Category: Defence Current Affairs

UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3: India successfully conducted flight trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the NOAR test range, Kurnool. The missile marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous drone warfare capabilities. A UAV-Launched air-to-surface precision guided missile, designed for engaging static and moving targets with minimal collateral damage. Developed by: DRDO, […]

Indian Navy Set To Participate in SIMBEX 2025: The Indian Navy is participating in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in Singapore, continuing a long-standing tradition of maritime cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This exercise reflects India’s growing naval engagements in Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy and […]

Akash Prime Missile: India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime. It is the upgraded variant of Akash weapon for the high altitude region. Akash Prime Missile is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile platform. It is designed to protect mobile, semi-mobile and static […]

Javelin Missile: India recently submitted a letter of request to the United States for co-production of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) in the country. It is an American-made, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile. It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It was designed to defeat heavily armored vehicles such […]

Astra Missile : In News The DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test-fired the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ with an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha. BVRAAM Astra: Astra is India’s first indigenous BVRAAM, designed to target enemy […]

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025: India, for the first time, is participating in the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a major Australia-led multinational military exercise. Exercise Talisman Sabre, launched in 2005 and held biennially, began as a bilateral military drill between Australia and the US and has since evolved into a major multinational warfighting […]

India is set to receive the first batch of AH-64E Apache: India is set to receive the first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the US after a 15-month delay.The helicopters will be deployed at Jodhpur for border security operations.The AH-64E Apache is a multi-role combat helicopter developed by Boeing, built for high-intensity warfare, […]

Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025: India, along with 18 other nations, is participating in Talisman Sabre 2025, a major bilateral military drill led by Australia that commenced recently. It is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation. It has been conducted between Australia and the United States biennially since […]

Operation Shiva: The Indian Army recently launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. It was launched by the Indian Army to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the Amarnath Yatra. The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave in Jammu […]