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Source: NIE Context: India and Mongolia are conducting the 17th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2025’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from May 31 to June 13, 2025. About Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025: Type of Exercise: It is a joint military training between two countries – India and Mongolia. Current Edition: This is the …
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Source: IT Context: The Indian Navy will commission INS Arnala, the first of the 16 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) at Visakhapatnam. About INS Arnala: What is INS Arnala? INS Arnala is the first indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) ship. It will enhance India’s capabilities in coastal surveillance, mine-laying, and sub-surface operations. …
Source: NDTV Context: Israel has successfully deployed the Magen or laser defence system in live combat, intercepting dozens of Hezbollah drones during the recent conflict. About Israel’s Laser Beam Defense System: Name of System: Known as the Magen or Shield of Light. Part of Israel’s larger Iron Beam laser weapon program Developed By: Rafael Advanced …
Source: BS Context: Ukraine executed Operation Spider’s Web, its largest drone offensive, destroying $7 billion worth of Russian aircraft. About Operation Spider’s Web: What is Operation Spider’s Web? Operation Spider’s Web is a high-precision, long-range drone operation launched by Ukraine targeting Russian airbases deep within enemy territory. Nations Involved: Ukraine: Executing the offensive through its …
Source: PIB Context: The Department of Posts released the policy framework for DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). It marks a critical step toward developing a national digital addressing public infrastructure using geospatial technology. About DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address): What is DHRUVA? DHRUVA is a national policy …
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Source: ET Context: The Ministry of Defence notified subordinate rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023, making the Act fully operational. Summary of Newly Notified Rules: These rules, framed under Section 11 of the Act, provide a structured operational framework for ISOs. They empower ISO heads to exercise full administrative and …
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Source: TOI Context: The Defence Minister has officially approved the execution of the indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). About Made in India Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet: What It Is? A next-generation stealth-enabled fighter jet, designed and built in India to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) deep-strike and air …
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Source: TH Context: The BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) missile is nearing flight testing, with the existing BrahMos missile’s range extended to 800 km under development. About BrahMos-NG (Next Generation): What It Is? BrahMos-NG is a smaller, lighter, and more versatile supersonic cruise missile designed for deployment across a wider range of platforms, including fighter aircraft, ships, …
Source: HT Context: The Indian Navy formally inducted INSV Kaundinya, a stitched sail ship inspired by 5th-century Ajanta cave paintings, at Karwar Naval Base. The ship will undertake a transoceanic voyage from Gujarat to Oman later this year, reviving India’s ancient maritime heritage. About INSV Kaundinya – Stitched Sail Ship: What It Is? A fully …
Source: NDTV Context: US President Donald Trump announced the final design selection for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield. About Golden Dome: What is the Golden Dome? A proposed next-gen missile defence system integrating space-based and terrestrial technologies. Conceptualized as a strategic shield for intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles at launch. Launched By: Announced by …
Source: IT Context: The Indian Army conducted Exercise Teesta Prahar in the riverine terrain of North Bengal, showcasing joint warfare capability and technological integration. About Exercise Teesta Prahar: What It Is: A large-scale military field exercise conducted at the Teesta Field Firing Range, West Bengal. Aimed to simulate and validate combat operations in challenging riverine …
Source: TOI Context: India successfully conducted trials of ‘Bhargavastra’, a new low-cost counter-drone micro-missile system, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL). About Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System: What it is? A micro-missile-based counter-drone system designed to detect and eliminate hostile drones, including drone swarms, using guided munitions. Developed by: Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) …
Source: ANI Context: In one of India’s largest anti-Naxal operations, 31 Maoists were killed in Operation Black Forest, conducted in Kurraguttalu Hills on the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border. About Operation Black Forest: What It Is: A 21-day high-intensity counterinsurgency mission targeting Maoist strongholds in forested hilly terrain. Location: Kurraguttalu Hills (KGH), spanning approx. 1,200 sq km along …
Source: IE Context: The Indian Air Force showcased the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) as the backbone of India’s aerial defence, effectively intercepting Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks. About Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS): What it is: IACCS is an automated command and control network developed to integrate all air defence …
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Source: HT Context: The Indian Army neutralised Shahid Kuttay, chief of The Resistance Front (TRF) and mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, in Operation Keller in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir. About Operation Keller: What is Operation Keller? A search and destroy mission initiated on 13 May 2025 in Shoekal Keller, Shopian, based on intelligence from …
Source: TOI Context: The Ministry of Defence has empowered the Army Chief under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Act, 1948, to fully mobilise the Territorial Army (TA) amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. About Territorial Army: Established: Territorial Army Act, 1948; formally launched on October 9, 1949. Controlling Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India. …
Source: IE Context: During Operation Sindoor, India reportedly deployed the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in combat for the first time against Pakistani military installations. About BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: What is BrahMos Missile? BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is a precision strike weapon capable of being launched …
Source: IE Context: India reportedly used Israeli HAROP drones — a form of loitering munition — to destroy a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore on May 8, 2025, as part of its retaliatory strike under Operation Sindoor. About HAROP – India’s Kamikaze Drone: HAROP is an advanced loitering munition (or suicide/kamikaze drone) developed by …
Source: TOI Context: In the early hours of May 9, 2025, Pakistan launched a coordinated drone and missile swarm targeting Indian military bases. India successfully intercepted the attack using its air defence shield, including S-400 Triumf, Akash, and Barak-8 MRSAM, in what was part of its integrated response under Operation Sindoor. About Air Defence …
Source: IE Context: Mission Sankalp, a massive anti-Naxal operation along the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border, entered its third week, with confirmed Maoist casualties and strategic gains. About Mission Sankalp: Launched by: Security forces under the joint command of Chhattisgarh Police, Telangana Police, CRPF, and CoBRA. Area of Operation: Karregutta hills, Bijapur district (Chhattisgarh) – Mulugu district (Telangana) …
