Iskander-K: Russia struck Ukraine’s Cabinet building with an Iskander-K missile recently. Iskander-K is a Russian-made mobile short-range cruise missile launcher vehicle based on an 8×8 military truck chassis. The design of the Iskander-K is very similar to the Iskander-M, which is a ballistic missile launcher vehicle. The Iskander-K, also referred to as SSC-8, entered service […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Innovations for Defence Excellence
Innovations for Defence Excellence: The Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies , driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. Innovations for Defence Excellence is the flagship initiative launched in 2018 by […]
Exercise ZAPAD
Exercise ZAPAD: An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in the exercise ZAPAD 2025. Exercise ZAPAD is a multilateral joint military exercise. The Indian contingent consists of 65 personnel, including 57 from the Army, seven from the Air Force and one from the Navy. This exercise is […]
Operation Guddar
Operation Guddar: An encounter broke out in the Guddar forest of Kulgam, J&K, under Operation Guddar, after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search operation. A counter-terrorism operation launched by J&K Police, Army, and CRPF in Kulgam district. Named after the Guddar forest area where militants were suspected to be hiding.Aim is to […]
Flamingo Missile
Flamingo Missile: Ukraine recently unveiled a new cruise missile named Flamingo. The FP-5 “Flamingo” missile is a long-range cruise missile. It was developed by Ukraine’s Fire Point defense company. With a claimed range of 3,000 kilometres, a 1,150-kilogram warhead, and a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kg, the Flamingo is among the world’s largest and […]
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles during a long-range training mission in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The deployment part of India’s MAHASAGAR […]
Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Exercise Yudh Abhyas: An Indian Army contingent has departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA, to participate in the 21st edition of the Exercise Yudh Abhyas. It is the joint military exercise held between India and USA. The Indian contingent, comprising personnel from a battalion of the Madras Regiment is taking part in this exercise. Over […]
Exercise MAITREE-XIV: India-Thailand Military Drill Begins in Meghalaya
Exercise MAITREE-XIV: India-Thailand Military Drill Begins in Meghalaya The 14th edition of Exercise MAITREE, a bilateral military exercise between India and Thailand, commenced on September 1, 2025, at the Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi in Meghalaya. This edition marks a significant step in strengthening defence ties and enhancing operational interoperability between the Indian Army and […]
Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0
Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0: The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in the high-altitude Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh. It was conducted by the Indian Army in the high-altitude Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise demonstrated an impressive integration of advanced technology, operational innovation, and professional expertise by the troops. The large-scale […]
Bhairav Commando Battalions
Bhairav Commando Battalions: The Indian Army is raising the first five ‘Bhairav’ commando battalions to strengthen swift strike capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan. It is Newly raised light commando battalions (250 soldiers each) under the “Save and Raise” approach. Drawn from existing infantry battalions without fresh troop accretion. Complements the Army’s 10 […]
