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The twelfth India-Maldives joint exercise, Ekuverin-23,ends following rigorous validation training. The primaryobjective of the exercise was to enhance interoperability incounter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operationsunder the United Nations mandate and carry out jointhumanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

The 12th edition of joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. A platoon strength contingent from Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force […]

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The Indian Army contingent is participating inmultinational peacekeeping joint exercise “Ex Khaan Quest2023” in Mongolia. The 14-day exercise focuses onstrengthening interoperability among nations. The 20-nation exercise aims to facilitate the exchange ofexperiences and provide training to uniformed personnelfor United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries has commenced in Mongolia today. Mr Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the Hon’ble President of Mongolia inaugurated the Exercise in a ceremony organised at the exercise location in Mongolia. The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and […]

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India gifts an indigenously built, in-service naval missilecorvette to Vietnam. Indian defence minister Rajnath Singhannounced the gift during talks with his Vietnamesecounterpart, Gen Phan Van Gang in New Delhi.

India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA on 21 June 2023. The INDUS X event was co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) and hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC). Shri Anurag Bajpai, Joint Secretary (Defence Industries […]

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The United States and India launch the India-United StatesDefense Acceleration Ecosystem, INDUS-X, in WashingtonDC. The event was co-organized by India’s Ministry ofDefense’s Innovations for Defense Excellence and the U.S.Department of Defense. It was hosted by US-IndiaBusiness Council

JUNE 21, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) launched the IndiaU.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) to expand the strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation between our governments, businesses, and academic institutions. This initiative builds on a commitment by the U.S. and Indian National Security Advisors […]

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GOVERNMENT UPDATES SPACE AND AEROSPACE

Safran Electronics & Defense and Terran Orbital sign amemorandum of understanding (MoU) to examine andverify the essential requirements for manufacturing nextgeneration electric propulsion systems for satellites in theUnited States. The initiative will utilize Safran’s PPSX00plasma thruster as the basis for the development.

A rendering of the PPSX00 plasma thruster, which Safran Spacecraft Propulsion, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, debuted September 2022 at the International Astronautical Congress in France. (Image Credit: Safran)  Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 23, 2023 – Safran Electronics & Defense and Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP) announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Agreement […]

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U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, visits New Delhi to meet  the Indian Prime Minister Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and his counterpart Ajit Doval. The visit highlighted the dynamic US-India partnership ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming historic state visit to the United States.

U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, visits New Delhi to meet  the Indian Prime Minister Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and his counterpart Ajit Doval. The visit highlighted the dynamic US-India partnership ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming historic state visit to the United States.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, approves a tasking memo from the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Tiger Team. The memo addresses six FMS pressure points and directs the implementation of recommendations to enhance and expedite the execution of FMS cases.

Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved a tasking memo from the Department of Defense (DoD) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Tiger Team that highlights six key FMS pressure points and directs implementation of recommendations to improve and accelerate the Department’s institutional processes to execute FMS cases. The efforts of the Tiger Team and […]

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India’s defense minister, Rajnath Singh, presides over a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence. The meeting focused on  self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Raksha Mantri chairs meeting of Consultative Committee for MoD on self-reliance in Bengaluru National security being strengthened & Armed Forces becoming technologically advanced: Shri Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on ‘Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing’ in Bengaluru, Karnataka on June 16, 2023. During the […]

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The 12th joint Indo-Maldives military exercise, known as Ekuverin commences in India. Ekuverin, which translates to ‘Friends,’ is an annual bilateral exercise that takes place alternately in India and the Maldives.

The 12th edition of joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. A platoon strength contingent from Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force […]

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