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Hans India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
India, US discuss avenues for strengthening defence cooperation
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held a meeting with US Indo-Pacific Command's Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd on the sidelines of Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia and discussed various avenues for strengthening defence cooperation and future operational operations, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said on Sunday. In a statement shared on X, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff stated, "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff #CISC #HQ_IDS held bilateral discussions with Lt Gen Joshua Rudd, Deputy Commander US Indo-Pacific Command on the sidelines of Exercise #TalismanSabre2025. Various avenues for strengthening #DefenceCooperation and collaboration, as well as future operational opportunities, were discussed. #India - #USA Defence engagements underscore mutual resolve towards #RegionalSecurity and stability in the #IndoPacific." Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit also held bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Forces, on the sidelines of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The two military leaders discussed growing defence cooperation between the two nations with the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff #CISC #HQ_IDS_India, held bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Forces, on the sidelines of Exercise #TalismanSabre2025. The military leaders discussed the growing #DefenceCooperation, with the elevation of bilateral relations between both nations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Future avenues for operational interaction and cooperation were also discussed," Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff posted on X. On Saturday, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit participated in the Australian Defence Forces Chiefs of Joint Operations Conclave, being held as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia's Darwin. According to the statement, Air Marshal Dixit attended panel discussions on contemporary issues spanning across the full spectrum of warfare on the first day of the conclave. In a statement shared on X, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff stated, "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, #India is participating in the Australian Defence Forces Chiefs of Joint Operations Conclave, being held as part of Exercise #TalismanSabre2025 at Darwin, Australia. During the first day of the Conclave, #CISC attended panel discussions on contemporary issues spanning across the full spectrum of warfare." "The conclave brings together senior military leaders from 19 participating nations, fostering dialogue on #MultiDomainOperations, interoperability and #RegionalSecurity cooperation. India's participation underscores the nation's resolve to strengthen defence partnerships & contribute to a free, open & inclusive #IndoPacific through collaborative security initiatives," it added. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is on a visit to Australia from July 26-28 to witness the 11th edition of the ongoing Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25). Six officers from the Indian Armed Forces are participating in the ongoing TS25 as Staff Planners at various levels of Joint Operations Planning, Control, Safety and Logistics. Indian officers have earlier participated in 2021 and 2023 as Observers. The exercise will showcase extensive interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across air, land, maritime, space and cyber domains, according to the press release.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Pak drones failed to cause damage to Indian military, civil infra: CDS Anil Chauhan on Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan Wednesday said that Pakistan's use of unarmed drones and loiter munition during Operation Sindoor failed to inflict any damage to the Indian military and civilian infrastructure. Addressing a workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation in Delhi, Chauham said: 'Drones are proof of reality, recent conflicts demonstrate how they can shift tactical balance disproportionately.' 'The need of the hour is to develop capabilities to harness this lower airspace… During Operation Sindoor, on 10th of May, Pakistan had used unarmed drones and loiter munitions, none of which could actually inflict any damage to Indian military or civilian infrastructure. Most of them were neutralised through combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means, and some of them could be in fact recovered in almost intact conditions. We need to focus on this to combat in future in lower airspace,' Chauhan said. The workshop-cum-exhibition titled, 'Indigenisation of critical components currently being imported from foreign OEMs in the areas of UAV & C-UAS,' organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, was held in Delhi on Wednesday. The Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, 'to deliver justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families' that took place on April 22 this year. In just 25 minutes, Indian armed forces, using multiple long-range high-precision strike weapons, targeted and destroyed nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir including the headquarters of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. India had then said that Pakistan launched a failed drone and missile attack at a number of military targets in northern and western India. During the workshop, Chauhan also spoke about the evolution of weapons and war fighting equipment built by India over the years. He said, 'Throughout history if you look, we have witnessed evolutionary as well as revolutionary changes in warfare that have transformed the kind of battles we fight… So evolutionary changes have made weapons and war fighting equipment smaller, faster, lighter, more efficient, more affordable. Long back we had rifles which were much weighty, they were large length. We have now shorter, lighter rifles, longer ranges, they are much more cheaper. We can fight at night. Similarly for tanks and aircrafts, we made them affordable, they are lighter, yet they manoeuvre very fast and they afford more protection.'
United News of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Defence Ministry to host workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation tomorrow
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) In a significant push towards achieving India's self-reliance in defence technologies, the Defence Ministry through Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), will host a workshop and exhibition on Indigenisation of Critical Components Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS tomorrow at the Manekshaw Centre. The event comes in the backdrop of recent India-Pakistan hostilities, including Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the strategic importance and operational effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), a Defence Ministry statement said. These systems played a vital role in enhancing situational awareness, enabling precision targeting, and reducing risks to human personnel demonstrating the maturity, dependability, and value of India's indigenous defence technologies during real-time operations. Recognising the importance of reducing the dependency on OEMs for critical UAV and C-UAS components, the upcoming workshop-cum-exhibition aims to bring together all relevant stakeholders, including defence experts, policymakers, military leaders, scientists, and private industry to develop a strategic roadmap for indigenisation. The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation, knowledge sharing, and long-term capability building in unmanned systems. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be the chief guest while Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will deliver the closing address, summarising the deliberations and presenting the expected outcome, a strategic policy document focused on the indigenisation of UAV and C-UAS systems and their critical subcomponents. The initiative aligns with India's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to bolster national security, enhance defence preparedness and transform India into a global hub for advanced military technologies. The workshop will feature talks by prominent experts, live demonstrations of indigenous technologies, and discussions on overcoming existing challenges in domestic production. UNI RBE PRS
United News of India
17-06-2025
- United News of India
Defence Cyber Agency begins exercise to bolster cyber resilience at national level
New Delhi/Pune, June 16 (UNI) "Cyber Suraksha", a comprehensive cyber security exercise designed to simulate real-world cyber threats, reinforce secure practices and test the analytical and defensive cyber skills of participants in a high-paced, gamified environment, commenced on Monday. Organised by Defence Cyber Agency under aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, this multi-phased exercise is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at national level and encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership, said a Defence press release here. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in the event, which will conclude on June 27. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) conclave for leadership has also been dovetailed in 'Cyber Suraksha', thereby integrating the technical aspects with leadership roles. The CISOs conclave includes talks by eminent speakers and will culminate in an immersive Table-Top Exercise. Combining structured learning with dynamic hands-on challenge environments will empower participants to act decisively in the face of cyber threats. Defence Cyber Agency plans to conduct such exercises on a regular basis to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels, the release added. UNI SP SS
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
Exercise to bolster cyber resilience at national level begins: Defence Ministry
A comprehensive cyber security exercise designed to simulate "real-world cyber threats " and with an aim to bolster resilience in the domain at the national level kicked off on Monday, the Defence Ministry said. ' Cyber Suraksha ' is being organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. "This multi-phased exercise, which concludes on June 27, is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at national level, and encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership," the ministry said in a statement. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in the event. "The exercise is designed to simulate real-world cyber threats, reinforce secure practices, and test the analytical and defensive cyber skills of participants in a high-paced, gamified environment," it said. Live Events A conclave of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) for leadership has also been dovetailed in 'Cyber Suraksha', thereby integrating the technical aspects with leadership roles. "The CISOs conclave includes talks by eminent speakers and will culminate in an immersive table-top exercise," it said. Combining structured learning with dynamic hands-on challenge environments will empower participants to act decisively in the face of cyber threats. Defence Cyber Agency plans to conduct such exercises on a regular basis to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels, the ministry said.
