Heron Mk II: To enhance their unmanned capabilities in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces have signed up for more satellite-linked Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency procurement. It is a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It offers an endurance of 45 […]
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Exercise EKUVERIN : 14th edition
Exercise EKUVERIN: 14th edition The 14th edition of the exercise EKUVERIN is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language. It is one of the three major joint exercises between India and the Maldives. It is a bilateral military annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. It aims to […]
SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025
SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025: The 19th edition of the India–Nepal joint military exercise, SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025, was held at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, to deepen military cooperation.The joint exercise first started in 2011. It aims to practice Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate, crucial for peacekeeping and conflict-management missions.Training areas include Jungle Warfare, […]
Operation Pawan
Operation Pawan: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India has recently paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Pawan, the 1987 Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) mission in Sri Lanka. Operation Pawan was launched by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1987, sending the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri […]
MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter
MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter: India sealed a ₹7,995-crore deal with the U.S. as part of “follow on support” package for Indian Navy’s fleet of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for five years. MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter is often called the “Romeo” is a state-of-the-art naval helicopter. It is manufactured by US defence major, Lockheed Martin. Features of MH-60R […]
HAMMER Weapon System
HAMMER Weapon System: Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED) signed a joint venture cooperation agreement for the production of the HAMMER Weapon System in India. The HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system developed by Safran, a French aerospace and defence company. It is also […]
Operation Pawan
Operation Pawan: For the first time, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India has recently paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Pawan, the 1987 Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) mission in Sri Lanka. It was launched by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1987, sending the Indian Peace Keeping Force […]
Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025
Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025: The 19th edition of the “Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025” commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. It is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Nepal. The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the ASSAM Regiment. It is an annual event conducted alternately in both countries. The aim […]
Javelin Missile : In News
Javelin Missile: In News The U.S. State Department recently approved a possible sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated total cost of $92.8 million. It is an American-made, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile. It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It […]
Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)
Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA): The United States has officially designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), signalling a major upgrade in defence ties after Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. MNNA is a special U.S. strategic designation that grants close defence partners military, financial, and technological privileges—without offering formal NATO-style security […]
