAJ SIGDEL MARKS DAY TWO OF HIS OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDIA WITH KEY ENGAGEMENTS AND DISCUSSIONS India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, on his official visit to India, marked the day filled with high-level engagements and interactions
The 21st meeting of Russian-Indian Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation takes place in Moscow Russia MoD 10 Dec 2024 -- The 21st meeting of Russian-Indian Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation took place in Moscow.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Minister of Defence of Republic of India Rajnath Singh Russia MoD 10 Dec 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Minister of Defence of Republic of India Rajnath Singh.
21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation, Moscow India MEA 10 Dec 2024 -- The 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024.
Raksha Mantri calls on the President of Russia in Moscow India MEA 10 Dec 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow on December 10, 2024, on the margins of the 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls on Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow India PIB 10 Dec 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow on December 10, 2024, on the margins of the 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC)
Raksha Mantri & his Russian counterpart co-chair 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation in Moscow India PIB 10 Dec 2024 -- The 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024
SUPRABAL JANASEWASHREE GENERAL ASHOK RAJ SIGDEL, CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, NEPALI ARMY ARRIVES ON A VISIT TO INDIA India PIB 10 Dec 2024 -- Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, commenced a significant official visit to India today, marking a key step in further strengthening the defence relations between Nepal and India.
Transcript of Media Statement by Foreign Secretary in Dhaka India MEA 09 Dec 2024
ICG conducts second bilateral meeting with Philippine Coast Guard as part of the ongoing cooperation framework India PIB 09 Dec 2024 -- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the second bilateral meeting with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on December 09, 2024, at ICG HQs, New Delhi as part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under the MoU signed between the two Coast Guards
INS Tushil, latest multi role stealth guided missile frigate, commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Russia India PIB 09 Dec 2024 -- INS Tushil (F 70), the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 09, 2024
DG DIA to visit Greece to further strengthen defence ties India PIB 09 Dec 2024 -- Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lieutenant General DS Rana will pay an official visit to Greece from December 10-11, 2024
India not pursuing shared BRICS currency, analysts say VOA 08 Dec 2024 -- India is not pursuing the creation of a shared BRICS currency, an idea that has met with a strong verbal pushback from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, but the South Asian giant is making efforts to promote trade in its local currency, according to analysts in New Delhi.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (December 06, 2024) India MEA 06 Dec 2024
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HUB IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 06 Dec 2024 -- Government has taken various initiatives to develop India into a research and technology hub. Some of them are as follows:
CURTAIN RAISER - COMMISSIONING OF INS TUSHIL India PIB 06 Dec 2024 -- The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, on 09 Dec 24. The ceremony will be presided over by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, as the Chief Guest, with many high ranking Russian and Indian government and defence officials present.
3rd India-Viet Nam Security Dialogue India MEA 05 Dec 2024 -- The Third India-Viet Nam Security Dialogue was co-chaired by Mr. Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Adviser and Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security on 05 December 2024 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Second India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue India MEA 03 Dec 2024 -- The second India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue was convened in New Delhi on 3 December 2024.
DAC approves 05 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs. 21,772 Crores to augment defence preparedness India PIB 03 Dec 2024 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on December 03, 2024, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 05 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs
India - MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support DSCA 02 Dec 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
INDIA - MALAYSIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE HARIMAU SHAKTI COMMENCES IN BENTONG CAMP, MALAYSIA India PIB 02 Dec 2024 -- The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia
INDIA AND CAMBODIA COMMENCES INAUGURAL JOINT TABLE TOP EXERCISE CINBAX IN PUNE India PIB 01 Dec 2024 -- The 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune today
India's top court weighs in on mosque-temple controversy VOA 01 Dec 2024 -- A trial court's order that triggered violence this week, leaving six Muslims dead, should be taken to the Uttar Pradesh state's highest court, India's Supreme Court said Friday.

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