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Exercise LAMITIYE 2022

In News The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles. Exercise LAMITIYE Lamitiye, which in Creole means friendship, is a biennial training event being conducted in Seychelles since 2001. Seychelles is an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, comprising […]

Kinzhal Advanced Hypersonic Missile

In News Russia has used its newest hypersonic missile called ‘Kinzhal’ to destroy a weapons storage site in Ukraine’s western region. It is the first use of the nuclear-capable advanced weapons system in the Ukraine war. Kinzhal Missile Kinzhal means ‘dagger’. It is a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile that flies at 10 times the speed […]

3D Printing for Military Construction

In News India’s defence infrastructure development agency MES (military engineering services), has built two houses in South-Western Air Command, Gandhinagar and Jaisalmer, tapping 3D rapid construction technology from the private sector. Related information Chennai based startup Tvasta: These constructions are done in collaboration with the Chennai based startup Tvasta. Tvasta, a non-profit organization, was one […]

Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS)

In News  Recently, the United States approved a $200-million arms package for Ukraine, which would include US-made Stinger Missiles, which are a type of shoulder-fired Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS).  What are MANPADS? Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups to destroy aircraft or […]

Indigenous Production of Defence Products

In News Recently, 18 major platforms have been identified by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes. List of 18 Major Platforms Make-I Category: About:  Under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, ‘Make’ Category aims to achieve self-reliance by involving greater participation of Indian industry.   Projects involving design and development […]

Exercise SLINEX

In News  The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022.  The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted off Trincomalee in October 2020. About Exercise SLINEX The exercise is being conducted in two phases; The Harbour Phase […]

Defence Deliveries Amidst Russia-Ukraine War

In Context India faces uncertainty over timely deliveries of defence supplies in the near future due tensions escalating between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. About  Russia is the second largest arms exporter in the world, following only the United States.  In the five-year period between 2016 and 2020 America’s share in the […]

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

In Context  India and France are close to concluding a deal, likely in the next couple of months, for the joint development of a 125 KN engine for the indigenous fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) under development The collaboration is between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and French engine maker Safran. […]

P-8I Aircraft

In News  Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has delivered the 12th P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy.  The P-8I is an integral part of the Indian Navy’s fleet and has surpassed 35,000 flight hours since it was inducted in 2013.” About  The P-8I aircraft is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft that Boeing […]

Ex Cobra Warrior 22

In Context  Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22′ at Waddington, the UK from 06 to 27 March 2022.  About ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’   IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and other leading Air Forces. […]