Recent Defence Updates-Month of July - Sept 2024

1) Cabinet Approves Acquisition Of 240 Aero-Engines For IAF`s Su-30 MKI Jets From HAL

As per a Defence Ministry release, the delivery of these aero-engines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years.

2) Defence Ministry Set To Approve Major Warship And Battle Tank Projects Worth Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore

The Defence Ministry is set to undertake major projects, including the construction of seven advanced frigates for the Indian Navy and the Indian Army's proposal to replace its T-72 tanks with modern FRCVs.

3) Anti-Terror Operation Expert At Work: J&K DGP Designate Nalin Prabhat In Action, Meets Northern Army Commander

Nalin Prabhat, a highly decorated IPS officer, has recently been named the Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police and is set to take over as the head of the force following the retirement of R R Swain on September 30.

4)Typhoon Yagi: Indian Navy, Air Force Dispatch 2nd Tranche Of Aid To Myanmar Under Operation Sadbhav

As a part of continuing efforts under Operation Sadbhav, the Navy and Air Force have dispatched a second tranche of aid to Myanmar.

5) INS Arighaat: India`s 2nd Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned Into Indian Navy

‘Arighaat’ to further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, establish strategic balance & peace and play a decisive role in the country’s security: Shri Rajnath Singh.

6) Indian Navy Ship Catches Fire, Junior Sailor Missing As INS Brahmaputra Set To Sink

A fire had broken out onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role Frigate, on the evening of 21 Jul 24 while she was undergoing refit.