Exercise SIMBEX: The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is scheduled from 23 to 29 Oct 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam. It is an annual bilateral Naval exercisebetween the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). It has been conducted since 1994. SIMBEX, which began as […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
India’s Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine: India quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam, enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities. India’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) boasts nearly 75 percent indigenous content and is equipped with K-4 ballistic missiles, which have a range of 3,500 […]
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr: INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr held in Goa. It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman. It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries. Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council […]
Izdeliye 305
Izdeliye 305: Russian state corporation Rostec has claimed that its Light Multipurpose Guided Rocket, also known as Izdeliye 305 or “Product 305,” has demonstrated remarkable resistance to jamming and interference on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Izdeliye 305 missile, also known as the LMUR (Light Multipurpose Guided Rocket), is a highly precise Russian helicopter-launched air-to-surface […]
INS Samarthak
INS Samarthak: Larsen and Toubro recently launched the INS ‘Samarthak’, a multi-purpose vessel for the Indian Navy. INS Samarthak is the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy. The vessel was designed and constructed in-house by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Shipyard at Kattupalli, aligning to the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and […]
Hellfire Missile
Hellfire Missile: India recently concluded a deal with the US for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is one of the most popular short-range air-to-ground (sometimes air-to-air) laser-guided, subsonic tactical missiles used by the United States military as well as 30 US allies. The United States began developing the AGM-114 […]
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: United States has announced it will send the advanced THAAD missile defence system to Israel. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities and deter further aggression from Iran and other regional adversaries.
S Paramesh, New Chief of Indian Coast Guard
S Paramesh, New Chief of Indian Coast Guard: The Indian Coast Guard has appointed S Paramesh as its new Director General after the unfortunate passing of Rakesh Pal. This appointment is important as the organization aims to maintain strong leadership in maritime security.
SAMARTHAK- The First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel
SAMARTHAK- The First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel: India’s first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project ship, built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, has been launched at L&T Kattupalli. This is a significant achievement for Indian shipbuilding
T-90 Bhishma Tank
T-90 Bhishma Tank: In a significant move towards self-reliance, the Indian Army has rolled out its first overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank, further enhancing its operational readiness. T-90 Bhishma Tank is Indian Army’s main battle tank since 2003. It is known for its firepower, speed, and protection. With this overhaul, the tank has become even more […]
