Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT: India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise. A Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS is representing the Indian contingent comprising of 45 personnel along with personnel from other […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Command As The 30th Chief Of The Indian Army
Command As The 30th Chief Of The Indian Army: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed command as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande after his 26-month tenure. General Dwivedi has a deep understanding of modern and emerging technologies, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness by leveraging India’s technology ecosystem. The Chief […]
RIMPAC Exercise
RIMPAC Exercise: Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in the South China Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has reached Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, being held in Hawaii. It is […]
Kalibr Missile
Kalibr Missile: The Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) recently attacked Ukrainian infrastructure, using its sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles. Kalibr Missile is a family of Russian cruise missiles that can be launched from ships, submarines, containers, airplanes, or transport erector launchers. It has variants designed for anti-ship, anti-submarine and land attack purposes. They were developed and […]
Exercise HOPEX
Exercise HOPEX: The Indian Air Force and Egyptian Air Force participated in the Exercise HOPEX 2024. Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of IAF (Indian Air Force) and EAF (Egyptian Air Force) which was held in Egypt from 21 to 26 June. The aim of this exercise is to promote bilateral and regional cooperation, […]
Innovations For Defence Excellence
Innovations For Defence Excellence: The 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was signed with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for miniaturised satellite. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the flagship initiative of the Union Ministry of Defence. It aims to achieve self-reliance and foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospaceby engaging […]
Javelin Anti-Tank Missile
Javelin Anti-Tank Missile: India and the US recently held discussions on the co-production of American javelin missiles in India to meet the requirements of the Indian military. Javelin Anti-Tank Missile is a man-portable antitank guided missile (ATGM) system. It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It was designed […]
Stryker Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicles
Stryker Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicles: India and the United States are in advanced talks for the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). The Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). It is jointly developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada and the […]
Exercise Red Flag 2024
Exercise Red Flag 2024: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24. This was the second edition of Ex Red Flag 2024, which is an advanced aerial combat training exercise, […]
Grey-Zone Warfare
Grey-Zone Warfare: China is using ‘grey-zone’ tactics against Taiwan involving sophisticated methods to frustrate the island’s leadership. This includes simulated audiovisuals depicting invasion scenarios and sustained pressure through military sorties and cognitive warfare tactics. Grey-zone warfare refers to a strategic approach where aggressors employ a combination of conventional and non-conventional methods to harm adversaries without […]
