Defence
Clashes with China: Indian warships were deployed at forward positions, says Navy Chief
Admiral Kumar asserted that the Indian Navy is fully confident of defending India's maritime interests and is carrying out the acquisition of platforms considering the possible security challenges before the country. He said that the Indian Navy has been keeping an eye on the presence of China's People's Liberation Army (Navy) in the Indian Ocean since 2007.
India ramps up air power in message to China not to misjudge New Delhi's resolve
The entire lot of 36 cutting edge Rafale fighter jets will be inducted in the Indian Air Force (IAF) by early next year. The Hindustan Times is reporting that the remaining six Rafale multi-role jets will be more advanced, coming with country-specific enhancements including long range air-to-air missiles, frequency jammers and advanced communications.
30 Light Combat Helicopters to be produced per annum, claims HAL
“We are looking at a total order of 150 LCH and can provide the 15 already ordered by the Air Force within a year”, said HAL Chairman A.R. Madhavan. In addition to the 123 Mark 1 Tejas, the company has an order to manufacture the more potent and effective 73 Mark 1-A, the new variant of the Tejas.
IAF to get two simulators for Jaguar aircraft for Rs 357 cr
The government has signed a contract for procurement of two Fixed Base Full Mission Simulators (FBFMS) for Jaguar Aircraft from HAL for IAF with five years Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) at a combined total cost of Rs 357 crore. These simulators would be installed at Air Force Stations in Jamnagar and Gorakhpur. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self Reliant India), India is continuously growing in its power to indigenously design, develop and manufacture advanced cutting-edge technologies and systems in the Defence Sector.
Anyone threatening India's sovereignty will be given befitting reply: Rajnath
"The brave soldiers of our army are capable of protecting every inch of India's land," Singh said while dedicating the Rezang La Memorial at Chushul in Ladakh to the nation. The Chushul plains memorial is situated right at the India-China border at an altitude of over 15,000 feet and it was constructed in 1963.
To counter China, India has to further boost engagement with neighbours: CDS
Noting that China is making "huge" inroads in South Asia, he said that in the Indian Ocean Region also, the country reinforced its position as a rising global power.General Bipin Rawat said that Myanmar and Bangladesh were the main recipients of Chinese military aid in the recent past, while significant investments were made in Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives to expand its strategic foothold.
Indian Coast Guard now one of world's prime maritime forces: Rajnath
While speaking at the Investiture Ceremony at the National Stadium Complex here, he said the growth of the maritime force was possible because of the morale, enthusiasm and energy shown by the Indian Coast Guard. Appreciating the professionalism of the force, he said its growth and confidence helped people in many crisis situations.
Indian Army to procure 118 Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks for Rs 7,523 cr
The order, worth Rs 7,523 crore, will provide further boost to the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector and is a big step towards achieving the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) goal, the ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had handed over an MBT Arjun Mk-1A to Army Chief General M.M. Naravane in Chennai on February 14, 2021.
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari to be next IAF chief
Commissioned into the IAF's fighter stream on December 29, 1982, Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has held various command, staff, and instructional appointments at various levels. "Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, presently Vice Chief of Air Staff, as the next Chief of Air Staff," a Defence Ministry statement said.
Pankaj Kumar Singh takes over as new BSF chief
Outgoing Indo-Tibetan Border Police DG S.S. Deswal, who was holding the additional charge as DG BSF, handed over the baton to Singh, who will be the 29th chief of the BSF, the largest border guarding force with over 2,65,000 men and women, and tasked with manning the international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Singh, who will hold the post till next December, has done a stint in the BSF earlier.
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