Category: Defence Current Affairs

Trajan Gun: The Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system, developed jointly by India and France, has bagged an export order from Armenia.It is a 155 mm towed artillery gun system, jointly developed by India (Larsen & Toubro) and France (KNDS). Several of this 52-calibre towed gun system are indigenously developed like the auxiliary power […]

Exercise LA PEROUSE: The indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the Exercise LA PEROUSE. It is a multilateral maritime exercise that takes place in the Indian Ocean Region. It is conducted by French Navy and held biennially. It is the fourth edition of the multinational exercise. This edition will […]

Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: The “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” app was launched by Defence Minister coinciding with Army Day celebrations. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan is developed by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. This app opens the doors to India’s most iconic battlefields, offering citizens a chance to explore the country’s wartime history […]

Exercise Devil Strike: The Indian Armed Forces are set to conduct a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. The exercise, which is being organized under the leadership of the Indian Army, aims to enhance the combat readiness of the forces by simulating high-intensity combat operations. This exercise is expected […]

PM Modi Commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vagsheer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three significant naval assets—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vagsheer—at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. This event underscores India’s commitment to enhancing its maritime capabilities and achieving self-reliance in defense production.

Bhargavastra : Succesfully Tested India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones. Bhargavastra is India’s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to take on the threat of swarm drones. It was developed by the Economic Explosives Ltd. It can quickly deploy on a mobile platform and hit targets over […]

77th India Army Day: Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15th January to commemorate the appointment of General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.He succeeded British General Sir F. R. R. Bucher, marking a historic moment in India’s post-independence military leadership.2025 Theme: ‘Samarth […]

Nag Mk 2 Missile: Raksha Mantri has congratulated DRDO on successful Field Evaluation Trials of Nag Mk 2 missile. Nag Mk 2 Missile is an indigenously-developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile. Features: Third-Generation Fire-and-Forget Technology: Enables precision targeting with minimal operator intervention post-launch Versatile Performance: Capable of neutralising modern armoured vehicles equipped with explosive reactive […]

Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer: The Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), on 15th January 2025, at Mumbai.Nilgiri: The lead ship of Project 17A, represents a major upgrade over the Shivalik-class frigates, featuring advanced stealth technology and state-of-the-art weapon […]