INS Savitri: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri recently arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. It is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy. It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai, and commissioned on 7 June 1990. It is […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) “Trishul”
Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) “Trishul”: India has begun Tri-Services Exercise “Trishul-2025” to strengthen integrated operations across land, air, and sea in the Sir Creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan–Gujarat, extending into the northern Arabian Sea.It is a major tri-services exercise to test joint capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space, aimed at validating joint procedures, […]
Russia Launches Khabarovsk Submarine
Russia Launches Khabarovsk Submarine: Russia launched the nuclear-powered submarine Khabarovsk from the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk. Officials described the class as a carrier for advanced underwater weapons and robotic systems, and Russian media and defence sources say these submarines are intended to carry the nuclear‑powered unmanned underwater vehicle known as Poseidon.
Burevestnik Missile : In News
Burevestnik Missile: In News The Russian President recently announced that Russia had tested its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. The Burevestnik, whose name translates as “storm petrel“, is a ground-launched, low-flying cruise missile that is not only capable of carrying a nuclear warhead but is also nuclear-powered. It was developed by Russia. It is one of […]
Exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar
Exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar: India to hold tri-service exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh. It is a tri-service military exercise conceived as a forward-looking exercise, which will validate multi-domain integration across land, air, and maritime fronts. It will be held in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh. It is aimed at enhancing warfighting capabilities, technological adaptation, […]
India has launched the ‘Trishul’ tri-service exercise
India has launched the ‘Trishul’ tri-service exercise: India has launched a massive military exercise named ‘Trishul’ along its western border with Pakistan, bringing together the Army, Navy, and Air Force for joint operations. The exercise aims to strengthen coordination, improve combat readiness, and test the country’s ability to respond effectively to regional security challenges through […]
JAI Strategy
JAI Strategy: The Southern Command of the Indian Army has initiated the implementation of the Prime Minister’s “JAI Strategy” — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, aligning defence preparedness with the upcoming Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’.The JAI Strategy stands for Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation — a visionary framework introduced by Prime Minister to transform India’s defence ecosystem […]
SJ-100
SJ-100: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100. SJ-100 is a new generation short-haul jet aircraft of Russian origin. Earlier called the Sukhoi Superjet 100, it originally was designed by the now-merged Russian aircraft company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. […]
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet: President Droupadi Murmu took a 30-minute sortie in the Rafale fighter jet on October 29, 2025, from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. This made her the first President of India to fly in the Rafale, and notably, the only one to have flown in […]
INS IKSHAK
INS IKSHAK: The Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi. It is the indigenously built Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) which will study underwater hydrography. The ship’s name, Ikshak, meaning “The Guide”, symbolises its purpose: to chart unexplored waters, ensure safe navigation for mariners. It is […]
