Exercise “Prasthan”: The security of the Offshore Development Area (ODA) in Krishna Godavari Basin on the East Coast of India was reviewed during exercise “Prasthan” conducted from 21 December to 22 December 21. The biannual exercise was coordinated and controlled by NOIC (APD) from Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Vizag under the aegis of Indian Navy. […]
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Project 15B
Project 15B: Mormugao, Indian Navy’s second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class, planned to be commissioned in mid-2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie on 19th December, 2021. Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) as part of the Project 15B destroyers. Mormugao will add significantly to the Indian Navy’s combat […]
Agni-P Missile
Agni-P Missile: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’. This is the second test of the missile, the first test took place in June 2021. The Agni-P missile aims to further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities. Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with […]
Pinaka Extended Range Rocket System
Pinaka Extended Range Rocket System: The DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) successfully test fired the Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER) Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Earlier, the DRDO also launched the Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System (SMART). The Pinaka, a Multi-Barrel Rocket-Launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow, can fire a salvo of 12 rockets […]
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Torpedo System: DRDO
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Torpedo System: DRDO A supersonic missile-assisted torpedo system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha. The system is a next-generation missile-based stand-off torpedo delivery system. During the mission, full-range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated. The system has been designed to enhance […]
S-400 And CAATSA
S-400 And CAATSA: The U.S. State Department spokesperson has said that there will be no “blanket” waiver for India, indicating that even if S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems deal is not sanctioned, other “significant” military and nuclear transactions between India and Russia could still trigger sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). […]
Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS): Important Points
Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS): The first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was Bipin Rawat who took office on 1 January 2020 and held it till his death on 8 December 2021 The Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces (CDS) is the military head and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee […]
Short Range Surface To Air Missile: Vertical Launch
Short Range Surface To Air Missile: Vertical Launch: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested the “vertical launch-short range surface-to-air missile”, successfully. Missile was test fired from integrated test range in Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. Its launch was conducted from a vertical launcher towards an electronic target at a very low altitude. A […]
Assam Rifles
Assam Rifles: Killing of over a dozen civilians in Mon district of Nagaland saw angry crowds vandalise camps of Assam Rifles in the district. While the botched operation was launched by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, which has the responsibility of the area where the incident occurred, issued a statement expressing regret over the loss […]
Crime Analytics Model of Delhi Police to Prevent Street Crimes Against Women
Police Reforms: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has urged the State Governments to follow the crime analytics model of Delhi Police in preventing street crimes against women through crime mapping and identification of hotspots for reinforced action. Communicating this to the Chief Secretaries of the States and Union Territories, the Union Home […]
