ICGS Achal: The Indian Coast Guard (ICGS) commissioned ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited. The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal is the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV). It is named Achal, meaning firm. It is the fifth one in a series of eight FPVs being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
1 Year of Operation Sindoor
1 Year of Operation Sindoor: Marking the one-year anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces have significantly transitioned toward a high-tech, resilient defense posture characterized by hardened underground infrastructure and an integrated, multi-layered air defense shield. Operation Sindoor was a multi-dimensional military and strategic offensive launched by India on the night of 7–8th May, […]
INS Sindhukesari
INS Sindhukesari: The Indian Navy’s Kilo-class submarine, INS Sindhukesari, recently arrived in Colombo for an Operational Turnaround (OTR). INS Sindhukesari is a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy. It was commissioned in 1988. It was designed as part of Project 877 and built under a contract between Rosvooruzhenie, Russia, and the Ministry of Defence […]
CINBAX-II 2026
CINBAX-II 2026: The Indian Army contingent departed, to participate in CINBAX-II 2026, the second edition of the India-Cambodia bilateral military exercise. CINBAX-II is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army. It is conducted under the framework of Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate, focusing on joint training at […]
INS Mahendragiri
INS Mahendragiri: The INS Mahendragiri was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. It is the sixth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A). It was designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB). It was built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas […]
Advanced Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri
Advanced Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri: The Indian Navy received the delivery of ‘Mahendragiri’, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) is the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) It is a follow-on to the Project 17 (Shivalik-class) frigates, featuring significantly improved stealth features, advanced weaponry, and […]
Exercise Pragati
Exercise Pragati: The Indian Army is set to host military delegations to the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. The PRAGATI (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region)is a multilateral military exercise. It is the first edition of exercise which […]
Op Netra 1.0
Op Netra 1.0: The Indian Army successfully concluded ‘Op Netra 1.0,’ a four-day high-altitude mega eye camp in Leh, Ladakh, which provided advanced surgical care to 950 patients. ‘Op Netra 1.0’ was an Advanced Surgical Eye Camp conducted by the Indian Army.It was hosted at the 153 General Hospital in Leh, under the leadership of […]
INS Kalpeni
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 […]
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 […]
