M1 Abrams Tanks: United States President Joe Biden recently announced that he will send 31 state-of-the-art M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine to help its troops push back Russian forces. M1 Abrams tanks is the United States main battle tank. The first M1 tank was manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) in 1978 and […]
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Integration Of AIP System In Kalvari Class Submarines
Integration Of AIP System In Kalvari Class Submarines: An agreement was signed recently between DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory and Naval Group France to extend cooperation to enter into the detailed design phase for the integration of the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system in the Kalvari class submarines. DRDO is using the fuel cells-based […]
AMPHEX 2023 : Tri-Service Exercise
AMPHEX 2023 : Tri-Service Exercise All three defense forces of India, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force participated in AMPHEX recently. AMPHEX is a tri-service exercise and was held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Also, it is an amphibious exercise, meaning both land and sea forces will act together simultaneously. The 2023 AMPHEX is […]
Ops Alert Exercise : Border Security Force
Ops Alert Exercise : Border Security Force India is to celebrate its 74th republic day on January 26, 2023. Several anti–national elements try to cause trouble in the country during such nationwide celebrations. To put them under control and to increase security at the border, the BSF is conducting a seven-day long exercise called the […]
What Is Leopard 2 tank?
What Is Leopard 2 tank? Germany is under pressure to authorize sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine from other European nations. The Leopard 2 is one of the world’s leading battle tanks. Until now, both Ukraine and Russia have used Soviet-era tanks in battle, and the Leopards would offer a big step forward in capability. […]
Exercise Cyclone-I : Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise
Exercise Cyclone-I : Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise The Indian and the Egyptian Armies are to conduct the first-ever joint exercise Cyclone-I. It is to be held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for 14 days. The exercise is the first of its kind as it brings the special forces of the countries to a common platform. Cyclone-I would […]
AH-64E Apache: Ready To be Delivered To The Army
AH-64E Apache: Ready To be Delivered To The Army The first fuselage for the Indian Army’s contract for six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has recently been rolled out of the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) facility in Hyderabad. The first Apache is scheduled to be delivered to the Army in February 2024 and training of […]
Indo-Russian Joint Venture Begins Manufacturing AK-203 Assault Rifles In U.P
Indo-Russian Joint Venture Begins Manufacturing AK-203 Assault Rifles In U.P: The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. The AK-203 rifles are manufactured in a joint venture between India and Russia. These are high-quality, convenient and modern small arms. This model combines excellent ergonomics, adaptability […]
Varuna Exercise 2023
Varuna Exercise 2023: The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, Exercise Varuna, has begun on the Western Seaboard on January 16th, 2023. This edition of the exercise will see the participation of the Indian Navy’s indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft […]
Soul of Steel Challenge
Soul of Steel Challenge: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently kick-started the ‘Soul of Steel’ alpine challenge, an initiative to promote tourism in border areas, at an event in Dehradun coinciding with Veterans Day. The ‘Soul of Steel’ expedition will test one’s high-altitude endurance and adventure in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalayas. It will initially have 12 Indian […]
