Covers internal and external security issues of India, including terrorism, insurgency, border & coastal security, cyber security, defence, intelligence agencies, and national security policies, with strong linkage to current affairs.
Source: TOI Subject: Security Context: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Uzbekistan to participate in the 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK, scheduled to be held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area. About Military Exercise Dustlik: What it is? Exercise DUSTLIK is a premier annual bilateral military training exercise conducted between the Indian …
Source: PIB Subject: Security Context: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone – IV. About Exercise Cyclone: What it is? Exercise Cyclone is a bilateral military drill specifically designed for the Special Forces units of India and Egypt. It is a …
Source: TP Subject: Security Context: India significantly bolstered its maritime nuclear deterrence, by inducting INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). About INS Aridhaman: What It Is? INS Aridhaman is the third vessel of the Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN). It is a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), meaning it is specifically …
Source: TOI Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy marked a significant step in its maritime defense capabilities with the official delivery of ‘Malwan’, the second of eight indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC). About Malwan: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: What It Is? Malwan is a high-tech, waterjet-propelled warship designed specifically for …
Continue reading “Malwan: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft”
Source: ANI Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy marked a major indigenous shipbuilding milestone with the launch of Shachi (Yard 1280), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), at Goa Shipyard Limited. About Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi): What It Is? Shachi is the lead ship …
Continue reading “Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi)”
Source: ET Subject: Security Context: The Indian Armed Forces successfully concluded Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity tri-service exercise. The drill demonstrated seamless synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force in securing India’s strategic island territories and maritime frontiers. About Exercise Dweep Shakti: What It Is? Dweep Shakti is a large-scale Tri-Service joint military exercise designed …
Source: ET Subject: Security Context: The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 445 crore contract with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport, to procure the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System for the Indian Army. About Tunguska Air Defence Missile System (2K22M): What it is? The Tunguska (NATO reporting name: SA-19 Grison) is a Soviet-origin, tracked, self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon …
Continue reading “Tunguska Air Defence Missile System (2K22M)”
Source: NIE Subject: Security Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated Vayu Baan, a pioneering project to develop India’s first helicopter-launched drone system. About Vayu Baan Project: What it Is? It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter mid-flight. Once released, the drone unfolds its wings, activates its …
Source: News on Air Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission the stealth frigate ‘Taragiri (F41)’ on 03 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. It marks a major milestone in India’s push towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous naval capability under Project 17A. About Stealth Frigate Taragiri: What it is? Taragiri (F41) is a stealth …
Source: TOI Subject: Security Context: The Ministry of Defence informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee that the Indian Air Force is exploring membership in either the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). About India Eyes 6th-Gen Fighter Future: GCAP vs FCAS About Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP): What it is? …
Continue reading “India Eyes 6th-Gen Fighter Future: GCAP vs FCAS”
Source: NIE Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy has deployed a P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to Guam to participate in the Exercise Sea Dragon. About Exercise Sea Dragon: What it is? Exercise Sea Dragon is a US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise conducted in the Western Pacific Ocean near Guam. Established in: Initiated by the …
Source: TN Subject: Security Context: Iran officially deployed the Sejjil ballistic missile for the first time in active combat during Wave 54 of its military operations against US and Israeli positions. The missile, nicknamed the dancing missile for its evasive maneuvers, reportedly struck strategic infrastructure. About The Sejjil Ballistic Missile: What it is? The Sejjil …
Source: NIE Subject: Security Context: The Indian Army has operationalized its seventh Pinaka regiment and is currently raising an eighth, with plans to reach ten regiments by next year. About The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System: What it is? Pinaka is an indigenous, multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system capable of firing a salvo of …
Continue reading “The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System”
Source: News on Air Subject: Security Context: NATO has begun the 2026 edition of the Cold Response military exercise in the Arctic, with a stronger focus on civilian preparedness and total defence. About Cold Response Drill: What it is? Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic, primarily in …
Source: ZN Subject: Security Context: The United States reportedly used the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first time in combat during strikes on Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. About Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): What it is? The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a long-range, surface-to-surface precision-guided missile designed for deep-strike operations against …
Source: TH Subject: Security Context: The U.S. has deployed THAAD batteries to West Asia to counter Iranian ballistic missile threats during the ongoing conflict, though reports suggest an AN/TPY-2 radar was recently destroyed at a base in Jordan. About Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD): What it is? THAAD is a highly mobile, sophisticated missile …
Continue reading “Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD)”
Source: News on Air Subject: Security Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet tragically crashed at Inglong Ekopi Hill in Assam during a routine training mission on March 5, 2026. About The Sukhoi Su-30MKI: What it is? The Sukhoi Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a heavy, all-weather, long-range, two-seater multirole air superiority …
Source: IE Subject: Security Context: U.S. Defense Secretary announced a tactical shift to using 500, 1,000, and 2,000-pound precision gravity bombs against Iran, signaling that Iranian air defenses have been sufficiently degraded to allow direct aerial bombardment. About Gravity Bomb: What is a Gravity Bomb? A gravity bomb, often referred to as a free-fall or …
Source: BL Subject: Security/Miscellaneous Context: Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, Indian Navy warships deployed under Operation Sankalp have been placed on standby for potential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. About Operation Sankalp: What it is? Operation Sankalp (Sanskrit for Commitment) is the Indian Navy’s proactive maritime security initiative launched …
Source: TH Subject: Security Context: The Ministry of Defence signed ₹5,083-crore defence contracts to strengthen India’s maritime security, including procurement of Shtil surface-to-air missile systems for frontline Indian Navy warships. About Shtil Missiles: What it is? Shtil is a ship-based surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and other aerial threats …
