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Operation Southern Readiness 26-2

Source: DD NewsSubject: Security Context: The Ministry of Defence announced that the Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, in Kochi Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 About Operation Southern Readiness 26-2: What It Is? Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a high-level, multi-domain international maritime security training engagement. Rather …

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Exercise Pitch Black 2026

Source: News on AirSubject: Security Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent—comprising four Rafale fighter jets, two C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, and over 120 Air Warriors—has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026. Exercise Pitch Black 2026 About Exercise Pitch Black 2026: What It Is? Exercise Pitch Black is a large-scale, …

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The Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Malvan

Source: News on AirSubject: Security Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission its second indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), named Malvan. The Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft 'Malvan' About The Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft 'Malvan': What It Is? Malvan is a specialized, new-generation Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) engineered specifically to conduct sub-surface …

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China’s J-20 Fighter

Source: TOISubject: Security Context: While global attention focuses on China's emerging sixth-generation fighter designs, the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon has quietly matured into the absolute backbone of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). China's J-20 Fighter About China's J-20 Fighter: What It Is? The Chengdu J-20 (Mighty Dragon) is a twin-engine, fifth-generation stealth fighter …

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The Astra Mk 1 Missile

Source: IESubject: Security Context: During the bilateral summit in Jakarta, India and Indonesia signed a landmark defense deal for the supply of the indigenous Astra Mk 1 air-to-air missiles. The Astra Mk 1 Missile About The Astra Mk 1 Missile: What It Is? The Astra Mk 1 is an advanced, all-weather Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). …

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The BrahMos Missile

Source: IESubject: Security Context: Expanding India's defense export footprint, Indonesia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BrahMos Aerospace for a phased procurement of two coastal missile batteries estimated at $200 million. The BrahMos Missile About The BrahMos Missile: What It Is? BrahMos is a medium-range, universal supersonic cruise missile that operates on a …

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INS Mahendragiri (F38)

Source: News on AirSubject: Security Context: The Indian Navy is set to formally commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), its sixth Project 17A indigenous guided-missile stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam. INS Mahendragiri (F38) About INS Mahendragiri (F38): What It Is? INS Mahendragiri is a state-of-the-art, multi-role stealth frigate belonging to the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A). It is designed to …

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The VIJAY Roadmap

Source: IESubject: Security Context: Just a day after assuming office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Dhiraj Seth unveiled an ambitious, high-tech transformation blueprint for the Indian Army titled the "VIJAY" roadmap. The VIJAY Roadmap About The VIJAY Roadmap: What It Is? The "VIJAY" roadmap is an extensive strategic and operational …

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The General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over As The Chief Of The Army Staff

Source: PIBSubject: Security Context: General Dhiraj Seth has formally assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than 40 years of distinguished service. The General Dhiraj Seth About The General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over As The Chief Of The Army …

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Project BRAHMANK

Source: PIBSubject: Security Context: Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 16th Raising Day on June 29, 2026, at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh. Project BRAHMANK About Project BRAHMANK: What It Is? Project BRAHMANK is a highly specialized, forward-deployed engineering and infrastructure development unit. Operating under extreme geographical conditions, it serves as a core …

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Project Hawk Eye

Source: DD NewsSubject: Security Context: The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag district have launched a technology-driven security initiative named ‘Project Hawk Eye’ for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. Project Hawk Eye About Project Hawk Eye: What It Is? Project Hawk Eye is an advanced, technology-linked security and surveillance framework deployed to safeguard religious …

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Fibre-Optic Drones

Prelims Source: IESubject: Security/Science and technology Context: Following a recent ceasefire in southern Lebanon, the strategic deployment of low-cost fibre-optic drones by the Hezbollah militia has highlighted a significant shift in asymmetric warfare. Fibre-Optic Drones About Fibre-Optic Drones: What It Is? A fibre-optic drone is a specialized type of First-Person View (FPV) or unmanned aerial …

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The Tri-Commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray

Source: IESubject: Security Context: Prime Minister of India presided over the historic tri-commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in Kolkata. The Tri-Commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray About The Tri-Commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray: What it is? The tri-commissioning refers to the simultaneous induction of …

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The Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System

Source: TPSubject: Security Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests, to demonstrate India's multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability. The Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System About The Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System: What It Is? A Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system is an ultra-advanced, automated military network …

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Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system

Source: TOISubject: Security Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has granted Final Operational Clearance (FOC) to the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control About Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system: What It Is? Commonly known as the Indian Air Force's (IAF) "Eye …

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The Made in India Airbus C-295

Source: HTSubject: Security Context: The first “Made in India” Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The Made in India Airbus C-295 About The Made in India Airbus C-295: What It Is? The Airbus C-295 is a highly versatile, twin-turboprop tactical military …

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The RudraM-II Missile

Source: TOISubject: Security Context: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile from an airborne platform at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The RudraM-II Missile About The RudraM-II Missile: What It Is? RudraM-II is an advanced, high-speed, indigenously …

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Project UDAYAK

Source: PIBSubject: Security Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK, at Doomdooma, Assam. Project UDAYAK About Project UDAYAK: What It Is? Project UDAYAK is a specialized territorial wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) tasked with the development and maintenance of a vast road network in the most …

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