INS Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya: INS Tabar, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy, visited Malaga, Spain, on 25 August 2024, for a two-day engagement. Upon departure on 27 August, it participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Bureau Of Police Research And Development
Bureau Of Police Research And Development: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) recently celebrated its 54th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi. BPR&D plays a pivotal role in shaping policing practices and law enforcement strategies in India. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) is a premier research and development […]
India’s 2nd Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned by Rajnath Singh
India’s 2nd Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned by Rajnath Singh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat (S-3), at a quiet event in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant boost to India’s nuclear deterrence and second-strike capability.
INS Mumbai
INS Mumbai: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai will arrive at the port of Colombo for a three-day maiden visit to Sri Lanka. INS Mumbai is the third of the Delhi-class guided missile destroyers, indigenously built and commissioned into the Indian Navy on 22 January 2001. It was constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai. […]
Shaheen-II Missile
Shaheen-II Missile: The Pakistani military recently conducted the successful training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II. Shaheen-II Missile is a Pakistani medium-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It is believed that the Shaheen 2 is derived from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)-developed M-18, though this has not been confirmed. It is a solid-fueled, two-stage missile […]
Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises
Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises: For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is incorporating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. The 51st FW readiness exercise started on Aug.
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died of a severe cardiac arrest in Chennai. He was 59. He was in Chennai to participate in the Coast Guard function led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
10th Edition Of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
10th Edition Of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI began. MITRA SHAKTI is an annual exercise based on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain. It is the largest bilateral exercise being undertaken by the Sri Lankan Army and it forms a major […]
AIM-174B Missile
AIM-174B Missile: The US Navy has introduced the AIM-174B aiming to counter China’s aerial dominance. AIM-174B Missile is an air-launched variant of the versatile SM-6 missile of the US Navy. It became operational in July, 2024 and is derived by Raytheon, an Aerospace and defense company. It is an extremely long-range air-to-air missile. It is […]
Father of Agni Missiles, Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal Passes Away
Father of Agni Missiles, Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal Passes Away: Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal, a renowned Indian scientist and the driving force behind India’s missile program, passed away on Thursday in Hyderabad at the age of 84. Known affectionately as the ‘Father of Agni Missiles‘, Dr. Agarwal’s contributions to India’s defence capabilities have been nothing […]
