Category: Defence Current Affairs

360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism : Indian Navy The Indian Navy has recently implemented a groundbreaking ‘360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism’ for its promotion boards. This aims to address the limitations of the existing assessment process by incorporating feedback from peers and subordinates. Under this new mechanism, the Navy conducts large-scale surveys involving suitably identified peers and […]

Iron Dome : Israel’s Anti-Missile System Iron Dome, Israel’s anti-missile system recently intercepted over 5,000 rockets launched from Gaza, a narrow strip that is home to 2.3 million Palestinians. Iron Dome is Israel’s air missile defense system that can defend against short-range rockets, intercepting them in the air above the state. It is capable of […]

Burevestnik Missile: President Vladimir V. Putin recently claimed that Russia had successfully tested the Burevestnik missile. The Burevestnik, whose name translates as “storm petrel”, is a ground-launched, low-flying cruise missile that is not only capable of carrying a nuclear warhead but is also nuclear-powered. The Burevestnik is one of six strategic weapons that the Russian […]

Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army is organizing a significant defence event, “East Tech 2023,” to showcase the latest defence technologies. “East Tech 2023” aims to identify cutting-edge technologies that can address operational challenges in the Eastern Sector and enhance self-reliance in defence technology. “East Tech 2023” Facilitate […]

Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) specially designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats over short […]

Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms: The Indian Navy has recently given accordance of necessity (AON) approval for 12 autonomous weaponised boat swarms, which have been developed by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering. The agreement between the Indian Navy and the organisation marks the 50th contract awarded under the SPRINT program. Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms are strategically designed […]

Project Udbhav: The Indian Army in partnership with the United Service Institution of India (USI), wrapped up a hybrid-panel discussion as part of Project Udbhav. The discussion focused on “The Evolution of Indian Military Systems, Warfare, and Strategic Thinking: Current Research and Future Directions.” Project Udbhav is an initiative set in motion by the Indian […]

SAMPRITI-XI: India and Bangladesh have kicked off the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, on October 3, 2023, in Umroi, Meghalaya. This exercise, which alternates between the two nations, highlights the strong bilateral defense cooperation between them. SAMPRITI, initiated in 2009, aims to boost interoperability, share tactical expertise, and promote best practices […]