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#EventReport The key takeaways of the lecture on 'Indian Maritime Aspirations in a Theaterised Environment' by Commodore Anil Jai Singh (Submarine Veteran) is published. The takeaways are significant to reflect on the #challenges in context of #India maritime scenario and whether or not theaterisation could address them. In the Indian context, the debate on theaterisation is about reorganisation of our single service-oriented command into integrated theatre commands while simultaneously promoting jointness through integrated training, logistics and other support functions. This is a work-in-progress. Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence,India Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Air Force MP- IDSA United Service Institution of India Centre For Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) National Maritime Foundation- NMF VIF India Observer Research Foundation #india #indianarmedforces #maritime #defence #SAGAR #regionalcooperation #nationalsecurity #cenjows

India Unveils Next-Gen T-90 Tanks Amid Modernization Push India is rapidly modernizing its military as it focuses on boosting the firepower of its armed forces across the spectrum. Another development in this regard took place this week. Amid a focus on modernizing its fleet of T-90 tanks, India's state-run manufacturer of armored vehicles, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), has unveiled the next-generation T-90 tanks, the T-90 Mark III. The T-90 is the lynchpin of India's armored fleet and is the country's main battle tank. Hence, the development is important, because it would give a fillip to the tank's overall capabilities. The rolling out of the tanks was done virtually through a ceremony presided over by Lt. General Vivek Kashyap, who serves as the Director General of the Indian Army's Armored Corps, and Sanjay Dwivedi, who is the chairman and the managing director of AVNL. In the Indian Army, an Armored Regiment is commanded by an officer of the rank of Colonel or above. A regiment features about 45 to 50 tanks in total. At present, the Indian Army's Armored Corps has over 60 armored regiments. #ArmouredRegiments #IndianArmy #DefenseNews #MilitaryAlliance #ArmyUpdates #NationalSecurity #StrategicPartnerships #DefencePolicy #ModernizationPrograms #DefenceTechnology #InternationalRelations #SecurityPolicy #MilitaryDiplomacy #Geopolitics

This #IndependenceDay, I want to remember and pay tribute to the best of us: The brave and heroic soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. It pains me everytime I hear a news report of a soldier being killed at the hands of terrorists. I take it as a personal loss. Every single time. So, this I-Day, I want a couple of things from our government for our bravehearts: 1. Give our forces modern weapons and protective gears, so that they can engage our enemies effectively. 2. Provide the IA, IAF, and the IN, along with the rest of the paramilitary forces with top-of-the-line ISR platforms. 3. Make R&AW, IB, DIA, and Directorate of Army, Air Force and Naval Intelligence more robust, tech-oriented, and accountable to authority. Intelligence failures cost lives. 4. Stop unnecessary delays in defence procurements. It shouldn't take 15-20 years to close a defence deal. Our enemies won't wait for us to get well-equipped before attacking us. Just because our soldiers are ready to die for us, doesn't mean their lives are cheap. As citizens, we must do everything in our power to ensure our armed forces get what they need to protect our motherland and come back home alive and well to their families. #JaiHind #JaiHindKiSena #HappyIndependenceDay #78thIndependenceDay #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #IndianAirForce #HarGharTiranga

This Republic Day 2025, as we celebrate the spirit of #patriotism, #unity and #progress, we also reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the capabilities of our #armed forces. At the Maritime Research Center, we continue our #mission of equipping #military personnel with the #skills and expertise needed to excel in modern #maritime defence. Our ongoing collaboration with the Military Institute of Technology (#MILIT) in Pune is a testament to this dedication. Through training programs, research initiatives, and practical learning, we empower officials to stay ahead of emerging challenges in maritime warfare. As we move forward, our focus remains on: ⚙️Upgrading Technical Skills ⚙️Fostering Innovation  ⚙️Long-Term Collaboration On this #RepublicDay, we honour our brave #forces by reinforcing their #strength with the best technology, #knowledge, and #skills. Together, we are building resilient, innovative, and skilled naval forces for a #secure future. Arnab Das, Indian Navy , Ministry of Defence of India, Ministry of External Affairs, India. #RepublicDay2025 #MaritimeResearch #DefenseInnovation #SkillingTheForces #MilitaryInstituteOfTechnology #NavalDefense #FutureOfWarfare #SkillsDevelopment #TechnologyInDefense #Pune #ArmedForces #MaritimeExcellence #Patriotism #PrideInService 

From SMA Michael R. Weimer's latest NCO Journal article: "Combat Doesn't Care: How Ready Are You?" A hard truth from combat: Our team landed in the wrong spot. Enemy fire everywhere. Foreign fighters with night vision closing in. No backup coming. We made it because we trained hard before that moment. But here's what keeps me up at night: Large-scale combat will hit different than our past 20 years. WWII: 400,000 U.S. casualties Iraq/Afghanistan: 7,054 casualties The next fight brings: - No 1-hour medical evacuation - No secure bases - No Amazon deliveries - No time to get ready Look at Ukraine. The battlefield exposes weakness fast. The undisciplined die first. Your Soldiers need you to: 1. Master fundamentals 2. Build real readiness 3. Train like lives depend on it 4. Prepare families before deployment 5. Stop taking the easy path Leadership truth: Discipline happens before battle or not at all. Question for leaders: Are you truly ready right now? Or do you need a warm-up target? The enemy won't give you one. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gnYe5rsx #militaryleadership #readiness #leadership #veterans #SMA #USARMY #DoD #HoH #NCO #CJCS #Combat

⚓️ Indian Navy to Commission Advanced Combat Platforms ⚓️ On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy will commission three advanced combat platforms—Ships Nilgiri & Surat and Submarine Vagsheer. These additions will significantly enhance the Navy’s strategic capabilities. #Defense #IndianNavy #NationalSecurity #Innovation

In yet another significant development between US and India, state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd will jointly produce high-end sonobuoys with American defence major Ultra Maritime for the Indian Navy. Click on the 🔗 to read Nayanima Basu's full report https://lnkd.in/gJ82Eb9d #US #India #IndianNavy #ABPLive

Army tests out kit which will change the way soldiers train and fight in the future - @forcesnews.com The Army's experimentation battalion has been testing a raft of new kit that could change the shape of combat in the future. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment were restructured as the Next Generation Combat Team (NGCT) to focus on integrating uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) at battlegroup, company and platoon levels." Calian Group is a world-class military training and exercise partner. Calian has trained over 250,000 military personnel world-wide since 1996. We deliver training exercises for individual formations and for joint, multi-agency and multi-national training audiences across the spectrum of operations, including domestic operations, counter-insurgency and high-intensity conventional warfare. Learn more about our end-to-end approach to training - @https://hubs.li/Q029KZsF0 - and how we integrate lessons learned into training @https://lnkd.in/ewFp4wh7 #defence #defense #MilitaryTraining #LessonsLearned Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02T2X_D0

🔥 The US Navy has awarded Leonardo a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35. This is the first BriteCloud 218 contract for the F-35 after being approved for the radar decoy in July. The contract is expected to satisfy the requirements of fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2027. #military #army #defense #f35 #electronicwarfare #technology #innovation