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On March 10–11, the Indian Navy's self-built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri, took part in a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) in the Arabian Sea with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship, and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate.

During the exercise, a variety of maritime evolutions, such as cross-deck landings, boarding drills, and seamanship evolutions, were seen. The smooth execution of the drill confirmed the two navies' high degree of cooperation and interoperability.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Thursday mounted a fighter aircraft onboard India`s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, in Mumbai. The Australian PM sat inside the fighter jet while officers of the Indian Navy shared details and information on India`s biggest aircraft carrier. "I`m very honoured to be here today on the newly commissioned Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant, my visit reflects my government`s commitment to place India at the heart of Australia`s approach to India both Pacific and beyond. Whilst here, I have had the great pleasure of meeting with the talented and highly professional men and women of India`s Navy. what lifts defence relationships to new levels is the resolve and foresight of those who see the relationship not just for what it is, but for what it could be. One such person is my friend, Prime Minister Modi," the Australian PM said while interacting with media persons after climbing onboard INS Vikrant. 

In the event of a terror attack on India or planned "violent disturbance in Kashmir," by extremist groups with a base in Pakistan, there have been worries highlighted by a US intelligence report regarding the prospect of India retaliating against Pakistan.

military retaliation in kashmir: us intel says high possibility of another india-pak war under modi regime

The likelihood of a confrontation between India and Pakistan is foreseen in the annual threat assessment report by the US Director of National Intelligence with special concern due to the prospect of an "escalatory cycle between two nuclear-armed powers".

Geopolitics plays a crucial role in the development and export of military hardware, and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is no exception. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) sale of the LCA Tejas to Argentina has faced challenges due to the UK's embargo on arms sales to the South American country. This embargo has already frustrated several deals, particularly for aircraft with Baker's pilot ejector seat, and now impacts the potential sale of the Tejas jet fighter.

The Falkland Islands dispute is a long-standing issue between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas, have been under British control since 1833, but Argentina has claimed sovereignty over the islands since the early 19th century. The conflict escalated in 1982 when Argentine forces invaded the islands, resulting in the deaths of many military personnel. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lashed out at the Centre after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Manish Sisodia in connection to the Delhi excise policy case. Former Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia was arrested for the second time after his initial arrest in the case by the CBI on February 26. The hearing for Sisodia's bail plea was scheduled to be for Friday (March 10).

Reacting to the recent developments in the case, Kejriwal took to Twitter and said, "First, Manish was arrested by the CBI. CBI did not find any evidence and no money was found during the raids. Tomorrow there is a bail hearing. He would have been released tomorrow. So ED arrested him today. They have only one aim -- to keep Manish inside at all costs by slapping false cases. People are watching. They will reply."