Defence
VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-28 February 2023

DEFENCE 4th edition of joint military exercisebetween India and Japan. Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships made port call at Kochi. 4th edition of joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army. Indian Naval Ship...

Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX): Where do We Stand?

Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) platforms The iDEX platform was launched in April 2018 under the DIO (Defence Innovation Organisation) and the aim was for “creation of an ecosystem to foster...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 December 2022

DEFENCE Value of indigenous defence production. Prime Minister had a telephone conversation today with President of the Russian Federation Import and export of defence equipment. Ministry of defence - year-end review 2022. Project – 75 Kalvari...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-30 November 2022

DEFENCE MALABAR 22 culminates. Mr Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of Navy, US on a five day official visit to India. Raksha Mantri (RM) Shri Rajnath Singh attends ASEAN Defence Ministers Plus meeting & India-ASEAN Defence Ministers meeting. Indo-...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 July 2022

DEFENCE DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. Indian Army organised the “Suraksha Manthan 2022”. New manufacturing facilities at Bharat Dynamics Limited. Indian Navy ships visit Singapore,...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-30 June 2022

DEFENCE Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concludes. Extension of entry age: Agnipath Scheme. Agnipath – Raksha Mantri approves 10% reservation of jobs for Agniveers in Indian Coast Guard, Defence Civilian posts & 16 DPSUs....

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 August 2021

DEFENCE Webinar between India & Malaysia on ‘Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership’. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0. Indian Navy undertakes bilateral maritime...

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 August 2021

DEFENCE Establishment of hotline between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in North Sikkim. Joint press release of the 12th round of India-China corps commander level meeting. Eastern Fleet Ships on overseas operational deployment....

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 July 2021

DEFENCE Raksha Mantri interacts with Defence Civilian Employees’ Federations on issues related to Corporatisation of OFB. Indian Navy accepts first batch of two MH-60r Multi Role Helicopters (MRH). Investment for Procurement of Indigenously...

A Review of Atmanirbharta Policies

The year 2020 can be described as an extraordinary year. COVID-19 wreaked havoc in all policy arenas, severely affecting public, economic, international relations. The Government of India meanwhile, has taken significant steps to promote the ‘...

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