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Ministry of Defence signed a 19,000 crore contract with which company for five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy?
Which country is the host of the multilateral tri-service exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
What is the name of the first indigenous aircraft carrier of India?
Indian Air Force recently conducted its inaugural air show in which state/UT, near the international border?
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Which country hosts the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus Expert Working Group (EWG) on Counter Terrorism Field Training Exercise (FTX) 2023?
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‘HS-748 Avro transport aircraft’ was a legacy aircraft used by which country?
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Which state is the host of the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise?
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Study Notes
Defence Contracts and Indigenous Developments
- The Ministry of Defence contracted Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) for five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 19,000 crore.
- This initiative promotes self-reliance in defence manufacturing, with ships designed and constructed indigenously by HSL, Visakhapatnam.
International Joint Exercises
- India participates in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 hosted in Egypt, marking the IAF's first involvement in this biennial multilateral tri-service exercise.
- Other participants include contingents from the USA, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar.
Indigenous Aircraft Carriers
- The first indigenous aircraft carrier of India is INS Vikrant, delivered to the Navy in July 2022 by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL).
- The Indian Navy proposed the construction of a second indigenous aircraft carrier, referred to as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2).
Air Force Activities and Initiatives
- The Indian Air Force held its inaugural air show at Jammu airbase, showcasing operational capabilities near the international border with Pakistan.
- The airshow aimed to enhance public awareness of aviation safety and featured strategic flight path selections.
Counter-Terrorism Collaborative Efforts
- Russia will host the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus Expert Working Group (EWG) on Counter Terrorism Field Training Exercise (FTX) 2023.
- India will be represented by an Army contingent of 32 personnel from a Battalion related to the Rajputana Rifles.
Transition of Legacy Aircraft
- The Indian Air Force initiated the phasing out of HS-748 Avro transport aircraft, marking a transition to newer C-295 MW transport aircraft.
- The first C-295 was inducted into No. 11 Squadron, ‘The Rhinos’.
Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Exercises
- Goa will host a three-day annual joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise involving eight other countries from the Indian Ocean region.
- The 2023 exercise will focus on climate change-induced disasters, emphasizing coordinated regional response efforts.
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Explore the latest advancements in India's defence sector, including contracts for indigenous shipbuilding and aircraft carrier projects. This quiz also covers India's participation in international military exercises, illustrating its strategic partnerships and self-reliance efforts in defence manufacturing.
