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New Jindal Defence - Taurus T9 Submachine Gun (9x19mm)

 

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Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024
The Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti, focused on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism, commenced with an impressive opening ceremony at Bentong Camp in Pahang District, Malaysia. This bilateral exercise between India and Malaysia is scheduled to be held from 02 to 15 December 2024. The aim of the Exercise is to facilitate sharing of best practices, tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting tactical operations in jungle terrain under the UN mandate. The Exercise will promote military cooperation, strengthen interoperability, enhance joint operations and foster camaraderie between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army.

 

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Indian MiG-23ML Flogger on pole.

 

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Indian Cheetah light liason helicopter

 

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Indian HAL Dhruv providing assistance in fast-roping.

 

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Indian MiG-29UPG Fulcrum

 

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Talwar-class frigate, Project 11356 (NATO Improved Krivak III), INS Tushil (F70) in London berthed alongside HMS Belfast during her delivery journey from Russia, 21 December 2024.

 

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On 19 Dec 24, Indian Coast Guard warmly welcomed the crew of Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 onboard ICG Ship Saksham at Kochi. Further, ICG & VCG conducted the joint exercise SAHYOG HOP TAC off Kochi today, strengthening professional exchanges in MPR, MSAR & Law Enforcement.

 

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Swiftly responding to INT input on Drug Trafficking from local agencies, Indian Coast Guard Station Mandapam launched ICG Hovercraft (ACV) for Anti Narco Ops on Indo SL IMBL. ACV detected 10 abandoned packets, later confirmed as Marijuana, from an island near IMBL. Over 20 Kgs of contraband handed over to Customs Department Rameshwaram for further action.

 

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INS Ranvijay, a Kashin Class Destroyer of the Sunrise Fleet under the aegis of HQ ENC celebrates her 37th anniversary today (21 December).

 

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INS Kadmatt

 

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Indian Navy bids adieu to the iconic Searcher MK II UAV, commemorating 22 years of unmatched operational excellence during a solemn de-induction ceremony on 10 Dec 24, INS Garuda Kochi. A trailblazer in its time, the Searcher MK Il heralded the dawn of the UAV era transforming the landscape of maritime reconnaissance and surveillance.

 

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INS Tushil commissioned at Kaliningrad Russia!

 

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Exercise SANGAM-2024 between the Indian Navy MARCOS and US Navy SEALs has successfully concluded in Goa! Through tactical exchanges and rigorous coordination, Exercise SANGAM continues to enhance interoperability between our two naval forces, address maritime security challenges, refine operational expertise, and pave the way for a stronger US-India FWD for Defense.

 

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This day, that year.
Tangail Airborne Assault
On 11 Dec 1971, the Indian Air Force executed the first-ever large-scale airborne operation in the subcontinent, playing a pivotal role in the liberation of Dhaka. A fleet of 6 An-12s, 20 Packets, and 22 Dakotas paradropped a 800-strong battalion group at Tangail, including equipment like 12 jeeps. This force was among the first Indian troops to enter Dhaka, paving the way for victory. While heliborne operations accelerated the Eastern approach to Dhaka, the Northern axis required swift action. The prevailing air superiority of the IAF, over East Pakistan, enabled this daring airborne operation. An-12s & Packets flew from Dum Dum with heavy platform loads, while Dakotas from Kalaikunda brought in troops and equipment. Gnat & MiG-21 fighters provided air defense cover for the operation. The operation itself was meticulously planned. A Pathfinder force, to mark the DZ, preceded the main drop, while a dummy drop 16 km away misled enemy forces. The drop was carried out in broad daylight from 1600 to 1630 h. The troops targeted the Poongli bridge on the Jamalpur-Tangail road, a critical objective to isolate Dhaka from the north. This monumental operation showcased Joint planning by military leadership and seamless coordination and camaraderie between the services. A testament to the prowess and strategic brilliance of the Indian Armed Forces.

 

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Indian MiG-29K Fulcrum

 

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In continuation of its ongoing Overseas Deployment Indian Coast Guard ships Vaibhav and Abhiraj engaged with SLCG in a Table Top exercise on Marine Pollution Response which concluded with a pollution response demonstration at Colombo harbour. Further, ICG ships and three SLCG ships participated in first ever Joint exercise SAGAREX covering marine pollution response, cross-border Ops, maritime law enforcement, firefighting & damage control, concluding the maiden exercise with a joint steam past. Ships will enter Galle, Sri Lanka on 29 Dec 24 for final leg of their Overseas Deployment.

 

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Indian Coast Guard District HQ (West Bengal) swiftly acting on intelligence input, launched Hovercraft to intercept boats involved in smuggling. Two Indian fishing boats with 100 kg of areca nut seized, crew & boats handed over to local police.

 

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INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment enroute to India, made a port call at Casablanca, Morocco on 27 Dec 24 & received a warm welcome by the Royal Moroccan Navy. Cross-deck visits, professional exchanges & friendly sports fixtures in harbour followed by joint exercises at sea planned with the host Navy.