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EXERCISE LAMITIYE – 2024. An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles to participate in the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” with Seychelles Defence Forces. The exercise, which will take place from 18-27 March 2024, aims to enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations in a Semi-Urban environment. The exercise will also promote bilateral military relations and exchange skills and experiences between both armies. The 10-day long Joint Exercise will include various tactical drills and culminate with a Validation Exercise. Overall, the exercise will contribute to developing mutual understanding and jointness between the troops of both armies. #rameshranjan #rameshranjan99 #currentaffairs #upsc #pcs #IndianArmy #Seychelles #LAMITIYE2024 #JointMilitaryExercise #SeychellesDefenceForces #Interoperability #SubConventionalOperations #SemiUrbanEnvironment #BilateralRelations #MilitaryExchange #TacticalDrills #ValidationExercise #MutualUnderstanding #Jointness #ArmyExercises

#StatecraftInTheNews: The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN' has kicked off today between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise is scheduled from 25 February to 9 March, reinforcing the strong defence ties between India and Japan. DHARMA GUARDIAN' is an annual event alternatively hosted by India and Japan. The Japanese contingent hails from the 34th Infantry Regiment, while the Indian Army is represented by the valiant Rajputana Rifles. The primary aim is to enhance military cooperation and boost combined capabilities for executing joint operations, especially in semi-urban environments under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The focus lies on physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and mastering special arms skills. Tactical drills will cover various aspects, from establishing a Temporary Operating Base to executing Cordon and Search Operations in a hostile village. The exercise will also feature a Weapon and Equipment Display, showcasing India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the nation’s growing defence industrial capability. Lieutenant General Togashi Yuichi, Commanding General, Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self Defence Force, is set to visit India on 3 March. He’ll witness combat shooting demos, Special Heliborne Operations, and House Intervention Drills. #Japan #India #IndianArmy #DharmaGuardian #Rajasthan

#GovtOfIndia notifies the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act for enforcement with immediate effect. This clears the way for the creation of the long-pending Integrated #TheatreCommands (ITCs) that will bring more efficiency & jointness to the operations of all the 3 wings of the #IndianArmedForces. Until now, military personnel were governed by the respective service acts. Now, the ISO Act empowers #triservices military commanders with full administrative and disciplinary powers over the Army, Navy & IAF personnel serving under them without disturbing the unique service conditions of each individual service. This huge #MilitaryReform, employing resource optimization and strategic planning, will greatly boost the Indian Armed Forces’ offensive-defensive capabilities. It will also establish better #CommandAndControl structures, greatly augmenting #IndianMilitary prowess. #NewIndia

The Indian Army contingent on July 01, 2024, departed for the 13th edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. The exercise is scheduled from July 01-15, 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand. The Aim of Exercise MAITREE is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. The Indian Army contingent comprising 76 personnel is being represented mainly by a Battalion of the LADAKH SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services. The Royal Thailand Army contingent also comprises 76 personnel mainly from 1st Battalion, 14 Infantry Regiment of 4 Division. The Exercise will focus on the high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills. It will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban Environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Tactical Drills during the exercise will include the Creation of a Joint Operation Centre, the establishment of an Intelligence & Surveillance Centre, and the employment of Drones & counter-drone systems. Other activities include Securing of a Landing Site, Small Team Insertion & Extraction, Special Heliborne Operations, Cordon and Search Operations, Room Intervention Drills and Demolition of Illegal Structures. Exercise MAITREE will enable the two sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for the conduct of joint operations. The Exercise will facilitate development of inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of both countries. #IndianArmy #ExerciseMAITREE #BilateralExercise #Defence

