First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing: The Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF), Avadi, under the Ministry of Defence, executed India’s first defence export order to the Republic of Suriname.OCF is developing a “Future Soldier System” that includes lightweight, digitally printed, antibacterial camouflage uniforms and ballistic helmets (0.9 kg) to enhance soldier mobility.OCF Avadi manufactures bullet-resistant jackets, […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently showcased a model of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) on its tableau during the 76th Republic Day parade. It is a large calibre Gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to […]
SANJAY Surveillance System
SANJAY Surveillance System: The Minister of Defence flagged-off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi. SANJAY Surveillance System: It is a battlefield automated surveillance system which integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a […]
Typhon Missile System
Typhon Missile System: The U.S. military has relocated its Typhon missile launchers within the Philippines to enhance their mobility and survivability, amid rising tensions with China and Russia. Typhon, also called the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a highly versatile and powerful missile system designed for surface-to-surface operations. It is a mobile, ground-launched missile system developed […]
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey: The Indian Navy has successfully completed a hydrographic survey of 25,000 square nautical miles of Mauritius.INS Sarvekshak completed the hydrographic survey (mapping the ocean floor and sub-surface features), providing Mauritius with nautical charts to enhance its maritime infrastructure, resource management, and coastal planning.
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day Indigenously developed Pralay missile will be showcased during Republic Day Parade for the first time, Defence Secretary stated recently. It is an indigenously developed short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle […]
Scramjet Engine : DRDO
Scramjet Engine : DRDO The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time. It is an upgraded version of the Ramjet and generates thrust through supersonic air flow and combustion. It moves at hypersonic speed and performs best […]
INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025
INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025: The Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is actively participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse, which commenced on January 16, 2025. This exercise involves nine nations and is being conducted in the strategic waterways of the Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok straits, vital corridors for […]
Trajan Gun
Trajan Gun: The Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system, developed jointly by India and France, has bagged an export order from Armenia.It is a 155 mm towed artillery gun system, jointly developed by India (Larsen & Toubro) and France (KNDS). Several of this 52-calibre towed gun system are indigenously developed like the auxiliary power […]
Exercise LA PEROUSE
Exercise LA PEROUSE: The indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the Exercise LA PEROUSE. It is a multilateral maritime exercise that takes place in the Indian Ocean Region. It is conducted by French Navy and held biennially. It is the fourth edition of the multinational exercise. This edition will […]
