Government scraps free movement between India and Myanmar to ensure internal security
Earlier this week, Amit Shah had announced that government would begin fencing 1643-km-long India-Myanmar border
The Home Ministry has decided that the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar be scrapped to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of India’s North-eastern states bordering Myanmar, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
Earlier this week, Shah had announced that the government will begin fencing the India-Myanmar border.
“It has decided to construct a fence along the entire 1643-kilometer-long Indo-Myanmar border. To facilitate better surveillance, a patrol track along the border will also be paved.
"Out of the total border length, a 10 km stretch in Moreh, Manipur, has already been fenced. Furthermore, two pilot projects of fencing through a Hybrid Surveillance System (HSS) are under execution. They will fence a stretch of 1 km each in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. Additionally, fence works covering approx 20 km in Manipur have also been approved, and the work will start soon,” he had tweeted on February 6.
Supply 31 MQ-9B Armed Drones To India
Advancing the India-US strategic alliance, the Joe Biden administration has formally informed the US Congress about its decision to supply 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India. Valued at an estimated $3.99 billion, the acquisition of these high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is poised to enhance India's capabilities in countering present and future threats. The proposed deal outlines the allocation of 15 Sea Guardian drones to the Indian Navy, while the Army and Air Force will each receive eight Sky Guardian drones.
These drones will significantly bolster India's maritime security and domain awareness capabilities. As both governments work out the deal's specifics and delivery timeline in the coming months. Despite ongoing legal issues such as the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case, the drone agreement underscores the maturity of bilateral ties, demonstrating the resilience of strategic and defense cooperation.
Recognizing the critical importance of maritime security, especially in the face of a resurgence in piracy and targeted attacks on ships in the Red Sea by militant groups, the acquisition of these drones becomes paramount. Recent anti-piracy operations conducted by the Indian warship INS Sumitra, assisted by a leased MQ-9B drone, exemplify the practical application of this advanced technology. As the US Congress is expected to approve the drone deal, the Indian defense forces are poised to significantly enhance their firepower and surveillance capabilities.
DRDO successfully concludes four flight trials of ABHYA
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieves success with four flight trials of the high-speed expendable aerial target 'ABHYAS.' Conducted at Odisha's Integrated Test Range, the trials focused on key mission objectives, showcasing the effectiveness of the revised robust configuration with a single booster. ABHYAS, designed by DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment, serves as a cost-effective alternative for weapon system practice and holds export potential. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO for the achievement, emphasizing its significance in enhancing India's defence capabilities.
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