Category: Defence Current Affairs

AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM: The recent approval by the United States to sell AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Turkey has triggered serious concerns in India. AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a highly advanced beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) with surface-to-air missile (SAM) capabilities. It was developed by Raytheon Technologies, one of the leading […]

Operation Gideon Chariots: Israel launched Operation Gideon Chariots in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The operation follows failed negotiations and intensified strikes amidst global humanitarian concerns.A large-scale military offensive launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza Strip.It marks a renewed escalation in the conflict, especially after the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations […]

Exercise Teesta Prahar: The Army recently conducted a comprehensive integrated field training exercise named ‘Teesta Prahar’ at the Teesta field firing range. Exercise Teesta Prahar was a large-scale integrated field exercise conducted by the Indian Army. It was carried out at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, near the strategic Siliguri corridor, often […]

Exercise Raahat: The Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted Exercise Raahat—a large-scale joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) simulation. The drill, held in Assam, was aimed at improving coordination between civil and military agencies during natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, especially in vulnerable northeastern regions.Exercise Raahat was conducted […]

Shakargarh Bulge: The Shakargarh Bulge was one of the places where a major build-up of tanks and armoured vehicles by the Pakistan army was spotted recently. The Shakargarh Bulge is an important area in Pakistani territory that sticks out into India, bordered by the Ravi and Chenab rivers. Its geography consists of flat terrain and […]

Golden Dragon 2025: Cambodia and China have launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise involving land, sea, and air operations. The Golden Dragon military exercise is a bilateral annual drill between China and Cambodia, first initiated in late 2016 to strengthen military cooperation and strategic ties. The official theme of Golden Dragon 2025 is […]

Territorial Army: The Ministry of Defence has empowered the Army Chief under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Act, 1948, to fully mobilise the Territorial Army (TA) amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. Territorial Army Act, 1948; formally launched on October 9, 1949. Controlling Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Governed by Territorial Army Act, […]

High Mobility Artillery Rocket System: The military of Taiwan recently conducted its first live-firing of the American-supplied high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS). It is a lightweight, multiple rocket launcher. It allows for the launching of multiple, precision-guided rockets. It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, a United States-based security and aerospace company. HIMARS is […]

Operation Keller: The Indian Army launched a high-intensity counter-terror operation in the dense forests of Keller in Shopian, South Kashmir. Named Operation Keller, the mission was initiated following credible intelligence reports about heavily armed militants hiding in the region.This operation reflects India’s continued commitment to neutralising terrorist threats within the Valley and ensuring the safety […]