Category: Defence Current Affairs

C-130J Super Hercules : Succesfully Landed The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully landed two of its C-130J-30 ‘Super Hercules’ military transport aircraft at a rudimentary and unfeasible airstrip in Uttarakhand C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It is the latest production version of the C-130 Hercules. It replaced, in production, the […]

Kavro Doma 360: Kanpur-based MKU Limited recently unveiled the Kavro Doma 360 at Milipol Paris. Kavro Doma 360 is the world-first rifle-rated ballistic helmet. It was indigenously developed by Kanpur-based MKU Limited. The world’s first uniform rifle protection helmet: It offers uniform protection in all 5 zones of the head (front, back, left, right, and […]

Sagar Kavach : Coastal Security Exercise   The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is set to unfold its strategic manoeuvres along the Kerala and Mahe coasts. The exercise, conducted semi-annually, is a collaborative effort with active participation from various central and state agencies, showcasing a unified approach to fortifying India’s coastal defences. Coordinated by the […]

Nirbhay Cruise Missile: The Indian armed forces will be inducting the long-range attack cruise missile Nirbhay into their inventory to strike targets at ranges over 1,000 km. Nirbhay Cruise Missile is a long-range sub-sonic cruise missile. It is India’s first indigenously-produced cruise missile. The missile was developed by the Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Establishment, a lab […]

INS Sumedha: INS Sumedha made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia. INS Sumedha in continuation with Indian Navy’s mission-based deployment to West Africa and Atlantic made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia. This port call is a manifestation of India’s warm ties with Namibia, its commitment to enhance maritime security and demonstrate solidarity […]

Trishakti Prahar: Much-anticipated joint exercise ‘Trishakti Prahar’ recently began near the western border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer. Trishakti Prahar is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. It aims to enhance mutual coordination and operational efficiency. It seeks to create new strategies and assess operational capabilities […]

Igla-S: Hand-Held Anti-Aircraft Missiles Russia recently signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and has allowed the production of the Igla under license. Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) developed by Russia. It is known in the West as SA-24 Grinch. It entered service with the Russian Army in […]

MQ-4C Triton: Uncrewed Aircraft Northrop Grumman Corporation recently announced the successful maiden flight of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft. MQ-4C Triton built for both the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force, the MQ-4C Triton stands as the sole uncrewed, high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft designed for persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. It […]

Arrow-3 Missile Defence System: Israel recently confirmed that it used its sophisticated Arrow 3 missile interceptor against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Arrow-3 Missile Defence System is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system for long-range threat engagement. The missile was jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and the Missile Defence Agency in the US. Initially deployed in […]

Exercise CORPAT And Bongosagar: Exercise CORPAT and BONGOSAGAR between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy were conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal from 07 – 09 Nov 2023. Exercise CORPAT and Bongosagar is the 4th edition of the BONGOSAGAR and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) exercise. Both are bilateral naval exercise. Indian […]