Tarang Shakti: India hosted its first-ever multinational air exercise, “Tarang Shakti,” showcasing the capabilities of indigenously manufactured aircraft, including the Sarang helicopters and LCA Tejas. The exercise is being conducted in two phases. The exercise was a significant achievement, emphasizing India’s focus on “Aatmanirbharta” (self-reliance) and showcasing indigenous military capabilities. India’s Rafale, Sukhoi, and LCA […]
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Long Range Glide Bomb
Long Range Glide Bomb: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a successful maiden flight test of a Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances. […]
INS Arighat
INS Arighat: India is now all set to commission its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, armed with nuclear missiles for strategic deterrence. INS Arighat is India’s second indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), following India’s first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, commissioned in 2018. It was constructed at the Indian Navy’s Ship Building Centre (SBC) […]
Exercise Udara Shakti
Exercise Udara Shakti: Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Exercise Udara Shakti is the joint air exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Kuantan, Malaysia. It was aimed at bolstering operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in exchange […]
C-130J Super Hercules
C-130J Super Hercules: A Bangladesh-registered C-130J Hercules jet became the most tracked flight on Flightradar24.com amid reports of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina quitting and leaving her country. C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It is the US Air Force’s principal tactical cargo and personnel transport aircraft. It was developed by Lockheed […]
Astra Missile : Recent Update
Astra Missile : Recent Update The Indian Air Force (IAF) has given clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-3O and LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. Astra Missile is a Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter […]
Typhoon-K Vehicle
Typhoon-K Vehicle: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully conducted a demonstration and trial of the formidable Typhoon vehicle at its Transport Battalion in Chandigarh. Typhoon-K Vehicle is a Russian-made 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. It was developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ. It was developed for the safe transportation of troops and […]
Maritime Partnership Exercise
Maritime Partnership Exercise: A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. Maritime Partnership Exercise was conducted between Russia and India on the occasion of the 328th Russian Navy Day. It involved INS Tabar naval ship from India and Soobrazitelny from Russia. It marks a significant milestone in the maritime […]
Axis Of Resistance
Axis Of Resistance: The Hamas leader was assassinated in an airstrike in Tehran and experts believe that Iran could hike up attacks against Israel through its allies – Axis of resistance. Axis of resistance is a coalition of Iranian-backed groups. The coalition’s name is said to be inspired by former US President George W Bush’s […]
INS Tabar
INS Tabar: The Russian President recently greeted Indian Navy personnel onboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, which is participating in Russia’s Navy Day celebrations. INS Tabar is a stealth frigate built for the Indian Navy in Russia. It is the third of the Talwar-class frigateof the Indian Navy. The frigate was commissioned on 19 April […]
