Category: Defence Current Affairs

Mako Missile: The US Navy, Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile in all their military aircraft Mako Missile is an air-launched hypersonic multi-mission missile. It was developed by Lockheed Martin, an American aerospace and defense manufacturer. It will be the world’s first hypersonic weapon that could […]

Wind Demon: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently unveiled the country’s new air-to-surface missile dubbed “Wind Demon”. Wind Demon is an advanced air-to-surface cruise missile designed for precise, long-range attacks at a low cost. It was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The missile can be launched from a helicopter or aircraft and is capable of […]

Exercise KHAAN QUEST: The Indian Army contingent departed for the Exercise KHAAN QUEST which is scheduled to be conducted from 27th July to 9th August 2024 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Exercise KHAAN QUEST is a multinational military exercise which will bring together military forces from around the world to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities. Last […]

Successful Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System Test: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, showcasing India’s advanced capabilities in defending against long-range ballistic missile threats. The Phase-II system can intercept ballistic missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km, enhancing India’s strategic defence. Phase-I […]

INS Triput: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently launched the first indigenously-built Talwar class frigate, ‘Triput’. INS Triput is the first indigenously built Talwar-class frigate. In October 2016, India and Russia signed a deal to buy four stealth frigates of the Admiral Grigorovich class. Two of these frigates, ‘Tushil’ and ‘Tamal’, will be directly imported, and […]

INS Brahmaputra: The Indian Navy’s INS Brahmaputra warship, docked at Mumbai Dockyard for refitting, overturned under mysterious circumstances after a fire broke out, leading to significant damage, and one sailor reported missing. INS Brahmaputra is the first of the indigenously built ‘Brahmaputra’ class-guided missile frigates. The Brahmaputra class, which replaces the Talwar class, is an […]

5th Positive Indigenization List And Internal Security Plan: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently notified a fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising defence items, aimed at boosting self-reliance and minimizing imports and encouraging the domestic defence sector. Key Highlights of the Fifth Positive Indigenisation List: The fifth PIL comprises 346 items aimed at advancing […]

INS Teg: The Indian warship INS Teg has rescued nine sailors, including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan, who were on board the Comoros-flagged oil tanker, MT Falcon Prestige, that had capsized recently off the Oman coast. INS Teg is the first of three guided missile frigates of the modified INS Talwar-class that India commissioned […]

Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024. This edition is slated to be the largest in the 43 year long history of Ex Pitch Black, which includes participation by 20 countries, with over 140 aircraft and 4400 military personnel of various air forces. Exercise […]

Stinger Missile: NATO recently signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles. The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable surface-to-air missile system (MANPADS) that was designed and manufactured by the American Defense Industry. The system entered into service with the U.S. Army in 1981. Used currently by the S. armed […]