SECURITY SCAN 11JUN 23

News In Brief

India & US close to mega defence deal: Pact for fighter jet engines 1st, ship engines likely next

Transfer of Technology (ToT) for jet engines was the main thrust of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's talks with his American counterpart Jack Sullivan.

CBI books arms dealer Sudhir Choudhrie, Rolls Royce over HAL deal — ‘£1.85mn bribe, missing papers’

The CBI has alleged that former Rolls Royce India director Tim Jones, Choudhrie, and others conspired to deceive the Indian govt in procurement of Hawk aircraft during the UPA era.

"India's potential to check China's power has never been greater...", says report"

As per the US-based magazine, The Washington Post's op-ed writers on national security are mostly in agreement on the importance of challenging and confronting China. Writers such as David Ignatius, Marc Thiessen, favour greater defence spending and Indo-Pacific deployments to deal with the problem of China. 

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to travel to India ahead of Modi's US visit

Austin will visit India to meet with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders as the United States and India continue to modernise the US-India Major Defense Partnership, announcing the defense secretary's trip to Japan, Singapore, India and France next week. 

Indian Army, IAF conduct joint exercise along western borders

"The exercise was carried out in realistic tactical settings and showcased the speed, agility and lethality of the paratroopers to induct into a hostile environment, secure dropping zones, and engage the enemy with surprise, precision and speed. "A high level of operational preparedness and synergy was displayed between Western Command, strategic forces and the Indian Air Force to undertake integrated operations in an obstacle-ridden terrain. 

Nation will not forgive or forget attacks on 'memorials of martyrs': Pak Army chief

"I want to convey this message to the heirs of the martyrs of all law enforcement agencies that today the people of Pakistan and the Pakistan Army stand and will continue to stand with them. Earlier, a ceremony was also held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi where Gen Munir and his predecessor, retired General Qamar Javed Bajwa, were in attendance.

PLA deployment not increasing: Gen Anil Chauhan

"They haven't gone back. So, there is a challenge actually," he added. "The armed forces are taking all kinds of steps so that there is no untoward situation...We have been able to get back to all places except two: Demchok and Depsang. Negotiations are on," he said. 

Challenges in Manipur will take some time to settle: CDS Anil Chauhan.

Major army training exercise along Western borders

The Indian Army carried out a major training exercise in Punjab this month by various units and formations of Ambala-based Kharga Corps. 

Controversy in Nepal  

Nepal army's plans to procure 26 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China's North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), a state-owned company that has been blacklisted by the United States and was allegedly involved in supplying arms to insurgents in the northeast in the past.

India stands enabled not just for deterrence, but also for robust response: Army Chief Manoj Pande

Gen Manoj Pande said, "Today the nation is at the cusp of transformational changes, we are witness to the growing stature of our country in the international environment and higher expectations from the world community. Our concurrent growth and development, and the rising aspirations of our people, all reflect the confident optimism of a rising nation."

China to join Indonesia's multilateral naval drills despite rising tension

China's navy is sending a destroyer and a frigate to participate in Indonesia's 2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), which will run from June 4 to 8 off the coast of Makassar. The event will also host North Korea, Russia, South Korea, and the United States. China and the US are escalating military diplomacy in the region by organising frequent war games with allies and partners around Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the west Pacific. 

Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Air Force  carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence in the Indian Ocean region. 

Three terrorists arrested as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J-K's Poonch

"In a joint operation by Army along with police,  three terrorists were intercepted on LoC in Poonch sector while attempting to cross the fence on the night of May 30 and 31, taking advantage of bad weather and heavy rains.

US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet

The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot "flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135," which was conducting routine operations in international airspace last Friday, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. It called the Chinese move an " unnecessarily aggressive maneuver."

Drones attack Russian oil refineries near major oil port

At around 0100 GMT a drone struck the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing a fire which was later extinguished, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.