Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Light Tank (ILT) Zorawar: The Indian Light Tank (ILT), also known as Zorawar, has successfully completed firing trials at an altitude of over 4,200m.It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with contributions from various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for high-altitude warfare and rapid […]

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to boost education: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance education, research, and training in logistics for the Navy. This collaboration is aimed at strengthening the logistics capabilities of the Indian Navy, focusing on […]

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile: The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as “Dark Eagle,” bringing it closer to being fielded as a crucial asset in modern warfare. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to travel at speeds exceeding 3,800 miles […]

Dark Eagle Anti-Missile System: The United States of America has developed a new anti-missile system called Dark Eagle and is nearing operational readiness after a successful test flight. Dark Eagle Anti-Missile System is a long-range hypersonic anti-missile system developed by the United States of America, which is capable of intercepting enemy missiles in mid-air. It […]

Desert Knight Exercise: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of […]

President Droupadi Murmu awarded Nepal’s Army Chief: President Droupadi Murmu, honored Nepal’s Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, with the prestigious honorary rank of ‘General of the Indian Army.’ This event, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, reflects the enduring tradition of mutual respect and deep military ties between India and Nepal, which dates back to […]

Voronezh Radar: India is set to finalise a landmark USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia, aimed at acquiring a Russian Voronezh ballistic missile attack early warning radar. The Voronezh radar system is a critical component of Russia’s early warning and missile defence infrastructure. It is capable of identifying and tracking a range of threats, […]

INS Tushil Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission INS Tushil, a stealth missile frigate under Project 1135.6, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. INS Tushil is part of the upgraded Krivak III class of Project 1135.6 frigates. It is the seventh ship in this series. Built at: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. Signed in October 2016 […]

MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Role Helicopters: The United States has approved a $1.17-billion deal for support equipment and services for India’s MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters under its Foreign Military Sales programme.It is A variant of the Black Hawk helicopter tailored for naval operations.India contracted 24 MH-60R helicopters from the US in 2020 for $2.2 billion; nine have […]

Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone to Indian Navy for Maritime Security: Adani Defence has delivered the second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the nation’s maritime capabilities. This marks a significant leap in India’s indigenous defence technology, underscoring the country’s focus on self-reliance. The Drishti-10 drone is a highly advanced intelligence, […]