Astra MK-III Missile: India’s latest and most advanced air-to-air missile, the Astra MK-III, has now been officially renamed Gandiva, after the legendary bow of Arjuna from the Mahabharata.It is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.Still under development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile is expected […]
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Taurus KEPD-350
Taurus KEPD-350: Sweden has taken a key step in strengthening its air force’s long-range strike capabilities by selecting the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile for integration with its Gripen fighter jets. It is a modular, air-launched, long-range, precision-guided cruise missile. It is designed and produced by Taurus Systems GmbH, a joint venture between Germany’s MBDA […]
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to 28 February 2025.It is an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force.The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud […]
INS Guldar
INS Guldar: Maharashtra, the state’s tourism department will acquire the decommissioned naval warship INS Guldar and deliberately sink it near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg District. This initiative aims to create India’s first artificial reef to enhance scuba diving tourism while also promoting marine biodiversity. The project follows global examples of repurposing decommissioned ships as artificial reefs, […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils First Edition of ‘Sashakt Bharat’ Hindi Magazine
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils First Edition of ‘Sashakt Bharat’ Hindi Magazine: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) bi-annual Hindi magazine ‘Sashakt Bharat’. The launch event took place on February 27, 2025, at South Block, New Delhi. The magazine is an initiative by the MoD’s […]
RS-24 Yars
RS-24 Yars: Russia recently deployed autonomous launchers of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) RS-24 Yars on combat patrol routes which are equipped with nuclear weapons. The Yars RS-24 (NATO designation SS-29) is a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. It is believed to have entered into service in February 2010. It is reported to be designed […]
INS Tamal
INS Tamal: The Indian Navy crew that will operate Tamal, the stealth frigate under construction in Russia, reached St. Petersburg recently in preparation for its commissioning. INS Tamal is a state-of-the-art stealth guided missile frigate. It is an upgraded Krivak-III class frigate, and is part of a significant $2.5 billion deal between India and Russia […]
Navika Sagar Parikrama II : Completed Challenging Phase
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Completed Challenging Phase The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley on 18 Feb 25 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. Navika Sagar Parikrama II underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to gender empowerment and maritime excellence. It is crewed by two women […]
Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile: India and the US recently announced plans to pursue new procurements and co-production arrangements for Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, to meet the defense requirements of India. Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile is a man-portable, fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile. It has been developed jointly by American defence majors, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It […]
Exercise Dharma Guardian
Exercise Dharma Guardian: The Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army. It is a joint military exercise between India and Japan. It is an annual exercise and conducted alternatively in India and Japan. It aims to enhance interoperability between the […]
