TROPEX-25: TROPEX-25, or the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025, is one of the most significant military exercises conducted by India, with the Indian Navy at its core.This biennial exercise is designed to showcase jointness among the armed forces, demonstrate India’s ability to address challenges, and project power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Held […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Three Successive Flight-Trials
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Three Successive Flight-Trials The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence system. It is short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missilesthat can be fired […]
Iran’s New Missiles
Iran’s New Missiles: Iran recently unveiled two missiles, named Etemad and Ghadr-380. Etemad Missile: It is a new ballistic missile built by the Iranian Defence Ministry. Dubbed Etemad, or “trust” in Persian, it has a maximum range of 1,700 kilometres. With a length of 16 meters and a diameter of 1.25 meters, the missile is […]
India’s Defence Ministry Pilot Study on LAWS
India’s Defence Ministry Pilot Study on LAWS: India’s Defence Ministry took a significant step forward in enhancing its military capabilities by conducting a pilot study on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). This study, conducted in collaboration with the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses, focuses on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing
First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing: The Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF), Avadi, under the Ministry of Defence, executed India’s first defence export order to the Republic of Suriname.OCF is developing a “Future Soldier System” that includes lightweight, digitally printed, antibacterial camouflage uniforms and ballistic helmets (0.9 kg) to enhance soldier mobility.OCF Avadi manufactures bullet-resistant jackets, […]
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently showcased a model of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) on its tableau during the 76th Republic Day parade. It is a large calibre Gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to […]
SANJAY Surveillance System
SANJAY Surveillance System: The Minister of Defence flagged-off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi. SANJAY Surveillance System: It is a battlefield automated surveillance system which integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a […]
Typhon Missile System
Typhon Missile System: The U.S. military has relocated its Typhon missile launchers within the Philippines to enhance their mobility and survivability, amid rising tensions with China and Russia. Typhon, also called the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a highly versatile and powerful missile system designed for surface-to-surface operations. It is a mobile, ground-launched missile system developed […]
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey: The Indian Navy has successfully completed a hydrographic survey of 25,000 square nautical miles of Mauritius.INS Sarvekshak completed the hydrographic survey (mapping the ocean floor and sub-surface features), providing Mauritius with nautical charts to enhance its maritime infrastructure, resource management, and coastal planning.
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day Indigenously developed Pralay missile will be showcased during Republic Day Parade for the first time, Defence Secretary stated recently. It is an indigenously developed short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle […]
