‘INDUS-X’ Summit: The defence ministry said the ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi marks a “significant milestone” in the collaborative efforts between the two countries. U.S.-India Defense Accelerator Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was launched in June 2023 during the state visit of the Prime Minister of India to the US. Objective is to expand strategic technology partnerships and defence […]
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Mission Aspides
Mission Aspides: The European Union recently launched Mission Aspides to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Mission Aspides is a European Union (EU) naval mission to protect cargo ships in the Red Sea from attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. It will send European warships and airborne early warning […]
Anti-Satellite Weapon
Anti-Satellite Weapon: Russia is actively working towards a formidable new development in space technology, focusing on creating a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. Anti-Satellite Weapon is designed to debilitate or destroy satellites that are already in orbit and operational. Types of Anti-Satellite Weapons: ASATs are broadly classified into two types namely Kinetic energy methods: This involves […]
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise The maiden joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force concluded at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. It was a 12-day joint exercise that aimed to achieve interoperability between the two forces and acquaint each other with operational procedures and combat drills […]
DC-8 Flying Laboratory Of NASA
DC-8 Flying Laboratory Of NASA: NASA has begun conducting marathon research flights across Asia in order to improve air pollution forecasting models. The flights aim to collect detailed data on air pollution sources and behavior to enhance warning systems for the public. Millions of deaths each year are linked to air pollution. The flights involve […]
Zircon Missile
Zircon Missile: In an attempt to hit a target in Kyiv, Russian forces launched a 3M22 Zircon missile recently. The 3M22 Zircon, or SS-N-33, is a scramjet-powered manoeuvring anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile developed in Russia. The missile is reportedly capable of flying with speeds up to Mach 9and a range of 1000 km. It is […]
ABHYAS : Flight Trials
ABHYAS : Flight Trials The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted four flight trials of the high-speed expendable aerial target ‘ABHYAS’ recently. ABHYAS is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). It is designed by the DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE). ABHYAS offers a realistic threat scenario for the practice of weapon systems. It […]
Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
Exercise Vayu Shakti-24: The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17th February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Exercise Vayu Shakti is set to deliver a compelling display of the Indian Air Force’s offensive and defensive prowess, seamlessly operating both day and night. Additionally, the exercise will […]
31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian
31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian: The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian to India. The MQ-9B Predator drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle. MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a maritime-focused version of the SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The MQ-9B drones are also known as “Predators”. They are […]
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq: In a major boost of ties, the militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq. Exercise Sada Tanseeq is the inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th […]
