Category: Defence Current Affairs

Inauguration of the 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on September 24, 2024. This three-day conference serves as a crucial platform for ICG Commanders to engage in meaningful discussions on strategic, operational, and administrative matters […]

Kalikesh Singh Deo Elected National Rifle Association of India president: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo as its president. This significant event took place during a General Body meeting held at the Constitution Club on Saturday, marking a […]

Goa Maritime Symposium 2024: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium at Naval War College, Goa. Goa Maritime Symposium 2024 is a forum for fostering collaborative thinking, cooperation, and mutual understanding between India and key maritime nations of the Indian Ocean Region The theme for the event is Common […]

Navika Sagar Parikrama II: The Indian Navy announced the second women circumnavigation expedition and unveiled the expedition logo. Two Indian Navy women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, will embark on a globe-circumnavigating expedition known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, onboard INSV Tarini. Women Navy officers are being guided by Cdr […]

Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch: Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023. The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named […]

Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Concludes in California: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024 in California, marked significant progress in advancing a joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. Co-organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, the event focused on deepening defence collaboration […]

Exercise Varuna : 22nd edition The 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. INS Tabar, a frontline stealth frigate, ship borne Helicopter and LRMR Aircraft P8I participated from the Indian side, while French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft F20; Atlantique2, fighters MB339 and […]

Joint Doctrine For Amphibious Operations: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations on 9th September 2024 in New Delhi. Amphibious Operations refers to military operations that involve a coordinated effort between land and naval forces to project power from the sea onto land. This doctrine offers guidance to […]

Fath-360 Missile:   The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles, including the Fath-360, to Russia. The Fath-360, or Fateh-360, is an Iranian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) known for its precision and mobility. It is designed to carry out tactical strikes against various targets, including military installations and infrastructure. Launch […]

Yudh Abhyas: India-U.S. bilateral Army exercise Yudh Abhyas is set to commence at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and USA. It has been ongoing since 2004. It is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges and […]