Tri-Services Missile/Rocket Command: The central government is considering setting up of a tri-services missile/rocket command on the lines of the space and the cyber command as the first steps towards military theatre commands. The proposed missile command will be responsible for deployment of missile and rocket regiments against any hostile adversary and will be manned […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Light Combat Helicopter
Light Combat Helicopter: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to induct its first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in a major boost to its combat prowess. The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is set to be formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Jodhpur air base. It is the […]
M777 Ultra Light Howitzer
M777 Ultra Light Howitzer: The Indian Army is inducting the M777 Ultra Light Howitzer on the northern borders. The M777s are a key component of the army’s field artillery rationalisation plan (FARP), cleared in 1999. The 155 mm/39-caliber M777 howitzers have a range of up to 30km, but it is capable of striking targets at […]
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan : Chief Of Defence Staff
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan : Chief Of Defence Staff Government of India appointed Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Lt Gen Chauhan will also function as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge. In a career spanning over nearly 40 […]
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF): INS Sunayna arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles to participate in the annual training exercise Operation Southern Readiness of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). This not only reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region but also marks the maiden participation of an Indian Navy ship in the […]
BrahMos Missiles
BrahMos Missiles: Ministry of Defence signed a contract with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited BAPL for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles at an overall approximate cost of 1700 Crore rupees under Buy-Indian Category. Induction of these dual-role capable Missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy […]
SPARSH Initiative
SPARSH Initiative: The Defence Accounts Department signed a MoU with Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank, to onboard them as Service Centres under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative, across more than 14,000 branches throughout India. SPARSH is a web-based system for processing the pension claims and crediting the pension directly into the […]
Naval Exercise Kakadu
Naval Exercise Kakadu: INS Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft have arrived in Darwin in Australia to participate in a multinational naval exercise, Kakadu, being hosted by the Royal Australian Navy. Exercise Kakadu is a joint-enabled, biennial exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force. Kakadu is the […]
JIMEX 22
JIMEX 22: The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal on 11 September 2022. The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships are being led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay […]
National Defense MSME Conclave And Exhibition
National Defense MSME Conclave And Exhibition: Defense Conclave and Exhibition is being organized for the first time in Rajasthan. The two-day National Defense MSME Conclave and Exhibition began in Kota, Rajasthan. Defense equipment including T-90 and BMP-2 tanks, artillery guns, various types of sniper and machine guns and military bridges are being displayed in the […]
