Category: Defence Current Affairs

Igla-S: Hand-Held Anti-Aircraft Missiles Russia recently signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and has allowed the production of the Igla under license. Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) developed by Russia. It is known in the West as SA-24 Grinch. It entered service with the Russian Army in […]

MQ-4C Triton: Uncrewed Aircraft Northrop Grumman Corporation recently announced the successful maiden flight of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft. MQ-4C Triton built for both the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force, the MQ-4C Triton stands as the sole uncrewed, high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft designed for persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. It […]

Arrow-3 Missile Defence System: Israel recently confirmed that it used its sophisticated Arrow 3 missile interceptor against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Arrow-3 Missile Defence System is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system for long-range threat engagement. The missile was jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and the Missile Defence Agency in the US. Initially deployed in […]

Exercise CORPAT And Bongosagar: Exercise CORPAT and BONGOSAGAR between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy were conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal from 07 – 09 Nov 2023. Exercise CORPAT and Bongosagar is the 4th edition of the BONGOSAGAR and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) exercise. Both are bilateral naval exercise. Indian […]

INDUS-X Investors Meet: The inaugural INDUS-X Investors Meet, organized by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the US Department of Defence, preceded the 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue. During the event, the INDUS-X Educational Series (Gurukul) was launched. The Gurukul initiative aims to guide innovators and startups within the defence ecosystems of both the US and […]

Hermes 900 Starliner Drones : India is set to acquire additional Israeli-made Hermes Starliner 900 drones that will enhance the Indian Army’s surveillance capabilities along its northern borders. Hermes 900 Starliner is an Israeli-made medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is the larger variant of the Hermes 900. It has a wingspan of 17m […]

Project Kusha: India is embarking on Project Kusha, a mission designed to enhance its air defence capabilities with a system rivalling the effectiveness of the renowned S-400. It includes the acquisition of three long-range Interceptor missiles with ranges of 150km, 250km, and 350km, ensuring comprehensive protection against aerial threats. These missiles have a high single-shot […]

Ohio-class Submarine: A US nuclear-powered Ohio-class submarine was recently deployed in the Middle East to help prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader conflict. The Ohio class is a class of nuclear-powered submarines currently used by the United States Navy. They are the largest submarines ever built for the U.S. Navy. The US […]

Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) Initiative: The Indian Navy Chief Admiral said that the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative is a testament to the commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative was announced at the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo. It was announced to […]

Apache Attack Helicopter: The Indian Army is preparing to induct six Apache attack helicopters armed with Stinger air-to-air missiles, Hellfire Longbow air-to-ground missiles, guns, and rockets. Apache Attack Helicopter is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter. Country of Origin is United States Manufacturer by Boeing It is also known as the Apache Guardian. The […]