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In a major milestone on its path towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, extra long and heavy platform, indigenously developed by ADRDE & capable of carrying approximately 45000 Lbs of load, was successfully air-dropped during trials from an IAF C-17 aircraft. Capable of carrying multiple such platforms, combat capabilities of C-17 aircraft will be further enhanced in its varied missions to air-deliver critical loads to troops on ground.

 

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Lt Gen Togashi Yuichi, Commanding General, Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self Defence Force, along with GOC, Chetak Corps witnessed the ongoing Indo-Japanese Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian at MFFR in Rajasthan. Lt Gen Togashi Yuichi appreciated the conduct of joint exercise & shared insights towards making the exercise a shared success. He affirmed that the cooperation & coordination displayed by the troops shall further strengthen the Defence Cooperation.

The Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024 between India & Japan culminated today with the validation exercise at MFFR in Rajasthan. The exercise facilitated synergy in the conduct of joint tactical-level operations in Semi Urban Environment and strengthened the interoperability between the two Armed Forces.

 

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Gen Manoj Pande COAS visited the White Tiger Division where he was given an update on operational readiness and briefed by the Commanders. COAS witnessed the deep strike capability of the Division during the Integrated Fire & Manoeuvre exercise at Babina Field Firing Ranges.

 

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Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI)

 

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Indian soldiers outside their bunker in Kargil, Kashmir (now Ladakh) in 1999.

 

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In a meticulously planned joint operation, Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani boat carrying narcotics worth approximately Rs 480 crore in the Arabian Sea.

 

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Indian Navy thwarts designs of Somali pirates to hijack ships plying through the region by intercepting ex-MV Ruen. The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on 14 Dec 23, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy on high seas. The vessel was intercepted by the Indian Navy warship on 15 Mar. The vessel opened fire on the warship, which is taking actions in accordance with international law, in self-defence & to counter piracy, with minimal force necessary to neutralise the pirates’ threat to shipping and seafarers. The pirates onboard the vessel have been called upon to surrender & release the vessel & any civilians they may be holding against their will.

INS Kolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender & ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members in the evening today 16 Mar 24 from the pirate vessel without any injury. INS Kolkata had carried out the interception of the Pirate Ship Ruen almost 1400 nm (2600km) from the Indian Coast, and forced the pirate ship to stop through calibrated actions which were augmented by INS Subhadra, HALE RPA, P8I maritime patrol aircraft & MARCOS PRAHARs air-dropped by C-17 aircraft. The vessel has also been sanitised for presence of illegal arms, ammunition and contraband.

 

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INS VIKRANT & HAL CHETAK

 

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Following a refit in Visakhapatnam, India, MCGS ‘Victory’, arrived in Port Louis, escorted by INS Sujata. Both forces conducted joint EEZ surveillance, reinforcing the Indian Navy's commitment to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

 

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INS Tarkash Mission Deployed

 

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INS Tir & CGS Sarathi entered Port Louis, Mauritius on 11 Mar 24. The visit by 1TS coincides with the 57th National Day of Mauritius on 12 Mar 24.

 

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INS Tir participates in multilateral Ex Cutlass Express 24 showcasing strong maritime interoperability. From classroom sessions to evolutions at sea, it underscores close ties between Indian Navy & regional Navies towards joint training & capacity building.

 

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BMP-2 SARATH

 

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OFB CARL GUSTAF MK-III on FORCE TRAX Light Strike Vehicle

PINAKA Rocket Launcher on BEML-TATRA T815 Truck
BM 21 GRAD Rocket Launcher on ASHOK LEYLAND FAT Truck

BOFORS L70 Anti Aircraft Gun (Upgraded with ZADS)

ZSU-23-4 SHILKA Self Propelled Anti Aircraft Gun

PINAKA Multi Barrel Rocket Launchers

RUDRA & CHETAK Helicopters
BMP-2 SARATH Infantry Combat Vehicles & Armoured Ambulance Tracked Vehicle

DRDO ARJUN MK-1 Main Battle Tank

DRDO-TATA 8X8 Infantry Protected Mobility Vehicle
KALYANI M4 Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
TATA Mine Protected Vehicle
MAHINDRA MARKSMAN Light Bullet Proof

Indian Army Modernising through Technology Absorption
Bharat Shakti highlighted the prowess of the Indian Army through validation of operational preparedness and display of advanced ground warfare and aerial surveillance capabilities which included T-90 (IM) Tanks, Dhanush & Sarang Gun Systems, Akash Weapons System, Logistics Drones, Robotic Mules, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Rocket Systems and an array of unmanned aerial vehicles.

 

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Indian Coast Guard committed for Environment Protection. On 18 & 19 Mar 24 District HQ-9 Coast Guard & Regional HQ (A&N) conducted Pollution Response Training Exercise & Drill at Diglipur.

 

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INS Tir enters Port Zanzibar, Tanzania 21 Mar 24, launching the Harbour Phase of the second edition of India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) TRILAT Exercise. INS Sujata heads to Port Maputo, Mozambique as part of the same exercise.

 

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INS Sumitra awarded on the spot Unit Citation by Admiral R Hari Kumar CNS, for her successful conduct of Anti-Piracy Operations in the Central Arabian Sea, apprehending 11 Somali Pirates & rescuing 17 Iranian & 19 Pakistani nationals from hijacked Fishing Vessels Iman & Al Naeemi. The operations were swiftly undertaken by the ship using integral fire power, indigenous ALH helicopter & Indian Navy's special Ops team.

 

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India and the US gear up for bilateral tri-Service HADR Exercise, Tiger Triumph 24, from 18 to 30 Mar 2024. Indian Navy, Army & Air Force units, including medical teams, join forces with US counterparts for the exercise on the Eastern Seaboard.

 

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In a remarkable display of Joint ness & Integration, an IAF C-17 aircraft executed a precision Airborne Drop of two Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft (CRRC) boats, along with Indian Navy MARCOS in Arabian Sea in support of ongoing anti piracy Op Sankalp. Flying for almost 10 hrs to an area 2600 kms off the Indian Coast, the Op was carried out to rescue crew of bulk carrier vessel MV Ruen. The ship was hijacked by Somali pirates near Yemeni island of Socotra recently. Working seamlessly with Indian Navy, the mission was successful with all the 17 crew on-board recovered safely.

 

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Utilising the IAF Chinook helicopter for its airlift and subsequent positioning at a predefined altitude and location, ISRO successfully demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. Airlifted to an altitude of 4.5 kms, IAF Air Warriors were part of the successful mission.