Category: Defence Current Affairs

Thermobaric Weapons: Russia’s use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine has drawn significant attention due to their devastating effects, but the development and deployment of these powerful bombs are not limited to Russia. Thermobaric Weapons are often called “vacuum bombs” or “enhanced blast weapons”. It consists of a fuel container with two separate explosive charges. This […]

DF-41: China says it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a rare public test that analysts said was meant to send a message to the United States and its allies amid heightened regional tensions. DF-41 Originate in 1980, China test-fired its first ICBM, the DF-5. Estimated range: 12,000 to […]

ABHED Jackets: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets called ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). These jackets are designed to offer enhanced protection while maintaining lightweight features, meeting the evolving needs of the Indian Armed Forces. […]

Robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment: The Indian Army has recently inducted 100 robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE) for use in forward (combat) areas, especially in high altitudes. These robots can climb stairs, steep hills, and operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to +55 degrees Celsius and carry a payload of 15kg. Also, logistics drones are […]

Shahed-136B’: Amid the growing tension in the Middle-East, Iran for the first time has showcased the Shahed 136B drone and Jihad ballistic missile. About 136B Drone Iran presented this new kamikaze drone as part of its military modernization program, in a context marked by growing instability in the region.

Inauguration of the 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on September 24, 2024. This three-day conference serves as a crucial platform for ICG Commanders to engage in meaningful discussions on strategic, operational, and administrative matters […]

Kalikesh Singh Deo Elected National Rifle Association of India president: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo as its president. This significant event took place during a General Body meeting held at the Constitution Club on Saturday, marking a […]

Goa Maritime Symposium 2024: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium at Naval War College, Goa. Goa Maritime Symposium 2024 is a forum for fostering collaborative thinking, cooperation, and mutual understanding between India and key maritime nations of the Indian Ocean Region The theme for the event is Common […]

Navika Sagar Parikrama II: The Indian Navy announced the second women circumnavigation expedition and unveiled the expedition logo. Two Indian Navy women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, will embark on a globe-circumnavigating expedition known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, onboard INSV Tarini. Women Navy officers are being guided by Cdr […]

Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch: Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023. The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named […]