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What is the theme of RIMPAC 2024?
What notable first occurred during RIMPAC 2024?
Which company developed the chips for the Indian Army's mobile base station?
Where did the Maitree Exercise take place?
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How many nations are involved in RIMPAC 2024?
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Study Notes
RIMPAC 2024 Naval Exercise
- INS Shivalik has arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for RIMPAC 2024, the largest international maritime exercise.
- RIMPAC is a biennial event, with the 29th edition focusing on the theme “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.”
- Organized by the U.S. Navy, RIMPAC includes participation from around 29 nations.
- The exercise features approximately 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft, and a total of 25,000 military personnel.
- A historic moment for RIMPAC: Commodore Alberto Guerrero of the Chilean Navy will serve as Deputy Commander of the Combined Task Force (CTF) for the first time.
Indigenous 4G Mobile Base Station
- The Indian Army has inducted its first indigenous 4G mobile base station, named Sahyadri Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
- This base station was procured from Signaltron Systems Pvt Ltd and is powered by chips developed by Signalchip, a fabless semiconductor company.
- This development signifies a milestone, as it is the first Indian system integrated with an Indian chip to facilitate complex communication.
Maitree Exercise 2024
- The Maitree Exercise is a collaborative military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
- The exercise takes place at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand.
- The last Maitree Exercise was conducted in September 2019 in Meghalaya, India, involving 76 personnel from the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts and other divisions.
Ex-SIAM BHARAT
- A joint exercise is being conducted between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force, further enhancing military cooperation between India and Thailand.
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Explore the details of RIMPAC 2024, the largest international maritime exercise hosted by the U.S. Navy, with participation from 29 nations. Learn about the focus on integration and preparedness, the impressive fleet involved, and the historic leadership role of Commodore Alberto Guerrero from Chile.
