Current Affairs - Defence

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, "VAJRA PRAHAR 2023," commenced in Meghalaya at the Joint Training Node in Umroi. This exercise signifies a renewed commitment to enhancing military collaboration and interoperability between the Indian Army and the US Army Special Forces.

"Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023" is being conducted in Aundh, Pune, emphasizing collaboration between the Indian and Sri Lankan military forces to address challenges and contribute to regional security.

'Amini' is the fourth vessel of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Project, successfully launched by the Indian Navy, showcasing advancements in indigenous shipbuilding.

The 62nd Foundation Day Parade Ceremony of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on November 10, 2023. The ceremony was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who praised the ITBP for its role in guarding the India-China border.

The exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23 between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy occurred in the Northern Bay of Bengal. The participating ships included the Indian Navy's Kuthar, Kiltan, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier, along with Bangladesh Navy's Abu Bakr, Abu Ubaidah, and MPA.