Akash Surface-To-Air Missile: Indian “Iron-Dome” Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) is competing against Chinese-made Sky Dragon-50 air defense systems to secure an order from Brazil. Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) is a Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. It was indigenously designed and developed by India’s Defence Research and […]
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Zorawar Light Tank
Zorawar Light Tank: Defence officials said that the prototype of the country’s indigenous light tank Zorawar is ready and will soon be subjected to extensive trials. Zorawar Light Tank is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank. It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) […]
Rudram-1 Missile
Rudram-1 Missile: India has successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Rudram-1 Missile is an air–to–surface missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is integrated with the IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, serving as the […]
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT: India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise. A Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS is representing the Indian contingent comprising of 45 personnel along with personnel from other […]
Command As The 30th Chief Of The Indian Army
Command As The 30th Chief Of The Indian Army: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed command as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande after his 26-month tenure. General Dwivedi has a deep understanding of modern and emerging technologies, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness by leveraging India’s technology ecosystem. The Chief […]
RIMPAC Exercise
RIMPAC Exercise: Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in the South China Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has reached Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, being held in Hawaii. It is […]
Kalibr Missile
Kalibr Missile: The Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) recently attacked Ukrainian infrastructure, using its sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles. Kalibr Missile is a family of Russian cruise missiles that can be launched from ships, submarines, containers, airplanes, or transport erector launchers. It has variants designed for anti-ship, anti-submarine and land attack purposes. They were developed and […]
Exercise HOPEX
Exercise HOPEX: The Indian Air Force and Egyptian Air Force participated in the Exercise HOPEX 2024. Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of IAF (Indian Air Force) and EAF (Egyptian Air Force) which was held in Egypt from 21 to 26 June. The aim of this exercise is to promote bilateral and regional cooperation, […]
Innovations For Defence Excellence
Innovations For Defence Excellence: The 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was signed with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for miniaturised satellite. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the flagship initiative of the Union Ministry of Defence. It aims to achieve self-reliance and foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospaceby engaging […]
Javelin Anti-Tank Missile
Javelin Anti-Tank Missile: India and the US recently held discussions on the co-production of American javelin missiles in India to meet the requirements of the Indian military. Javelin Anti-Tank Missile is a man-portable antitank guided missile (ATGM) system. It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It was designed […]
