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: PIB Context: The Indian Navy’s biennial Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX-25) is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from January to March 2025. About Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX-25): What is TROPEX? Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) is the Indian Navy’s largest biennial maritime exercise, testing combat readiness and joint warfighting …
Source: TH Context: India-U.S. defence cooperation advances with progress in the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) deal, with a plan for co-production in India. About Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV): What is Stryker? Eight-wheeled armoured infantry combat vehicle (ICV) designed for rapid deployment and enhanced battlefield mobility. Developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada …
Source: IT Context: The multilateral naval exercise La Perouse 2025 is underway in strategic straits connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, hosted by France. About Exercise La Perouse: What it is: La Perouse is a multilateral naval exercise conducted to strengthen maritime security, enhance interoperability, and develop situational awareness among participating navies. Host nation: France …
Source: TOI Context: India’s move toward creating tri-Service theatre commands necessitates the alignment of promotion policies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force to ensure merit-based appointments for apex-level roles. About Revamp of Army Promotion Policy: Old Promotion Policy: Procedure: Promotions were primarily based on seniority, date of birth, and vacancy availability. Applicability: Applied to …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to transform India’s Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force. About Year of Reforms: What it is: A year-long initiative by the MoD to implement transformative reforms in India’s defence sector. Aim: Modernizing Armed Forces for multi-domain operations, …
Source: BS Context: Exercise Surya Kiran is an annual joint military exercise between India and Nepal, aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation and interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces. About Exercise Surya Kiran: Nations involved: India and Nepal. Location: Conducted at the Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, in the Shivalik ranges of Western Nepal. Current …
Source: TH Context: The Indian Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth ₹2,867 crore for integrating an indigenously developed Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) module and electronic heavyweight torpedoes on Scorpene-class submarines. About Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP): Definition: AIP is a technology that allows conventional diesel-electric submarines to operate without surfacing or using a snorkel …
Source: DD News Context: The 18th editions of Surya Kiran and SLINEX 24, joint military exercises between India and its neighbours, are set to take place. About Military Exercises in News: Surya Kiran 2024: Exercise name: Surya Kiran 2024 Held at: Saljhandi, Nepal Nations involved: India and Nepal Focus: Jungle warfare, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian operations …
Source: ET Context: The Kaveri engine, an indigenous gas turbine engine developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO, has been cleared for inflight testing. About Kaveri Engine: Developed by: Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), under DRDO. History: Initiated in 1986 for powering the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. Experienced setbacks and was …
Source: TOI Context: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. About Desert Knight Exercise: What It Is: A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the …
Source: IT Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission INS Tushil, a stealth missile frigate under Project 1135.6, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. About INS Tushil: INS Tushil is part of the upgraded Krivak III class of Project 1135.6 frigates. It is the seventh ship in this series. Built at: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. …
Source: TH Context: The United States has approved a $1.17-billion deal for support equipment and services for India’s MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters under its Foreign Military Sales programme. About MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters: Maritime Role: A variant of the Black Hawk helicopter tailored for naval operations. Procurement: India contracted 24 MH-60R helicopters from the US …
Source: BS Context: India is set to finalize the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets, manufactured by France’s Dassault Aviation, for deployment on aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and potentially INS Vikramaditya. About Rafale-M: Manufactured By: Designed and built by Dassault Aviation, a French aerospace company. Features: Multi-role, single-seat 4+ generation fighter aircraft with advanced …
Source: TH Context: The 11th edition of the Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-24) is being held in Kochi, Kerala. About SAREX-24: Location: Kochi, Kerala. Theme: “Enhancing Search and Rescue Capabilities through Regional Collaboration.” Activities: Sea exercise involving contingencies with participation from Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Cochin Port Authority, and …
Source: FE Context: The Indian Army has inducted the Sabal-20 logistics drone, developed by IIT-Kanpur-incubated EndureAir Systems, to enhance its operational capabilities in rugged terrains, especially in the eastern sector. About Sabal-20 Drone: Design: Electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with variable pitch technology and large rotors, inspired by Chinook helicopters. Payload: Capable of carrying up …
Source: NYT Context: Ukraine’s military used American-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) to strike a Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk, marking a significant development in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. About ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems): Manufacturer: Produced by Lockheed Martin, developed in the 1980s. Type: Short-range ballistic missile. Range: Up to 190 miles (300 km), depending …
Source: TH Context: India successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant milestone in defence technology and joining a select group of nations capable of developing advanced hypersonic weapons. About India’s First Hypersonic Missile: Features Mach 6 Speed: Travels six times the speed of sound, reducing enemy reaction time. Long Range: Covers over …
Source: DD News Context: The Indian Armed Forces are conducting Exercise Poorvi Prahar, a tri-services joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10th to 18th, 2024. About Exercise Poorvi Prahar: Objective: To enhance combat effectiveness and synergy across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for integrated joint operations. Location: Forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh, …
Source: The Week Context: The e-Tarang System, an AI-enabled software developed collaboratively by the Integrated Defence Staff and BISAG-N, was launched during the annual meeting of the Joint Electromagnetic Board (JEMB). About e-Tarang System: Developer: Integrated Defence Staff and BISAG-N. Launch Event: Unveiled during the Joint Electromagnetic Board (JEMB) meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief of …
Source: PIB Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a state-of-the-art indigenous missile with a range of 1,000 km. About LRLACM: Range and Performance: Range: 1,000 km with precision strike capability. Equipped with advanced avionics and software for reliability and …
