North Korea Test-Fired Solid-Fuel Missiles: North Korea test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) powered by solid fuel. Solid-fuel missiles do not need to be fuelled immediately ahead of launch. They are often easier and safer to operate, and require less logistical support. They are harder to detect and more survivable than liquid-fuel weapons. Solid propellants […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System
Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Defence System: India has effectively showcased the capabilities of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system as part of its plans to export these systems. In the recent Exercise Astrashakti 2023, a single unit of the Akash weapon system successfully engaged and obliterated four unmanned targets simultaneously. This demonstration established India as […]
Swarm Drones
Swarm Drones: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has chalked out the requirement for different mobile systems to counter threats in different operational scenarios, particularly those from multiple swarm drones. SWARM stands for “Smart War-Fighting Array of Reconfigured Modules.” A Swarm Drone typically consists of multiple drones working in coordination, communicating with one another, and sharing […]
INS Tarmugli
INS Tarmugli: The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength. The ship was commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Tillanchang, a Trinkat Class ship, was in active service till 2006, and thereafter gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) government of India in 2006 […]
Exercise VINBAX-2023
Exercise VINBAX-2023: A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the fourth edition of the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. It will be Running from December 11th to 21st This exercise aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, and share best practices between India and Vietnam. The exercise, […]
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave: National Security Advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius. NSA Ajit Doval underscored the importance of the Colombo Security Conclave in promoting regional security and stability. He […]
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak The first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, Sandhayak, constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy. Purpose Intended for full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys of port and harbour approaches, determining navigational channels and routes. The zone of operation includes maritime limits […]
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II : Crashed
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II : Crashed Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed after their Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainer aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie from the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, Telangana. Pilatus PC-7 Mk II is a trainer aircraft. It is a low-wing, turbo-prop aircraft with tandem seating (the cadet […]
INS Sandhayak : Delivered To Indian Navy
INS Sandhayak : Delivered To Indian Navy Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivered INS Sandhayak to the Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day. INS Sandhayak is the largest survey vessel ever built in India. It is fully designed and built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), It is the first […]
Peace Agreement With United National Liberation Front (UNLF)
Peace Agreement With United National Liberation Front (UNLF): The Government of India and Government of Manipur signed a Peace Agreement with United National Liberation Front (UNLF) , which is oldest valley-based insurgent group of Manipur. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was formed in 1964, and is distinct from the insurgent groups active in the state’s […]
