Harpoon Missile : First Shipment The first shipment of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems ordered from the United States has reportedly arrived in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Harpoon (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a United States-designed subsonic antiship cruise missile that has been in service since 1977. Numerous variants have been produced since its inception, including air-, ship-, […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise KAZIND
Exercise KAZIND: The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. Exercise KAZIND is a joint military Exercise held every year between India and Kazakhstan. The Indian Armed Forces, comprising 120 personnel, are being represented by a battalion of […]
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army: The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of the Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national […]
Pillbox
Pillbox: The monsoon season in Visakhapatnam has caused beach erosion, revealing historical World War II pillboxes that had long been buried under sand. These structures offer a glimpse into the city’s strategic maritime defense legacy during the war. Pillboxes are small, concrete defense structures used during World War II, equipped with loopholes for firing weapons. […]
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir.
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. He is set to assume charge from October 1. Till then, he will work as the Special Director-General (DG) of […]
Thermobaric Weapons
Thermobaric Weapons: Russia’s use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine has drawn significant attention due to their devastating effects, but the development and deployment of these powerful bombs are not limited to Russia. Thermobaric Weapons are often called “vacuum bombs” or “enhanced blast weapons”. It consists of a fuel container with two separate explosive charges. This […]
DF-41
DF-41: China says it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a rare public test that analysts said was meant to send a message to the United States and its allies amid heightened regional tensions. DF-41 Originate in 1980, China test-fired its first ICBM, the DF-5. Estimated range: 12,000 to […]
ABHED Jackets
ABHED Jackets: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets called ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). These jackets are designed to offer enhanced protection while maintaining lightweight features, meeting the evolving needs of the Indian Armed Forces. […]
robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment
Robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment: The Indian Army has recently inducted 100 robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE) for use in forward (combat) areas, especially in high altitudes. These robots can climb stairs, steep hills, and operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to +55 degrees Celsius and carry a payload of 15kg. Also, logistics drones are […]
Shahed-136B
Shahed-136B’: Amid the growing tension in the Middle-East, Iran for the first time has showcased the Shahed 136B drone and Jihad ballistic missile. About 136B Drone Iran presented this new kamikaze drone as part of its military modernization program, in a context marked by growing instability in the region.
