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 […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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 […]
Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
Exercise Vayu Shakti-24: The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17th February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Exercise Vayu Shakti is set to deliver a compelling display of the Indian Air Force’s offensive and defensive prowess, seamlessly operating both day and night. Additionally, the exercise will […]
31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian
31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian: The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian to India. The MQ-9B Predator drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle. MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a maritime-focused version of the SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The MQ-9B drones are also known as “Predators”. They are […]
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq: In a major boost of ties, the militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq. Exercise Sada Tanseeq is the inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th […]
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates INS Sumitra is the fourth and last Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy. It is based on an indigenous design and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned in 2014 and is based in Chennai under the Eastern Naval Command. The primary role of the […]
BrahMos : India Ready To Export
BrahMos : India Ready To Export India is all set to begin the export of ground systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. It is a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from land, sea, and air. It has been developed by Brahmos Aerospace, a joint venture of India and Russia. […]
Exercise Khanjar
Exercise Khanjar: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Exercise Khanjar was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India. It is the 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise. It is an annual event conducted alternately in both the countries. The Indian […]
Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone
Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone: The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE. Exercise Cyclone is the 2nd edition of the Exercise Cyclone which will be conducted at Anshas, Egypt from 22nd January to 1st February 2024. The first edition of the exercise […]
Operation Sarvashakti : Indian Army
Operation Sarvashakti : Indian Army The Indian Army launched Operation Sarvashakti, a strategic initiative aimed at eliminating terrorists responsible for a series of ambushes on Indian troops in the Rajouri and Poonch regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chinar Corps in Srinagar and the White Knight Corps in Nagrota will conduct simultaneous operations as part […]
