Current Affairs - Defence

The Mitrashakti 2023 joint military exercise, involving the Indian and Sri Lankan Army and Air Force troops, concluded at Pune's southern command foreign training node.

The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are poised to acquire a total of 15 C-295 transport aircraft for maritime surveillance, with the Navy considering nine planes, and the Indian Coast Guard planning to procure six. This strategic move aims to enhance self-reliance in the defence sector and bolster the country's maritime operations. The C-295 transport aircraft are being manufactured in India through a collaborative effort between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus.

SURYA KIRAN's 17th edition is being held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, emphasizing the enduring collaboration between India and Nepal in military cooperation.

The Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for joint research in defence technology.

The joint military exercise AustraHind-23 is happening in Perth, where the Indian Armed Forces are collaborating with their Australian counterparts to enhance inter-operability and conduct multi-domain operations.