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Date of Event: Dec 10, 2024

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India successfully tests 'Very Short-Range Air Defence System' missile​

The tests were done on February 28 and 29 from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha state from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Image: Collected

India has conducted two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile which can neutralise enemy aircraft, drones, and helicopters.

The tests were done on February 28 and 29 from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha state from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur on the coast of the Bay of Bengal.​

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"These tests were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets under different interception scenarios. During all the test flights, the targets were intercepted and destroyed by the missiles, meeting the mission objectives," the Defence Ministry said.

Officials said the missiles have a range of up to six kilometres.

VSHORADS is a Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other Defence Research Development Organization laboratories and Indian industry partners.

VSHORADAS missile incorporates many novel technologies including miniaturised Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics which have been successfully proven during the tests. The missile is propelled by a dual-thrust solid motor and is meant for neutralising low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. The design of the missile including the launcher has been highly optimized to ensure easy portability.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian army and industry involved in the successful development trials and stated this new missile is equipped with modern technologies.
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US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys to India

the Defence Security Cooperation Agency is an agency within the United States Department of Defence.

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US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys to India
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Published: 24 Aug 2024, 11: 45

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a release.

Notably, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency is an agency within the United States Department of Defence.

"The Government of India has requested to buy AN/SSQ-53G High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare (HAASW) sonobuoys; AN/SSQ-62F HAASW sonobuoys; AN/SSQ-36 sonobuoys; technical and publications and data documentation; US Government and contractor engineering and technical support; and other related elements of logistics and program services and support. The estimated total cost is USD 52.8 million," the agency stated.

This proposed sale will support US' foreign policy and national security objectives by helping to strengthen the United States-India strategic relationship and improving the security of a major defence partner that continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.

The proposed sale will also improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing its capacity to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations from its MH-60R helicopters. India will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The agency further added that the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor(s) will be Sparton Corporation, located in De Leon Springs, FL, or Undersea Sensor Systems Inc. (USSI), located in Columbia City, IN, or a combination of both. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale, it added.​

 

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ভারত মাঝারি পাল্লার ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র অগ্নি-৪ এর সফল উৎক্ষেপণ করেছে। স্ট্র্যাটেজিক ফোর্সেস কমান্ডের অধীনে অগ্নি-৪ ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র উৎক্ষেপণ করা হয়েছে। ভারতের প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের বিবৃতি অনুযায়ী, ওড়িশার চাঁদিপুরের ইন্টিগ্রেটেড টেস্ট রেঞ্জ থেকে ক্ষেপণাস্ত্রটি উৎক্ষেপণ করা হয়েছিল। এদিকে অগ্

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ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র অগ্নি-৪ এর সফল উৎক্ষেপণ ভারতের
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Sep 07, 2024 09:29
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Sep 07, 2024 09:29

ভারত মাঝারি পাল্লার ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র অগ্নি-৪ এর সফল উৎক্ষেপণ করেছে। স্ট্র্যাটেজিক ফোর্সেস কমান্ডের অধীনে অগ্নি-৪ ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র উৎক্ষেপণ করা হয়েছে।

ভারতের প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের বিবৃতি অনুযায়ী, ওড়িশার চাঁদিপুরের ইন্টিগ্রেটেড টেস্ট রেঞ্জ থেকে ক্ষেপণাস্ত্রটি উৎক্ষেপণ করা হয়েছিল। এদিকে অগ্নি-৪ এর সফল পরীক্ষা ভারতের জন্য অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বলে মনে করা হচ্ছে। কারণ এটি ভারতের পারমাণবিক প্রতিরোধ কর্মসূচির অংশ। অগ্নি-৪ ক্ষেপণাস্ত্রের পাল্লা ৪ হাজার কিলোমিটারেরও বেশি।

অন্যদিকে ভারত ২০২৪ সালের এপ্রিলে ওড়িশা উপকূলের আবদুল কালাম দ্বীপ থেকে ১০০০-২০০০ কিলোমিটার দূরে নতুন প্রজন্মের পরমাণু অস্ত্র বহনে সক্ষম অগ্নি প্রাইম ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্রের সফল পরীক্ষা চালিয়েছিল।​

 

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India to buy 31 armed drones from US

India yesterday signed a deal with the US State Department to buy 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, the South Asian nation’s defence ministry said.

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India to buy 31 armed drones from US

India yesterday signed a deal with the US State Department to buy 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, the South Asian nation's defence ministry said.

The deal follows talks that began in 2018. It is expected to significantly increase India's surveillance and intelligence capabilities and is in line with US efforts to coax India away from buying Russian military equipment and counter China's growing dominance.

India's apex defence body approved the procurement last year just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington, while the Pentagon approved it in February.

