India Defence News

Swavlamban 2024 showcases India's defence innovation, highlighting Artemon Aerospace's advanced loitering UAV for naval capabilities, developed by founder Sushil Ghule, driving India's ambition for self-reliance in defence technology under PM Modi's AatmaNirbhar Bharat vision.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met Chinese PLA troops at Bum La in Arunachal Pradesh while celebrating Diwali with Indian jawans. He shared a video of the encounter on social media, asking the Chinese soldiers if they understood English and had high-altitude problems.

The Indian and Indonesian armies commenced the 9th Exercise Garud Shakti in Jakarta, with special forces participating to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation, and tactical skills. This 11-day exercise includes special operations, tactical drills, and cultural exchanges, ending on November 12.

Rajesh Kumar Singh has taken over as India's 40th Defence Secretary, replacing Aramane Giridhar who completed his tenure on October 31. Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala, brings extensive administrative experience from key departments, including DPIIT and Animal Husbandry, to his new role.

Thursday's exchange of sweets between the Indian and Chinese troops took place at Hot Springs, KK Pass, Daulat Beg Oldie, KongkLa, and Chushul Moldo as disengagement along LAC concluded.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off the Indian Air Force-Uttarakhand War Memorial car rally in Tawang, covering 7,000 km. The event, honouring IAF personnel, aimed to inspire youth to join the armed forces. Tawang's strategic location is vital for India’s security.

The Sagar Defence-developed Autonomous Surface Vessel Matangi successfully completed the first leg of its 1600-km autonomous journey from Mumbai to Tuticorin. The vessel travelled 600 km from Mumbai to Karwar without human intervention, showcasing advancements in autonomous navigation technology supported by the Indian Navy.

India and China on Wednesday successfully concluded the disengagement process at two friction points—Demchok and Depsang Plains—along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

India and China have initiated troop disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, Ladakh. The US welcomes this step towards reducing border tensions. The process involves verification and resumed patrolling protocols.

The Rafale fighter jets procurement from French giant Dassault Aviation had become an issue of political slugfest between the opposition led by Rahul Gandhi and the ruling dispensation over alleged involvement of commission and bribing.