Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): The United States reportedly used the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first time in combat during strikes on Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a long-range, surface-to-surface precision-guided missile designed for deep-strike operations against enemy targets such as air defenses, command centers, and […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh has been appointed as the next GOC-in-C of the Indian Army’s Western Command
Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh has been appointed as the next GOC-in-C of the Indian Army’s Western Command: The Indian Army has appointed the Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh as the next General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Western Command. He will assume the position at Chandimandir headquarters at the end of the month following the […]
Precision Strike Missile
Precision Strike Missile: The United States used Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time during its ongoing war with Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said recently. It is a surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile to strike targets at long distances with high precision. It is being developed and manufactured primarily for the US Army by […]
Shtil Missile
Shtil Missile: The Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch – Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. It is a medium-range, ship-based, vertical-launch surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed […]
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike: The UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an emergency meeting in Vienna at the request of Russia and Iran following the military engagement between the US-Israel bloc and Iran. The IAEA stated there is no current indication of damage to Iran’s nuclear installations (including Bushehr and […]
IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine
IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine: An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka while returning from the International Fleet Review 2026 at Visakhapatnam.UNCLOS is the comprehensive international treaty that establishes the legal framework governing the use of the world’s oceans and seas.It is […]
Tomahawk Missile
Tomahawk Missile: The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets recently, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs. It is an American-made long-range subsonic cruise missile used for deep land attack warfare. It is launched from ships or […]
LCH Prachand
LCH Prachand: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is an indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It is developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take […]
Sky Sting Missile
Sky Sting Missile: As Prime Minister pays his second state visit to Israel, India is keen to take forward the talks on acquiring the Israeli-origin ‘Sky Sting’ beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). It is a 6th-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM). It is being developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., […]
CM-302 Missile
CM-302 Missile: Reports are emerging that Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to buy CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. It is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by China. It is an export version of the YJ-12 missile used by the Chinese Navy. It is intended to strike large naval vessels and other […]
