DF-26 Missile: China’s stockpile of DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) has grown substantially, with new satellite imagery capturing nearly 60 new launchers at a prominent Beijing-based production site. DF-26 (Dong Feng-26) is a Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It possesses the capability to strike both land-based and maritime targets. The missile measures 14 m long, […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indo-Tibetan Border Police: The Prime Minister greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Himveers and their families on the occasion of ITBP Raising day. ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was raised on 24th October, 1962 during the India-China War and is a border guarding police force […]
Exercise SIMBEX
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 […]
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.
