AMRAAM Missile: The United States has included Pakistan in a modified arms contract with Raytheon to supply AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles).The AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is a beyond-visual-range (BVR), radar-guided missile developed by the U.S. Air Force and Raytheon in the 1980s. It provides “fire-and-forget” capability, allowing pilots to disengage after […]
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Exercise KONKAN-25
Exercise KONKAN-25: Exercise KONKAN-25 commenced on 05 Oct 2025, off the western coast of India. It is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy of UK. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The harbour phase of the Exercise will include professional interactions between naval personnel, cross deck visits, sports […]
NATPOLREX-X 2025
NATPOLREX-X 2025: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from October 5–6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Participants: Central ministries, coastal state governments, major ports, oil-handling agencies, maritime organisations, and over 40 foreign observers from 32 countries. Aim is To assess and enhance India’s national capability to respond to marine oil spills […]
Dhvani Missile
Dhvani Missile: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the verge of a historic breakthrough with the upcoming test of Dhvani, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile that promises to catapult the nation into an elite club of military superpowers. It is an hypersonic missile being developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). […]
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry. It is the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). The name ‘Akshar’ meaning ‘imperishable’, symbolises the ICG’s steadfast resolve and commitment to ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas. It has been designed and built indigenously […]
Exercise Drone Kavach
Exercise Drone Kavach: The Spear Corps under Eastern Command of the Indian Army recently conducted Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It was conducted by the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, operating under the Eastern Command. The four-day exercise was conducted in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise […]
Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in Arunachal Pradesh: The Spear Corps under Eastern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Kavach in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh from September 25 to 28, 2025. The four-day exercise focused on next-generation drone warfare and counter-drone technologies, showcasing the Army’s combat preparedness in modern […]
Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG
Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG: India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), two senior IPS officers of the 1993 batch have taken charge of key paramilitary organisations. Praveer Ranjan has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), while Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director General […]
Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad
Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad: Major General G. Srinivas has officially assumed charge as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. He takes over from Lieutenant General Harsh Chhibber, who has been promoted to the position of Director General Information Systems.Major General Srinivas was entrusted with […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958: The Assam government recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in three districts for another six months. It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. It can […]
