Category: Defence Current Affairs

Shakargarh Bulge: The Shakargarh Bulge was one of the places where a major build-up of tanks and armoured vehicles by the Pakistan army was spotted recently. The Shakargarh Bulge is an important area in Pakistani territory that sticks out into India, bordered by the Ravi and Chenab rivers. Its geography consists of flat terrain and […]

Golden Dragon 2025: Cambodia and China have launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise involving land, sea, and air operations. The Golden Dragon military exercise is a bilateral annual drill between China and Cambodia, first initiated in late 2016 to strengthen military cooperation and strategic ties. The official theme of Golden Dragon 2025 is […]

Territorial Army: The Ministry of Defence has empowered the Army Chief under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Act, 1948, to fully mobilise the Territorial Army (TA) amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. Territorial Army Act, 1948; formally launched on October 9, 1949. Controlling Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Governed by Territorial Army Act, […]

High Mobility Artillery Rocket System: The military of Taiwan recently conducted its first live-firing of the American-supplied high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS). It is a lightweight, multiple rocket launcher. It allows for the launching of multiple, precision-guided rockets. It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, a United States-based security and aerospace company. HIMARS is […]

Operation Keller: The Indian Army launched a high-intensity counter-terror operation in the dense forests of Keller in Shopian, South Kashmir. Named Operation Keller, the mission was initiated following credible intelligence reports about heavily armed militants hiding in the region.This operation reflects India’s continued commitment to neutralising terrorist threats within the Valley and ensuring the safety […]

Rajnath Singh Launches BrahMos Manufacturing Facility in Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow. Built with an investment of ₹300 crore, the unit aims to manufacture 80–100 BrahMos missiles annually, significantly enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing amid growing […]

Ceasefire Declared Between India and Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions: India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following mediation efforts led by the United States. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social congratulating both countries for exercising “common sense and great intelligence.” The decision was […]

HAROP Drones: Indian armed forces recently deployed Israeli-origin Harop drones to carry out precision strikes on air defence systems in Pakistan as part of their ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Harop drone, developed by the MBT Missiles Division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), belongs to a class of weapons known as loitering munition These drones are […]

INS Vikrant: Deployed To the Arabian Sea Amid surging tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after Pakistan’s attempted aerial strikes on Indian territory, the Indian Navy has deployed its most formidable naval asset — INS Vikrant — to the Arabian Sea. INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has […]

IMDEX Asia 2025: INS Kiltan, an Indian Naval Ship, arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre. IMDEX Asia is a premier maritime and defence exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, held biennially in Singapore since its inception in 1997. It serves as a global platform for navies, coast […]