Tag: Defence

In News Indian Navy is participating in SEA DRAGON 23 exercise in waters off Guam, USA which has been scheduled from 15-30 March 23. About It is a biennial coordinated multilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise for long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.  The exercise is hosted by the United States Navy, and it involves the participation of […]

In Context Recently,the Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise “Bold Kurukshetra”. About It was the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra and is a bilateral armour exercise which was  held at Jodhpur Military Station, India. It was first conducted in 2005. This year, it was hosted by the Indian […]

In News Recently, Researchers at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have found that grazing by livestock leads to lower carbon storage in soil compared to grazing by wild herbivores. About The study was conducted in the Spiti region of the Himalayas and compared   livestock such as sheep  and their […]

In News The Ministry of Defence emphasizes the need to maintain constant vigil on northern and western borders, coastline. About At the Naval Commanders Conference aboard INS Vikrant, Indian defence minister stressed the need to re-strategise due to the constantly evolving world order. The meeting emphasized that future conflicts will be unpredictable and that constant […]

In News Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved a new variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW Aircraft. About  Features: This variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 5,695 kg with 19 passengers. Developed by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL is building civil aircrafts to promote the […]

News Recently, the fourth edition of Exercise DUSTLIK between India and Uzbekistan commenced at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The Indian army contingent is represented by the GARHWAL RIFLES. Exercise DUSTLIK DUSTLIK is a biennial training exercise held between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. It aims at enhancing military capability to undertake multi-domain operations in a […]

In Context Recently, The 14th edition of India’s five day biennial air show ‘Aero India‘ took place at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023 About: Aero India is a premier global aviation trade fair, which provides an opportunity for the Indian aviation-defence industry, including the aerospace industry, to showcase its products, technologies […]

In News  The indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again in April with some changes suggested by the Army. Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile System (QRSAM) It is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile system designed […]

In News In a significant milestone, the Naval variant of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) undertook its maiden landing onboard the country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant.  It demonstrates India’s capability to design, develop, construct and operate IAC with indigenous fighter aircraft.” History of Aircraft Carriers in India: Right from its Independence, […]