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Source: IT Subject: Defence Context: India’s newly raised Bhairav Battalions will make their first public appearance at the Army Day Parade in Jaipur. About Bhairav Battalion: What it is? The Bhairav Battalion is a new-generation high-speed offensive combat unit of the Indian Army, created for hybrid warfare, rapid raids, drone operations and tactical special missions. …
Source: TOI Subject: Defence Exercise Context: The Indian Army is set to become the first armed force in the world to operationally deploy ramjet-powered artillery shells for its 155 mm guns. About Army set to deploy ramjet-powered shells for 155 mm artillery guns: What it is? Ramjet-powered artillery shells are advanced 155 mm projectiles fitted …
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Source: TH Subject: Defence Exercise Context: The Indian Army has signed a ₹293-crore emergency procurement contract with NIBE Ltd., in collaboration with Elbit Systems, to induct the Suryastra rocket system, a long-range universal launcher with strike ranges up to 300 km. About Suryastra rocket system: What it is? Suryastra is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre …
Source: NIE Subject: Defence Context: Security forces detected suspicious drone activity near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, leading to the recovery of a 2-kg IED, ammunition, and narcotics. About Line of Control (LoC): What it is? The Line of Control (LoC) is the de facto military boundary dividing the former princely state …
Source: TOI Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast, marking a key milestone in user evaluation trials. About Pralay Missile: What it is? Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile designed for high-precision conventional strikes …
Source: ET Subject: Defence Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. About Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): What it is? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body for capital defence procurements …
Source: NIE Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at ITR Chandipur. About Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120): What it is? The Pinaka LRGR-120 is an indigenously developed, precision-guided rocket variant of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system, designed for long-range, high-accuracy strikes. …
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Source: FPJ Subject: Defence Context: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted RPREX-2025, a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise off the Mumbai coast, to test preparedness against major oil spill incidents. About Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2025): What it is? RPREX-2025 is a large-scale maritime pollution response exercise conducted to simulate and manage oil spill …
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Source: TN Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully completed User Evaluation Trials (UET) of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, meeting all PSQR requirements. About Akash-NG Missile System: What it is? Akash-NG (Next Generation Akash) is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: An Indian Army contingent has departed for the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II (2025) to be held in Abu Dhabi. About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II 2025: What it is? DESERT CYCLONE–II is the second edition of the bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, …
Source: TOI Subject: Defence Context: India has signed a pact with France’s Safran to jointly manufacture, customise, supply and maintain the HAMMER (AASM) precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India through a 50–50 JV with BEL. About HAMMER precision-guided weapon (AASM): What it is? HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range), also known as AASM, is a …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, its first indigenously designed Diving Support Craft, at Kochi. About Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20: What it is? A purpose-built Diving Support Craft designed for underwater operations such as diving missions, inspection, repair, and salvage in coastal waters. Developed by: Titagarh Rail Systems …
Source: DD News Subject: Defence Context: Defence Minister of India inaugurated 125 BRO infrastructure projects worth ₹5,000 crore, the largest single-day launch in the organisation’s history. About Border Roads Organisation (BRO): What is BRO? BRO is a premier road construction executive force under the Ministry of Defence responsible for developing and maintaining strategic infrastructure in …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: India and Malaysia have begun the 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. About Exercise Harimau Shakti: What It Is? Exercise Harimau Shakti is a bilateral military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army to strengthen coordination in counter-insurgency …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: Two major military exercises were in focus: Exercise Garuda 25 between India and France concluded in France, while Exercise Garuda Shakti 2025 between India and Indonesia commenced in Himachal Pradesh. About Military Exercises in News: About Exercise Garuda 25: Host: Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France Nations Involved: India (IAF) and …
Source: TH Subject: Defence Context: The Indian Navy has received ‘Taragiri’, the fourth Nilgiri-class advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A, delivered by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. About INS Taragiri: What it is? INS Taragiri is a Project 17A Nilgiri-class advanced stealth frigate, designed as a multi-mission combat platform with enhanced stealth, firepower, automation and survivability. …
Source: IT Subject: Defence Context: India is set to commission INS Aridaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. About INS Aridaman: What it is? INS Aridaman is India’s third indigenously built SSBN, part of the Arihant-class nuclear submarines under the Strategic Forces Command, designed to provide assured …
Source: DD News Subject: Defence Context: The Union Minister for Science & Technology launched India’s first indigenous production-version pilot trainer aircraft Hansa-3 NG at CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru. About Aircraft Hansa-3 NG: What it is? Hansa-3 NG is a two-seater, next-generation, all-composite trainer aircraft designed for Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training. It …
Source: TN Subject: Defence Exercise Context: PM of India and President of Russia are set to meet during the India–Russia Summit, where both defence ministers are expected to discuss India’s potential interest in Russia’s next-generation S-500 air defence system. About S-500 Air Defence System: What it is? The S-500 Prometey is Russia’s most advanced long-range …
Source: TH Subject: Defence Context: The LCA Tejas crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal. About LCA Tejas: What it is? LCA Tejas is India’s indigenous 4.5-generation, all-weather, multi-role light combat aircraft, forming a key element of the IAF’s fighter fleet …
