Category: Defence Current Affairs

Navika Sagar Parikrama II: The Indian Navy announced the second women circumnavigation expedition and unveiled the expedition logo. Two Indian Navy women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, will embark on a globe-circumnavigating expedition known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, onboard INSV Tarini. Women Navy officers are being guided by Cdr […]

Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch: Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023. The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named […]

Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Concludes in California: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024 in California, marked significant progress in advancing a joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. Co-organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, the event focused on deepening defence collaboration […]

Exercise Varuna : 22nd edition The 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. INS Tabar, a frontline stealth frigate, ship borne Helicopter and LRMR Aircraft P8I participated from the Indian side, while French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft F20; Atlantique2, fighters MB339 and […]

Joint Doctrine For Amphibious Operations: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations on 9th September 2024 in New Delhi. Amphibious Operations refers to military operations that involve a coordinated effort between land and naval forces to project power from the sea onto land. This doctrine offers guidance to […]

Fath-360 Missile:   The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles, including the Fath-360, to Russia. The Fath-360, or Fateh-360, is an Iranian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) known for its precision and mobility. It is designed to carry out tactical strikes against various targets, including military installations and infrastructure. Launch […]

Yudh Abhyas: India-U.S. bilateral Army exercise Yudh Abhyas is set to commence at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and USA. It has been ongoing since 2004. It is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges and […]

Exercise Varuna: A P8I aircraft of the Indian Navy has reached France to participate in ‘Exercise Varuna’ with the French Navy. Exercise Varuna is the bilateral Naval Exercisebetween India and France. This bilateral exercise between the two navies was initiated in 1993. It was named ‘VARUNA’ in 2001and has become a hallmark of India-France’s strategic […]

Indian Coast Guard Participates in 20th HACGAM: The Indian Coast Guard participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held in Incheon, South Korea.This important gathering, which took place from September 2-6, 2024, brought together coast guard agencies from across Asia to discuss crucial maritime.

Successful Launch of Agni-4 Ballistic Missile: A successful test launch of the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on September 6, 2024. The missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), validated all operational and technical parameters during the test.