China and Russia have commenced "Joint Sea-2025" naval exercises in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok, scheduled for three days. These drills aim to deepen their strategic partnership and include submarine rescue, anti-submarine operations, air defense, and maritime combat exercises. Following the drills, the two nations will conduct joint naval patrols in the Pacific.
The Border Roads Organisation is advancing plans to construct tunnels and high-altitude passes in eastern Ladakh, ensuring year-round road connectivity. Project Himank is utilizing new technologies like pre-cast construction to overcome the limited working season. These infrastructure developments will facilitate the movement of defense logistics and personnel in the strategically important region.
Indian Navy ships are in Southeast Asia. INS Delhi, INS Kiltan, and INS Shakti are in Manila. INS Satpura is with Singapore Navy for Simbex exercise. India and Philippines will have joint naval drills. India aims to boost maritime security. India is in talks with ASEAN countries for defence exports. This strengthens India's presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Following a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump in February, the US will review its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighter jets like the F-35 and undersea systems to India, though no formal discussions have occurred yet. India conveyed to the US that it would respond appropriately if Pakistan launched a major attack.
China and Russia have commenced "Joint Sea-2025" naval exercises in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok, scheduled for three days. These drills aim to deepen their strategic partnership and include submarine rescue, anti-submarine operations, air defense, and maritime combat exercises. Following the drills, the two nations will conduct joint naval patrols in the Pacific.
Axiscades Technologies has secured defense orders worth approximately Rs 600 crore from Indian defense laboratories, including DRDO and BEL. These orders encompass the development and supply of advanced modules and units for radar systems, submarine modifications, and the KUSHA project. The projects include prototype development followed by production orders over the next 2-5 years, enhancing India's defense capabilities.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured a significant Rs 1,640 crore order from the Ministry of Defence to supply Air Defence Fire Control Radars to the Indian Army. These indigenous radars, designed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL, will enhance the Army's air defence capabilities by providing all-weather surveillance, tracking, and control of air defence guns.
A Russian lawmaker dismissed Trump's claim of redeploying US submarines in response to Medvedev's statements, asserting Russia's naval superiority. The statement followed Trump's Truth Social post and Medvedev's "provocative statements." Amidst this, a Russian analyst downplayed Trump's remarks, while the Moscow Exchange index saw a dip.
