Category: Defence Current Affairs

Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India: India is making strides in its defense exports, with a potential $200 million deal on the table for the supply of its Akash missile system to the Philippines. This deal, which is expected to be finalized in the current fiscal year, highlights India’s growing […]

Gravehawk System: Ukraine has reportedly acquired a new weapon system to defend against the barrage of missiles unleashed by Russia: the Gravehawk hybrid surface-to-air missile system. Gravehawk System is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the United Kingdom. It is designed to address short-range threats, particularly those posed by fast-moving airborne objects. It is […]

P-8I Aircraft: India is looking to revive the proposal to procure six more P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft from the U.S. Boeing P-8I Neptune is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy. It has replaced the ageing fleet of the Indian Navy’s Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft.\ […]

India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘CYCLONE-III’ Begins in Rajasthan: India and Egypt have launched the third edition of their joint special forces exercise, ‘CYCLONE-III’, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. This exercise, scheduled from February 10 to 23, 2025, is a crucial part of the growing military cooperation between the two nations. It […]

R-37M Missile: Russia has reportedly offered the R-37M missile, one of the world’s best air-to-air missiles, to India. The R-37M missile, known by its NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead, is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia. It is designed to eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond visual range (BVR). It evolved from the […]

Klub-S Missile System: India recently reached an agreement with Russia to acquire the Klub-S missile system, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet. Klub-S Missile System developed by Russian defense company NPO Novator, the Klub, also known as Kalibr, is a cruise missile inducted into Moscow’s defense forces in 1994. […]

M23 Rebels: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels recently captured the regional capital Goma in an anarchic and mineral-rich part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 Rebels or the March 23 Movement, is one of more than 100 armed groups fighting Congolese forces in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). M23’s leadership is dominated by […]

Donkey Route: Indian deportees from the US, arriving in Amritsar, recently shared their harrowing experiences using the “donkey route” for illegal immigration. Donkey Route named after a Punjabi idiom referring to an arduous, unplanned journey, it involves crossing multiple international borders, often through treacherous terrain, under false promises of legal entry. It typically involves illegal […]

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron: The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 6th February 2025. This visit is part of the Long-Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia, strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering mutual understanding. The squadron had previously […]

Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: The Union Defence Ministry recently signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for a variety of ammunition for the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS). It is a battle-proven, all-weather, indirect area fire Artillery Weapon System. It was developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It was first used […]