Army tests out kit which will change the way soldiers train and fight in the future - @forcesnews.com The Army's experimentation battalion has been testing a raft of new kit that could change the shape of combat in the future. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment were restructured as the Next Generation Combat Team (NGCT) to focus on integrating uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) at battlegroup, company and platoon levels." Calian Group is a world-class military training and exercise partner. Calian has trained over 250,000 military personnel world-wide since 1996. We deliver training exercises for individual formations and for joint, multi-agency and multi-national training audiences across the spectrum of operations, including domestic operations, counter-insurgency and high-intensity conventional warfare. Learn more about our end-to-end approach to training - @https://hubs.li/Q029KZsF0 - and how we integrate lessons learned into training @https://lnkd.in/ewFp4wh7 #defence #defense #MilitaryTraining #LessonsLearned Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02T2X_D0

This #IndependenceDay, I want to remember and pay tribute to the best of us: The brave and heroic soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. It pains me everytime I hear a news report of a soldier being killed at the hands of terrorists. I take it as a personal loss. Every single time. So, this I-Day, I want a couple of things from our government for our bravehearts: 1. Give our forces modern weapons and protective gears, so that they can engage our enemies effectively. 2. Provide the IA, IAF, and the IN, along with the rest of the paramilitary forces with top-of-the-line ISR platforms. 3. Make R&AW, IB, DIA, and Directorate of Army, Air Force and Naval Intelligence more robust, tech-oriented, and accountable to authority. Intelligence failures cost lives. 4. Stop unnecessary delays in defence procurements. It shouldn't take 15-20 years to close a defence deal. Our enemies won't wait for us to get well-equipped before attacking us. Just because our soldiers are ready to die for us, doesn't mean their lives are cheap. As citizens, we must do everything in our power to ensure our armed forces get what they need to protect our motherland and come back home alive and well to their families. #JaiHind #JaiHindKiSena #HappyIndependenceDay #78thIndependenceDay #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #IndianAirForce #HarGharTiranga

India-Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' begins in Rajasthan. The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force started today at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise will be conducted from 25th February to 9th March 2024. The exercise aims to enhance combined capabilities for joint operations in a semi-urban environment. The exercise will focus on physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills. Tactical drills will include establishing a Temporary Operating Base, creating an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Grid, setting up a Mobile Vehicle Check Post, executing Cordon and Search Operations, Heliborne operations, and House Intervention Drills. Lieutenant General TOGASHI Yuichi, Commanding General, Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self Defence Force is scheduled to visit India on the sidelines of the exercise. The exercise aims to share best practices in conducting tactical operations and enhance defence cooperation between the two nations. #DharmaGuardian #JointMilitaryExercise #IndianArmy #JapanGroundSelfDefenceForce #Rajasthan #MilitaryCooperation #TacticalOperations #DefenseCooperation #ISRGrid #HeliborneOperations #HouseInterventionDrills #rameshranjan #rameshranjan99 #currentaffairs #upsc #pcs #uppcs #uppcs #bpsc #ras #mppcs #mppsc #ias #ips #irs #civilservice 

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking India has one of the largest armies in the world, with approximately 1.4 million active personnel. This includes various branches such as the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. Additionally, India has significant reserves and paramilitary forces. For the most current and detailed information, it's best to refer to recent reports or official sources. Sure, India's military strength extends beyond just the number of personnel. It includes a diverse range of equipment, including tanks, aircraft, naval vessels, and advanced missile systems. India also invests in research and development for indigenous defense technologies and has collaborations with other countries for defense procurement. Additionally, India's strategic location in South Asia and its growing influence in the region contribute to its overall military capability.

#EventReport The key takeaways of the lecture on 'Indian Maritime Aspirations in a Theaterised Environment' by Commodore Anil Jai Singh (Submarine Veteran) is published. The takeaways are significant to reflect on the #challenges in context of #India maritime scenario and whether or not theaterisation could address them. In the Indian context, the debate on theaterisation is about reorganisation of our single service-oriented command into integrated theatre commands while simultaneously promoting jointness through integrated training, logistics and other support functions. This is a work-in-progress. Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence,India Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Air Force MP- IDSA United Service Institution of India Centre For Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) National Maritime Foundation- NMF VIF India Observer Research Foundation #india #indianarmedforces #maritime #defence #SAGAR #regionalcooperation #nationalsecurity #cenjows