The drones will be predominantly used by the navy in the Indian Ocean Region, Reuters reported last year.​

 

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India bolsters naval fleet with new Russia-built warship

India’s defence minister watched the commissioning of his country’s latest naval vessel at a Russian shipyard yesterday, hailing it as a “significant milestone” in ties with a longstanding defence ally.

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India bolsters naval fleet with new Russia-built warship

India's defence minister watched the commissioning of his country's latest naval vessel at a Russian shipyard yesterday, hailing it as a "significant milestone" in ties with a longstanding defence ally.

Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh took part in the commissioning ceremony of the country's latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, in the Baltic port of Kaliningrad. "The ship is a proud testament to India's growing maritime strength and a significant milestone in long-standing bilateral relations with Russia," Singh posted on X.

Tushil, or "Shield" in English, weighs 3,900 tonnes and carries "an impressive blend of Russian and Indian cutting edge technologies", the defence ministry in New Delhi said last week.

It also said the ship would reach India in a "near-combat ready condition" since all Russian equipment on board had been already tested successfully.

New Delhi has walked a diplomatic tightrope since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.​

 

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Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to modernise armed forces: Rajnath Singh

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said the government is leaving no stone unturned to transform the armed forces into a modern warfare machine.

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Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to modernise armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Voicing concern over terrorism by non-state actors in many countries and cautioning that conflicts will become more violent in future, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said the government is leaving no stone unturned to transform the armed forces into a modern warfare machine.

His remarks came on a day when India for the first time in its history simultaneously commissioned three frontline warships--a stealth frigate, a destroyer and a submarine.

"Conflicts and wars will become more violent and unpredictable. The emergence of non-state actors in many countries and their resorting to terrorism is also a matter of concern," Rajnath was quoted by a Defence Ministry statement as telling an event in Pune on the occasion of the 77th Army Day.

He said that due to the rapid technological advancements, future wars will witness a change to a great extent. Cyber and space domains are rapidly emerging as new war zones. Along with this, a war of narrative as well as perception is also being fought all over the world.

"The government is leaving no stone unturned to transform the Armed Forces into a modern warfare machine in view of the dynamic geopolitical world order and the constantly-changing character of warfare," said Rajnath.

He urged the Armed Forces to always stressed on the need of a robust security system, strong military and secure borders.

Rajnath said the Ministry of Defence is constantly striving to bolster the strength of the Armed Forces by equipping them with latest weapons and weapon platforms and the focus is on modernization through self-reliance.

"India is currently going through a phase of transition. We are moving forward from being a developing country to a developed one. To become developed, every section of society will have to contribute. But their contribution will only be meaningful when our security apparatus is fool-proof & borders are safe. The security system will be robust only when our military is strong. No nation can develop unless its military is powerful," said the defence minister.​

 

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India’s triple naval launch shows ‘self-reliance’: Modi

Prime minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its ‘quest towards self-reliance’ as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals...

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India’s triple naval launch shows ‘self-reliance’: Modi
Agence France-Presse . Mumbai 15 January, 2025, 21:56

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Prime minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its ‘quest towards self-reliance’ as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals.

New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as a growing threat from neighbouring China.

‘India is now becoming a major maritime power of the world,’ Modi, wearing a naval baseball cap, said in a speech at the triple commissioning ceremony in Mumbai for a frigate, a guided missile destroyer and a submarine.

‘The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants will strengthen our efforts towards being a global leader in defence, and augment our quest towards self-reliance,’ he added.

India has rushed to rapidly expand its naval fleet, pouring efforts into building vessels within the country, with plans to expand the number of warships and submarines from around 150 to 170 over the next decade.

‘We’re taking a big step towards getting the navy ready for this century,’ Modi said.

India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are competing for strategic influence across South Asia.

In 2024, India spent an all-time high of some $15 billion on domestic defence manufacturing, according to the defence ministry, an increase of some 17 per cent on the previous year.

But New Delhi remains one of the largest arms importers in the world, and Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government has tried to reduce dependence on Russia, its primary military hardware supplier for decades.

New Delhi has also signed major arms purchasing deals — and approved India-based defence production ventures — with countries including the United States, Israel and Spain.

India is also in talks with Paris for multibillion-dollar deals to purchase French-made Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene-class submarines.

Vineet Sharma, commander of the diesel-powered submarine INS Vagsheer, said the triple commission ‘speaks volumes’ about the capability both of India’s ship-building capabilities and its navy’s ‘ability to operate’ the vessels.

‘India is a maritime nation,’ Sharma added. ‘You require a strong navy, which can ensure that the maritime interests are always secured.’

Sandeep Shorey, captain of the newly commissioned destroyer INS Surat — a 164-metre long vessel which the navy boasts as its ‘first AI-enabled warship’ — said the show of force was a message about showing India’s power.

‘If you want to be seen on the world stage there is no other option but to show your presence at sea.’​