Category: Defence Current Affairs

ASMPA Missile: France has marked a significant milestone in its defence capabilities by successfully testing the updated ASMPA supersonic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. The Air-Sol Medium Range (ASMP/ASMP-A) is an air-launched land-attack supersonic cruise missile that carries a nuclear payload. It is a central component of France’s nuclear deterrent ASMP-A, an upgraded […]

Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024: Head of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan started Cyber Suraksha – 2024 on May 22, 2024.The Indian Armed Forces and other national groups are fully committed to protecting the country’s security in the very important area of cyberspace, as shown by Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024.  Defence Cyber Agency […]

Bulava Missile: Russian President has bolstered the country’s military capabilities by ordering the addition of a new nuclear-capable missile known as the Bulava into the Russian military arsenal. RSM-56 Bulava (NATO reporting name: SS-N-32) is a Russian submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Designed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology, development of the missile was […]

Fatah-II Rocket : Pakistan Pakistan did a successful test launch of the “Fatah-II” guided multi-launch rocket system. Pakistan’s weaponry is getting better, and this event is a big step in that direction. The Fatah-II rocket system was made to hit targets up to 400 kilometers away with great accuracy. It can get around and get […]

Exercise Tarkash: The India-U.S joint exercise in conducting coordinated operations in urban counter terrorism contingencies will conclude in Kolkata. Exercise Tarkash is the seventh edition of the Indo-U.S. joint counter terrorism exercise. It is held between the elite National Security Guard (NSG) and the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) commenced on April 22, 2024. The […]

Exercise SHAKTI : 7th Edition The 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya recently. Exercise Shakti  is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France. Aim is to enhance the joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub-Conventional […]

India, France Set For 7th Joint Military Exercise Shakti: India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ between May 13-26, 2024, in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. This version of the drill builds on the strong defense ties that have been gaining a lot of strength, as […]

Meghalaya’s First Woman DGP: Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named Meghalaya’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma officially announced this landmark decision, noting it as a significant moment for the state, as Nongrang is also the first tribal woman to ascend to this prestigious rank. The selection […]

Kamikaze Drone: In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia’s utilization of the Lancet Kamikaze drone, which incorporates American AI technology, highlights complex global supply chain issues. Kamikaze drone are small unmanned aircraft packed with explosives that can be flown directly at a tank or a group of troops that are destroyed when it hits the […]