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 …
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Source: TP Subject: Security Context: The Indian Army officially selected the US-based firm Shield AI to supply its cutting-edge V-BAT autonomous drones. This emergency procurement deal marks a milestone as India integrates the Hivemind AI software, allowing for sovereign development of autonomous military capabilities. About V-BAT Autonomous Drones: What is it? The V-BAT is a …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: DRDO successfully flight-tested the Third-Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target. About Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM): What it is? MPATGM is a third-generation, fire-and-forget, shoulder-launched anti-tank guided missile system designed to destroy modern main battle tanks and armoured …
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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: 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: 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 is set to boost its counter-drone warfare capabilities as the Army and IAF prepare to procure 16 indigenous Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark-2) units. About Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark-2): What it is? An advanced indigenous counter-drone warfare platform designed to detect, track and neutralise …
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Source: TH Context: India will hold a mega tri-service drone drill ‘Cold Start’ in Madhya Pradesh in October 2025. It will be the largest joint exercise on drones and counter-drone systems since Operation Sindoor. About Exercise Cold Start: What it is? A tri-service military exercise focused on testing drones and counter-drone systems. Designed to simulate …
Context: An encounter broke out in the Guddar forest of Kulgam, J&K, under Operation Guddar, after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search operation. About Operation Guddar: What it is? A counter-terrorism operation launched by J&K Police, Army, and CRPF in Kulgam district. Named after the Guddar forest area where militants were suspected …
Source: DH Context: The Indian Army is raising the first five ‘Bhairav’ commando battalions to strengthen swift strike capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan. About Bhairav Commando Battalions: What it is? Newly raised light commando battalions (250 soldiers each) under the “Save and Raise” approach. Drawn from existing infantry battalions without fresh troop …
Source: NIE Context: The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Divya Drishti in East Sikkim to test artificial intelligence (AI)-based battlefield awareness, real-time surveillance, and next-generation warfare technologies under high-altitude operational conditions. About Exercise Divya Drishti: What is Exercise Divya Drishti? A high-altitude technology demonstration by the Indian Army, aimed at validating AI-integrated surveillance, real-time decision-making, …
Source: LM Context: India commemorates the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas (26 July) to honour the Indian Armed Forces’ heroic victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistani intruders. About Kargil Vijay Diwas: What is Kargil Vijay Diwas? Observed annually on 26 July, it marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay when India reclaimed …
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: Economic Times Context: The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, scheduled from March 10–23, 2025, in Kyrgyzstan. About KHANJAR-XII: What is KHANJAR-XII? KHANJAR-XII is a bilateral military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, focusing on counter-terrorism and special forces training. Started in 2011, the exercise …
Source: IT Context: Fort William, the historic British-era military fortification in Kolkata, has been renamed “Vijay Durg” as part of the Indian government’s efforts to shed colonial legacies and promote indigenous traditions. About Fort William: Located in: Fort William is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River, a major distributary …
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Context: General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched the Eklavya online learning platform for the Indian Army. This initiative aligns with the Army’s vision of a “Decade of Transformation” and the 2024 theme, “Year of Technology Absorption.” About Eklavya Platform: Developed by: Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), …
