IN lures a maritime guardian from the United States:
The Indian Navy (IN) has adopted two U.S. Unmanned drones from the MQ9B Marine Guardian. In India, these drones will be leased for one year.
Highlights:
♦ A maritime version of the Predator MQ9 UAV, the Drone is (UAV). It has a stamina of up to 40 hours and a top flying altitude of 40,000 feet as well.
♦ The drone has a maritime surveillance radar 3600 and an optional maritime surface search radar multi-mode.
♦ It can be used for operations related to anti-ground warfare, anti-submarine warfare, humanitarian aid/disaster relief, search and rescue, law enforcement (drug trafficking, illegal immigration and piracy).
♦ These drones are designed to perform surveillance in the Indian Ocean region and if necessary and needed, can be deployed along the Chinese border.
Raising Day of BSF Was Celebrated on 1 December:
On 1 December 2020, the Border Protection Force (BSF) is celebrating its 56th Growing Day. "India`s first line of defence" is the Border Protection Force (BSF).
Highlights:
♦ On 1 December 1965, shortly after the India-Pakistan War of 1965, the BSF - Border Protection Force was formed in accordance with an Act of Parliament.
♦ With its courage and prowess, the BSF - Border Security Force has always lived up to its slogan `Duty for Life` (Jeevan Paryant Kartavya).
♦ The Minister of State awarded the BSF workers with the "Police Medal for Gallantry" and the "President`s Police Medal for Distinguished Service."
♦ In addition, the Minister of State for Home Affairs introduced the BSF`s annual e-magazine, Borderman.
♦ The BSF is the world`s largest fringe guarding force, with Pakistan and Bangladesh ensuring the 6,386.36 km long International Borders.
###Passage Exercise (PASSEX) between Russian Federation Navy and Indian Navy in Eastern Indian Ocean Region:
A Passage Exercise (PASSEX) is being performed in the Eastern Indian Ocean Area (IOR) by the Indian Navy (IN) and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) from 4-5 December 2020.
PASSEX:
♦ The exercise includes the participation of the RuFN guided-missile cruiser Varyag, the Pechenga medium ocean tanker and the Admiral Panteleyev large anti-submarine ship. IN was portrayed by the Shivalik indigenous guided-missile frigate and the Kadmatt anti-submarine corvette, along with integral helicopters.
♦ The aim of the PASSEX exercise is to improve interoperability, improve understanding and absorb best practises between both parties.
♦ Advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare drills, arms firings, seamanship exercises, and helicopter operations are also involved in the drill.
♦ PASSEX is carried out on the occasion of the Indian Navy`s Navy Day on 4 December.
♦ The close bonds of friendship shared between the two militaries are highlighted by this exercise.
Background:
PASSEX exercise is conducted regularly by the Indian Navy with units of friendly foreign navies. During the exercise, the navies of both countries will visit each other’s ports or during a rendezvous at sea. This exercise is conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region. It reflects the strong long-term strategic relationship between the two countries and the defence cooperation in the maritime domain. PASSEX aims to strengthen Indo-Russian defence relations.
The two navies have built a strong relationship through regular exercises such as INDRA Navy which is conducted biennially. The last edition was held in the Northern Indian Ocean Region from 4-5 September 2020.
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