Neptune Missile: During a joint operation of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ukrainian Navy, an ammunition storage depot in the Rostov region, Russia, was hit using the Neptune missile recently. An R-360 Neptune is a Ukrainian-developed subsonic cruise missile initially designed as an anti-ship missile and later modified for land attacks. The […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Fourth edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha 4.0
Fourth edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha 4.0: The fourth edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha 4.0’, as part of Republic Day celebrations has garnered an incredible nationwide response Project Veer Gatha was launched in 2021 as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence. The project aims to raise awareness of […]
India-US Initiatives in Defence and Nuclear Cooperation
India-US Initiatives in Defence and Nuclear Cooperation: The US National Security Advisor visited India and signed new initiatives in areas such as technology and defence.US announced to remove restrictions e.g., supply of US nuclear reactors on Indian nuclear entities like Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) to implement India-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court recently suggested constituting Benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to deal with the growing pendency in defence-related cases from these two areas. AFT is a military tribunal in India established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007. It is functioning […]
2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’
2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to transform India’s Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force.A year-long initiative by the MoD to implement transformative reforms in India’s defence sector. Aim is Modernizing Armed Forces for multi-domain operations, enhanced jointness, and improved […]
DRDO’s 67th Foundation Day
DRDO’s 67th Foundation Day: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on January 2, 2025. Established in 1958, DRDO has grown from a small entity with 10 laboratories to a vast network of around 52 laboratories and 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) across India. These laboratories are dedicated to […]
61st Raising Day Function Of Sashastra Seema Bal
61st Raising Day Function Of Sashastra Seema Bal: The Union Home Minister attended the 61st Raising Day function of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Siliguri in West Bengal. He lauded the role of SSB in protecting the Siliguri Corridor, gateway to Northeast and Sikkim and surrounded by three International borders. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is […]
Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF
Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF: Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024. Kumar, who is currently serving as the Special Director General […]
INS Sarvekshak
INS Sarvekshak: India and Mauritius recently held a joint coordination meeting onboard INS Sarvekshak to commence the Joint Hydrographic Survey aimed at enhancing navigational safety in Mauritian waters.It is an Indian Navy hydrographic survey ship, based at Southern Naval Command in Kochi. It is fitted with state-of-the-art survey equipment like Deep Sea Multi-Beam Echo Sounder, […]
Exercise Surya Kiran
Exercise Surya Kiran: The Indian Army contingent, comprising 334 personnel, departed for Nepal recently to participate in the eighteenth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.It is a joint military exercise between the Indian army and Nepal army.It is an annual event, conducted alternately in both countries.It aims to enhance interoperability in forest warfare, […]
