International Civil Aviation Organisation Ranking: India is among the top 50 countries with best aviation safety in the latest ICAO rankings. In the rankings by the ICAO, India is now at the 48th position, a “quantum leap” from the 102nd rank it had in 2018. The rankings are for 187 countries and assessments were done […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Agni Warrior 2022
Exercise Agni Warrior 2022: The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior recently concluded on 30 November 2022. It is a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army. Exercise Agni Warrior, involved showcasing joint firepower planning, execution and use of New Generation Equipment by the Artillery arm of both armies. Exercise also included participation by […]
ALH Mk-III Helicopters
ALH Mk-III Helicopters: To further strengthening the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned at ICG Air Station, Chennai on November 30, 2022. The ALH MK III helicopters have been indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). They feature state-of-the-art equipment including advanced […]
Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’
Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’: Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise “Samanvay 2022” from 28th to 30th November 2022 at Air Force Station in Agra. The exercise aims to provide a unique platform for the exchange of domain knowledge, experience and best practices with the participating Association of […]
Ikshak : The Survey Vessel Ships
Ikshak: The Survey Vessel (Large) ships Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak’, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu The ship, named ‘Ikshak’ which means ‘Guide’, is being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Larson and Toubro (L&T). The ship’s name honours the role that Survey ships […]
AUSTRA HIND 22 : Bilateral Training Exercise
AUSTRA HIND 22 : Bilateral Training Exercise The bilateral training exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan). Aim of the exercise is to build positive military relations, imbibe each other’s best practices and promote the ability to […]
Fourth Edition Of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue
Fourth Edition Of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue: The fourth edition of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue concluded in Delhi. Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is an apex level international annual conference of the Indian Navy. In 2018, the initial conception of an IPRD was made. The event has been hosted annually since its initial year in […]
Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’
Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’: Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ from 28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022 at Air Force Station Agra. It aims to assess the efficacy of institutional Disaster Management structures and contingency measures and involves static and flying displays of various […]
Exercise Naseem Al Bahr 2022
Exercise Naseem Al Bahr 2022: The Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate, INS Trikand, offshore patrol vessel, INS Sumitra, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft -Dornier, participated in the 13th Edition of the Indian Navy (IN) – Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) bilateral exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ (Sea Breeze). Ex-Naseem Al Bahr initiated in 1993, symbolises […]
9th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus
9th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus: The Defence Minister of India participated in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia Key Highlights : India called for urgent and resolute global efforts to counter transnational and cross-border terrorism, terming it as the gravest threat to regional and global security. India brought […]
