Yars Missile: Russia recently announced a successful test fire of Yars intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile. Yars Missile is a Russian-made intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with multiple independently targetable warheads, each capable of targeting different objectives. It is a three-stage, solid propellant, MIRV-capable (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles) ICBM. The Yars is a modified version of […]
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INS Jatayu
INS Jatayu: Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu in the presence of the Chief of the Naval Staff on 06 Mar 2024. INS Jatayu is the second Naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. With the commissioning of INS Jatayu, the Indian Navy will strengthen its foothold in the […]
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Exercise Samudra Laksamana: The Exercise Samudra Laksamana kicked off on February 28 and will continue until March 2, taking place at or off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy. It is the 3rd edition of this exercise. Indian Naval Ship Kiltan […]
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Flight Test
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Flight Test The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile. Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is a fourth-generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) specially designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats over short distances. These […]
South Asia’s Largest Ammunition And Missile Complex
South Asia’s Largest Ammunition And Missile Complex: Adani Group has inaugurated South Asia’s largest ammunition and missile complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh spanning 500 acres. This facility is poised to become one of the region’s most extensive integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes, producing high-quality small, medium, and large-caliber ammunition for the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and […]
Steadfast Defender 2024
Steadfast Defender 2024: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) started its largest military exercise in Europe, the Steadfast Defender 2024, recently. Steadfast Defender 2024 is NATO’s most extensive military exercise since the Cold War era. It involves 90,000 forces from 31 member countries and NATO partner Sweden and is conducted across various NATO nations. The […]
SAMAR Assessment Certificates
SAMAR Assessment Certificates: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over SAMAR assessment certificates to nine Industry Partners. System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) certificateis a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises. It is an outcome of the collaboration between DRDO and the Quality Council of India (QCI) to […]
Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024
Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024: India and Japan kicked off a two-week military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ in Rajasthan’s Mahajan field firing range to foster deeper cooperation in confronting common security challenges. Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual exercise and is conducted alternatively in India and Japan. It is the 5th edition of joint military exercise between […]
Tupolev Tu-160M
Tupolev Tu-160M: The Russian President recently unveiled the newly modernised Tupolev Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber at Kazan Aviation Plant. Tupolev Tu-160M is a modernised version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have deployed in the event of nuclear war to deliver weapons at long distances. It is a Russian supersonic […]
Exercise Dosti
Exercise Dosti: Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships reached the Maldives recently to take part in the trilateral coast guard exercise Dosti 16. Dosti 16 is the 16th edition of the exercise. The Coast Guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, along with observers from Bangladesh, are participating in Dosti 16 to enhance […]
