Category: Defence Current Affairs

Operation Shiva: The Indian Army recently launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. It was launched by the Indian Army to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the Amarnath Yatra. The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave in Jammu […]

Maratha Military Landscapes of India: ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this recognition.Spanning from the 17th to 19th centuries CE, this extraordinary network of twelve forts demonstrates the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire. These 12 forts are […]

Akash Missile System: Brazil has reportedly halted negotiations with India to acquire the Akash missile system.It is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. The AKASH Weapon System can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode. It has built-in Electronic […]

Medium Altitude Long Endurance Drone: India has accelerated the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones from local manufacturers. MALE drones are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that have the capability to fly over 30 hours at a maximum altitude of at least 35,000 feet. These drones are equipped with advanced surveillance and combat capabilities: […]

INS Nistar – Diving Support Vessel (DSV): The Indian Navy will commission INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam. This marks a key milestone in India’s underwater rescue and maritime self-reliance journey.INS Nistar is India’s first indigenously developed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) designed for deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and underwater […]

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: Indigenously made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, with the Defence Ministry recently calling the project an “exemplary mission mode success”. It is a large-calibre gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to achieve […]

SEPECAT Jaguar: The SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Churu in Rajasthan. The SEPECAT Jaguar, fondly called ‘Shamsher’ (Sword of Justice), was a joint venture between the British Aircraft Corporation and the French Breguet Company (now part of Dassault). First introduced in 1968, it is a twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft primarily […]

National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project: The Indian Navy recently signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the implementation of National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project. National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project is aimed at strengthening maritime and coastal security. The project will bring in an integrated approach to data collation, […]

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: The Indian Army is set to induct its first regiment of indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) after successful trials, marking a major leap in artillery modernization.ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre long-range towed artillery gun system designed for precision firepower. Developed by defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in […]

AIR LORA: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly considering the acquisition of AIR LORA, an advanced air-launched ballistic missile, to significantly bolster its long range strike capabilities. AIR LORA is an advanced air-launched ballistic missile developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is a short-range air-to-ground missile (AGM) developed for strike missions against high-value […]