INS Kalpeni: An Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, recently arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives. INS Kalpeni is a fast attack craft of the Indian Navy. It belongs to a series of 10 Fleet Car Nicobar class Waterjet […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-Germany Defence Ties Strengthened
India-Germany Defence Ties Strengthened: India’s Defence Minister held comprehensive bilateral talks with the German counterpart in Berlin, aimed at bolstering the India-Germany strategic defence partnership and expanding military-to-military cooperation. The two nations signed and exchanged the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training. The leaders highlighted the significance […]
The Radical Security Shift in J&K
The Radical Security Shift in J&K: The first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack has prompted a comprehensive review of Jammu & Kashmir’s security architecture, which shifted from urban containment to high-altitude terrain dominance. The shift refers to the structural transformation of the Valley’s security posture following the targeting of tourists at scale for the […]
Japan Eases Defense Export Rules
Japan Eases Defense Export Rules: In a historic shift from its post-World War II pacifist stance, Japan officially scrapped the “five-category” restriction on arms exports in April 2026. This move authorizes the export of lethal weapons to third-party nations. After World War II, in the shadow of the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan adopted […]
India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX) 2026
India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX) 2026: The Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak has been deployed to Colombo to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), highlighting deepening maritime cooperation and proactive humanitarian outreach in the Indian Ocean Region in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for […]
INS Nireekshak
INS Nireekshak: INS Nireekshak recently arrived in Colombo to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026). It is a Dive Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy. Built by Mazgaon Shipbuilders in 1985, the ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989 and was commissioned […]
R-37M Missile
R-37M Missile: In a major development for India’s air superiority, Moscow recently greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi. The R-37M missile, known by its NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead, is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia. It is designed to eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond […]
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)’, a domestic insurance pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure continuous and affordable maritime insurance coverage amid global uncertainties. Objective is to reduce dependence on foreign insurers such as the International Group […]
Indigenous 1000-kg Aerial Bomb for IAF
Indigenous 1000-kg Aerial Bomb for IAF: The Ministry of Defence initiated the indigenous design and development of a 1,000-kg aerial bomb (similar to Mk-84) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), which currently relies on imported Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs. The project aims to boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence and reduce dependence on foreign Original Equipment […]
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: The union government took a decisive step to shield its seaborne trade from global disruptions with the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool). Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool is a new domestic maritime insurance scheme designed to safeguard the country’s shipping and trade interests during periods of global instability. […]
