Indo-UK bilateral Air Exercise Indradhanush between Indian Air Force (IAF) and British Royal Air Forces (RAF) concluded on 30 July 2015. The EX-Indradhanush started in Britain on 21 July 2015.
Pak violated ceasefire 1,140 times since 2013: Defence Minister
Pakistan has violated the ceasefire as many as 1,140 times since 2013, with the focus of its firing being concentrated more across the settled International Boundary (IB) than the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
India and Singapore signed agreement to enhance maritime cooperation
India and Singapore on 21 July 2015 signed Technical Agreement (TA) on sharing white-shipping information to enhance maritime cooperation between the two navies. The agreement was signed during the visit of Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan to Singapore.
INS Astravahini decommissioned after 31 years of service
INS Astravahini, indigenously built ‘Torpedo launch and recovery vessel’ (TLRV), was on 16 July 2015 decommissioned after its 31 years service to the nation. The vessel had immensely contributed in the trials of indigenous torpedoes developed by ‘Naval Science and Technological Laboratory’ (NSTL).
Indo-French Naval exercise VARUNA commenced at Goa
The fourteenth edition of Indo-French Naval Exercise named VARUNA-15 commenced on 23 April 2015 off the coast of Goa. The 10-day long joint naval exercise will end on 2 May 2015.
India, Japan to conclude aircraft deal
As a part of expanding bilateral strategic partnership, India is set to acquire the massive ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft from Japan. The move which is being seen as important as both the nations are wary of China’s assertive behaviour in the Asia-Pacific region.
Agni-V, India’s 1st Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) fired successfully from canister
India’s first Inter-continental ballistic missile – Agni was fired successfully from the canister. After this development, Arm forces will get the operational flexibility to swiftly transport and fire the missile from anywhere they want.
Captain of INS Sindhuratna to face court martial
Sandeep Sinha – Captain Commander of INS Sindhuratna will face a general court martial (GCM) for last February’s mishap on board the submarine, which killed two officers, injured several sailors and triggered Admiral D K Joshi’s resignation as Navy chief.
Defence deals between India and US signed during Obamas visit
During the visit of US President Barack Obama to India both the countries signed defence related deals. According to the deal India and US have decided to start up joint manufacturing of four relatively modest military products.
Pooja Thakur becomes first woman to lead guard of honour
Wing commander Pooja Thakur became the first woman officer to command the tri-service guard of honour for a visiting head of the state.