India equips new generation heavy torpedoes, increases military cooperation with neighbor Nepal

On January 8, the Indian Ministry of Defense and French defense shipbuilder Naval Group signed an agreement to supply new F21 electronic heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarines.

The contract, worth approximately $102.4 million, will integrate Naval Group’s F21 Electronically-Driven Heavy Torpedo (EHWT) into the Kalvari-class vessel. The first test of the F21 EHWT will take place on December 14, 2024, when a French Navy nuclear submarine will launch a torpedo at a decommissioned corvette.

The integration of the F21 torpedo into the Kalvari-class vessels will be done through a collaboration between the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Meanwhile, from December 31 to January 13, India and Nepal conducted the 18th joint military exercise named Surya Kiran (Sunshine) in the Saljhandi region of Nepal.

India and Nepal conduct the 18th edition of the joint military exercise Surya Kiran (Sunshine) in the Saljhandi area of Nepal. (Source: Indian Ministry of Defence)

The purpose of the exercise is to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous areas as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief under the United Nations Charter, the Indian Army said in a statement.

At the opening ceremony of the exercise, both sides participated in a traditional march, accompanied by the melodies of Indian and Nepalese military music. The event symbolized the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Addressing the soldiers at the ceremony, Major General Prem Bahadur Gurung, Commander of the Mid-Western Division of the Nepal Army, stressed the importance of learning from each other's experiences and enhancing interoperability, while strengthening the brotherhood between India and Nepal.

Exercise Surya Kiran reflects the strong bonds of friendship, trust and shared cultural bonds between India and Nepal. It also lays the foundation for effective cooperation between the Indian and Nepalese armies.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/an-do-trang-bi-ngu-loi-hang-nang-the-he-moi-gia-tang-hop-tac-quan-su-voi-lang-gieng-nepal-300198.html