INS Imphal : Commissioned Into The Indian Navy INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B forming the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. The commissioning of INS Imphal holds special significance, being the largest and most advanced destroyer named after a city from the northeast. The […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
AS-24 Killjoy
AS-24 Killjoy: Aerial strike on Ukraine, Russia recently employed its AS-24 KILLJOY hypersonic missile, which the country has projected as an “invincible weapon. AS-24 Killjoy is the western reporting name of the Kh-47M2 (Kinzhal), a nuclear-capable, Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile. It was one of six “next generation” weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
8th Edition Of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
8th Edition Of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: The 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand. The ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean […]
Operation Prosperity Guardian : US
Operation Prosperity Guardian: US The US has introduced Operation Prosperity Guardian, an enhanced naval protection force in the southern Red Sea to counter Houthi attacks on merchant shipping under the Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153). The Houthi attacks, initially focused on supporting Hamas in Gaza, have escalated to target merchant tankers in the Bab […]
North Korea Test-Fired Solid-Fuel Missiles
North Korea Test-Fired Solid-Fuel Missiles: North Korea test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) powered by solid fuel. Solid-fuel missiles do not need to be fuelled immediately ahead of launch. They are often easier and safer to operate, and require less logistical support. They are harder to detect and more survivable than liquid-fuel weapons. Solid propellants […]
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System: India has effectively showcased the capabilities of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system as part of its plans to export these systems. In the recent Exercise Astrashakti 2023, a single unit of the Akash weapon system successfully engaged and obliterated four unmanned targets simultaneously. This demonstration established India as […]
Swarm Drones
Swarm Drones: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has chalked out the requirement for different mobile systems to counter threats in different operational scenarios, particularly those from multiple swarm drones. SWARM stands for “Smart War-Fighting Array of Reconfigured Modules.” A Swarm Drone typically consists of multiple drones working in coordination, communicating with one another, and sharing […]
INS Tarmugli
INS Tarmugli: The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength. The ship was commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Tillanchang, a Trinkat Class ship, was in active service till 2006, and thereafter gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) government of India in 2006 […]
Exercise VINBAX-2023
Exercise VINBAX-2023: A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the fourth edition of the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. It will be Running from December 11th to 21st This exercise aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, and share best practices between India and Vietnam. The exercise, […]
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave: National Security Advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius. NSA Ajit Doval underscored the importance of the Colombo Security Conclave in promoting regional security and stability. He […]
