India Strategic - December 2021

Chinese shadow looms over India

The latest of a series of unprovoked transgressions of the LAC[Line of Actual Control] by Chinese troops on 9 December sparked a furore in Parliament, forcing the government to get Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement in both the Houses on this crucial issue.

Indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Mormugao, second warship of P15B class, commissioned by Defence Minister

The warship, packed with state-of-the-art weapons & sensors, will enhance country's maritime capabilities & secure national interests, says Mr. Rajnath Singh \"Bolstering security apparatus amid evolving global scenario is our top priority\" Aim is to make India an indigenous ship building hub: Defence Minister

Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the Aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a two-day maiden Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on December 1 and 2 with participation of Coast Guards from four member countries, that is, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

Indian Coast Guard 840 Sqn Commissioning

In a major boost to further strengthen the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned by Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM at ICG Air Station, Chennai on November 30.

Navy Day-2022 Celebrations - Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony at Gateway of India

As part of Navy Day celebrations, a beating retreat and tattoo ceremony was held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai on Sunday evening, featuring very impressive drills by personnel of the Western Naval Command.

Operational Demonstration on Navy Day at Visakhapatnam

This year, for the first time, Navy Day Celebrations are being conducted outside the National Capital

Air Fest at HQ Maintenance Command, Nagpur

A thrilling display of coordination between the magnificent air warriors and their flying machines was on show at the 'Air Fest 2022' at its Headquarters in Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on 19 Nov 22.

Germany Becomes Latest Country to Join the F-35 Lightning II Global Team

F-35 continues to be the choice of air forces across Europe

Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to Collaborate on High-Energy Laser System

Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd., of Israel, have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) in the US and Israel.

Defence Minister attends ADMM-Plus in Cambodia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23, 2022.