Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) from a record altitude of 32,000 feet, marking a major milestone in indigenous defence innovation and self-reliance. MCPS is developed by DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (Agra) and Defence Bioengineering […]

India and Indonesia Begin 5th Samudra Shakti Naval Exercise: The Indian Navy (IN) and the Indonesian Navy commenced the 5th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise “Samudra Shakti 2025” on October 14, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The joint exercise will run till October 17, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between the two nations. Samudra […]

Astra Mark 2 Missile: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently announced its intention to extend the range of its Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile to more than 200 kilometres. Astra Mark 2 Missile is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. It is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). […]

Steadfast Noon: NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will be hosted by the Netherlands this year. Steadfast Noon is an annual nuclear exercise by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). It is an important test for the alliance’s nuclear deterrent. It is hosted by a different NATO country each year. The 2025 edition of the […]

Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025: An Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel departed for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, to participate in the fourth edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025. It is an annual joint military exercise held between India and Australia. This edition, Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops […]

Hwasong-20: North Korea recently unveiled its latest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-20 at a military parade presided over by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un. It is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by North Korea. The engine used in the missile is a solid-fuel engine and is made up of carbon fiber […]

AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile: After sending its first consignment of mineral samples to Washington under a rare earths deal, Pakistan may soon receive the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is an active, radar-guided, medium-range, air-to-air missile. It is among the most widely used beyond-visual-range […]

SAKSHAM System: The Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenously developed ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid System. The Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management (SAKSHAM) is an indigenously developed Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid System. It is a modular, high-end Command and Control (C2) system operating on the secure […]

Saksham Counter-Unmanned Aerial Threat Grid System: The Indian Army has begun induction of the ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, an indigenous real-time drone detection and neutralisation network. ‘Saksham’ (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) is a modular, AI-driven Command and Control (C2) System designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise […]

IAF to Receive First Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive its first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous fighter jet programme. Tejas Mk1A The Tejas Mk1A is an upgraded variant of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics […]