Sayyad-3G Missile: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy recently tested the Sayyad-3G air defense missile. It is a naval surface-to-air defense missile developed by Iran. Derived from the land-based Sayyad-3 missile, the Sayyad-3G has been adapted for maritime use, providing medium-range air defense for warships and naval vessels. It is launched from ships via […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Anjadip Vessel
Anjadip Vessel: The Indian Navy is set to commission Anjadip, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) at Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port, reinforcing its capabilities to counter underwater threats in the vital littoral waters.Anjadip is the 3rd of eight ships in the ASW-SWC project, representing a major step towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in […]
E175 Jets in India
E175 Jets in India: In a major push for “Make in India” in the aviation sector, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Brazil’s Embraer have signed an enhanced MoU to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for E175 regional jets in India.The partnership aims to build a comprehensive Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) ecosystem, covering manufacturing, supply […]
Prahaar Anti Terror Policy
Prahaar Anti Terror Policy: India has unveiled its first-ever comprehensive anti-terror policy, titled ‘Prahaar’, formalising a proactive and intelligence-led counter-terror doctrine.Prahaar is India’s first integrated national counter-terrorism policy and strategy, designed as a doctrine-level framework for preventing, responding to and recovering from terrorism threats.It adopts a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, combining intelligence, law enforcement, technology […]
India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Begins in Uttarakhand
India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Begins in Uttarakhand: The 7th edition of the India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ has commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will be conducted from 24 February to 9 March 2026.The annual drill is held between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense […]
India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ Begins in Himachal Pradesh
India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ Begins in Himachal Pradesh: The 16th edition of the India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ is set to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, in Himachal Pradesh from 24 February to 16 March 2026.The exercise will witness participation from the Indian Army and the […]
Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026
Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026: The Indian and US armies will hold the 16th edition of joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar, at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. It is the joint Special Forces exercise between the Indian Army and US Army. The exercise is designed to deepen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability and […]
INS Krishna
INS Krishna: Indian naval cadets will now get to train aboard dedicated “floating classrooms” as the Indian Navy has commissioned ‘INS Krishna’, the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS). It is the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS) of the Indian Navy. These CTS will be utilised for training […]
Defence Acquisition Council
Defence Acquisition Council: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently cleared proposals worth nearly 3.60 lakh crore rupees to enhance the capability of the Armed Forces. It is the highest decision-making body of the Defence Ministry on procurement. The main objective of the DAC is to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the armed […]
H-125 Helicopter
H-125 Helicopter: The Prime Minister of India and the French President inaugurated Final Assembly Line of the Airbus H-125 Light Utility Helicopter, located at Vemagal, Karnataka. It is a single‑engine light utility helicopter from the legendary Ecureuil family. It is valued for its reliability, low maintenance and adaptability. The H125 is the only helicopter in […]
