Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024: India and Japan kicked off a two-week military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ in Rajasthan’s Mahajan field firing range to foster deeper cooperation in confronting common security challenges. Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual exercise and is conducted alternatively in India and Japan. It is the 5th edition of joint military exercise between […]
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Tupolev Tu-160M
Tupolev Tu-160M: The Russian President recently unveiled the newly modernised Tupolev Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber at Kazan Aviation Plant. Tupolev Tu-160M is a modernised version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have deployed in the event of nuclear war to deliver weapons at long distances. It is a Russian supersonic […]
Exercise Dosti
Exercise Dosti: Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships reached the Maldives recently to take part in the trilateral coast guard exercise Dosti 16. Dosti 16 is the 16th edition of the exercise. The Coast Guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, along with observers from Bangladesh, are participating in Dosti 16 to enhance […]
‘INDUS-X’ Summit
‘INDUS-X’ Summit: The defence ministry said the ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi marks a “significant milestone” in the collaborative efforts between the two countries. U.S.-India Defense Accelerator Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was launched in June 2023 during the state visit of the Prime Minister of India to the US. Objective is to expand strategic technology partnerships and defence […]
Mission Aspides
Mission Aspides: The European Union recently launched Mission Aspides to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Mission Aspides is a European Union (EU) naval mission to protect cargo ships in the Red Sea from attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. It will send European warships and airborne early warning […]
Anti-Satellite Weapon
Anti-Satellite Weapon: Russia is actively working towards a formidable new development in space technology, focusing on creating a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. Anti-Satellite Weapon is designed to debilitate or destroy satellites that are already in orbit and operational. Types of Anti-Satellite Weapons: ASATs are broadly classified into two types namely Kinetic energy methods: This involves […]
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise The maiden joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force concluded at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. It was a 12-day joint exercise that aimed to achieve interoperability between the two forces and acquaint each other with operational procedures and combat drills […]
DC-8 Flying Laboratory Of NASA
DC-8 Flying Laboratory Of NASA: NASA has begun conducting marathon research flights across Asia in order to improve air pollution forecasting models. The flights aim to collect detailed data on air pollution sources and behavior to enhance warning systems for the public. Millions of deaths each year are linked to air pollution. The flights involve […]
Zircon Missile
Zircon Missile: In an attempt to hit a target in Kyiv, Russian forces launched a 3M22 Zircon missile recently. The 3M22 Zircon, or SS-N-33, is a scramjet-powered manoeuvring anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile developed in Russia. The missile is reportedly capable of flying with speeds up to Mach 9and a range of 1000 km. It is […]
ABHYAS : Flight Trials
ABHYAS : Flight Trials The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted four flight trials of the high-speed expendable aerial target ‘ABHYAS’ recently. ABHYAS is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). It is designed by the DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE). ABHYAS offers a realistic threat scenario for the practice of weapon systems. It […]
