Category: Defence Current Affairs

Storm Shadow Missile: British-made Storm Shadow missiles were recently used in a Ukrainian strike that damaged a Russian submarine and ship at a major naval port in Crimea. Storm Shadow Missile is a long-range cruise missile with stealth capabilities jointly developed by the UK and France. The missile is intended to strike high-value stationary assets […]

C-295 MW Aircraft : Received The Indian Air Force received the first C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus in Seville, Spain. C-295 MW aircraft is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity. It will replace the legacy Avro aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) procured in the 1960s. It is a versatile and efficient tactical […]

Nuclear-Armed Submarine: North Korea has introduced its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine,” known as Submarine No. 841, which has been assigned to patrol the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. This submarine, named Hero Kim Kun Ok, is deemed a key component of North Korea’s naval force and is likely a modified version […]

Varuna-23 : Bilateral Naval Exercise The 21st edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna-23’ took place in the Arabian Sea. This exercise involved guided missile frigates, a tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and helicopters from both the Indian and French Navies. His exercise has a long history, dating back to 1993, and has evolved into […]

HII-A Rocket : Japan Japan launched the HII-A rocket recently. HII-A rocket launching site: Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. Launched by: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Objective: to explore the origins of the universe. The rocket put a satellite called X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, or XRISM, into orbit around Earth. It will measure […]

Bharat Drone Shakti 2023: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is teaming up with the Drone Federation of India to co-host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 event will take place at the IAF’s airbase in Hindan (Ghaziabad) and feature live aerial demonstrations by the Indian drone industry. These demonstrations will encompass a diverse […]

Varuna Phase II : Naval Exercise Phase Il of the Varuna naval exercise between Indian and French Navy was conducted in the Arabian Sea. NAVAL EXERCISE VARUNA is the bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France initiated in 1993. The exercise witnessed participation of guided missile frigates, tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and integral helicopters from […]

Armoured Recovery Vehicles: The Indian Army recently began the process to procure 170 Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) to enhance its operational capabilities. Armoured Recovery Vehicles are specialised military vehicles designed to recover and maintain armoured vehicles on the battlefield. These vehicles are crucial for keeping armoured units operational by recovering damaged or disabled tanks and […]

Project Naman : Indian Army The Indian Army recently launched ‘Project Naman’, which will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives. Project Naman will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives. […]

Kinzhal Missile: The first Su-34 multipurpose bomber aircraft crew to have fired a Kinzhal missile on Ukraine was recently presented with state awards. Kinzhal Missile: The Kh-47M2, nicknamed “Kinzhal” (Dagger), is a nuclear-capable, Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile. It was one of six “next generation” weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech […]