Project NAMAN: The Indian Army launched Project NAMAN to support Defence Pensioners, Veterans, and their families, centred around the SPARSH digital pension system. The project aims to streamline pension processes and provide essential services through Common Service Centres (CSCs) across India. These centres, supported by HDFC Bank and managed by veterans or their families, offer […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Grom-E1 Missile
Grom-E1 Missile: Russian troops recently hit Kharkiv, Ukraine, with a Grom-E1 hybrid missile Grom-E1 Missile is a sophisticated weapon created from the Soviet-era Kh-38 “air-to-surface” missile. It was developed by Russia and officially unveiled for the first time in 2018. It combines the features of both a missile and an aerial bomb. It features a […]
Samudra : Launched
Samudra Pratap: Launched The first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), ‘Samudra Pratap’ was launched in Goa. Samudra Pratap vessel will help to check the oil spillage on the country’s sea coast. The ship was launched and named as ‘Samudra Pratap’. It is built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for […]
INS Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya
INS Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya: INS Tabar, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy, visited Malaga, Spain, on 25 August 2024, for a two-day engagement. Upon departure on 27 August, it participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
Bureau Of Police Research And Development
Bureau Of Police Research And Development: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) recently celebrated its 54th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi. BPR&D plays a pivotal role in shaping policing practices and law enforcement strategies in India. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) is a premier research and development […]
India’s 2nd Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned by Rajnath Singh
India’s 2nd Nuclear Missile Submarine Commissioned by Rajnath Singh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat (S-3), at a quiet event in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant boost to India’s nuclear deterrence and second-strike capability.
INS Mumbai
INS Mumbai: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai will arrive at the port of Colombo for a three-day maiden visit to Sri Lanka. INS Mumbai is the third of the Delhi-class guided missile destroyers, indigenously built and commissioned into the Indian Navy on 22 January 2001. It was constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai. […]
Shaheen-II Missile
Shaheen-II Missile: The Pakistani military recently conducted the successful training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II. Shaheen-II Missile is a Pakistani medium-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It is believed that the Shaheen 2 is derived from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)-developed M-18, though this has not been confirmed. It is a solid-fueled, two-stage missile […]
Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises
Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises: For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is incorporating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. The 51st FW readiness exercise started on Aug.
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died of a severe cardiac arrest in Chennai. He was 59. He was in Chennai to participate in the Coast Guard function led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
