Kazind – 2022: The 6th Edition of India – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is being conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya). Kazind – 2022 is a joint annual training exercise with the Kazakhstan Army and was instituted in 2016 as Exercise Prabal Dostyk, which was later upgraded to a company level exercise and renamed as Ex […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Agni V : Test Trials
Agni V : Test Trials India has successfully conducted night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni V. It is a surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile. It can carry both nuclear and traditional weapons. Agni-V, with a range of over 5,000 km, is India’s longest-range ballistic missile and can reach most parts of China, making it […]
Exercise “SURYA KIRAN”2022
Exercise “SURYA KIRAN”2022: The 16th Edition of exercise “SURYA KIRAN” will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, and continue up to 29 December 2022. It is an Indo-Nepal joint army training exercise. It is conducted annually between India and Nepal with the aim to enhance inter-operability in jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in […]
Line Of Actual Control (LAC) : Recent Updates
Line Of Actual Control (LAC) : Recent Updates Indian and Chinese soldiers suffered “minor injuries” after they were engaged in a face-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. India shares 3488 Km of border with China that runs along the States of Jammu & Kashmir, […]
IND-INDO CORPAT Exercise 2022
IND-INDO CORPAT Exercise 2022: The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted India and Indonesia have been carrying out CORPATs twice a year since 2002. Aim: Keeping the vital part of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) safe and secure for commercial shipping, international […]
International Civil Aviation Organisation Ranking
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 […]
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 […]
