Tag: Defence

In News  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system . About QRSAM  It is a short-range Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system, primarily designed and developed by the DRDO to provide a protective shield to the moving armoured […]

In News Recently, Boeing-made Chinook helicopters have come under scanner over issues of engine fires.  About Boeing CH-47 Chinook A twin-engined, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. Developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol (later known as Boeing Rotorcraft Systems). Advantages of Chinook: High Capacity: The Chinooks can carry goods and cargo of […]

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India commissioned India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant in Kochi. Currently, India has two aircraft carriers (INS Vikramaditya (from Russia) & INS Vikrant (present one). About The Prime Minister also unveiled the new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’ during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier […]

In News  Recently, Russia has withdrawn from Project 75(I) stating the terms and conditions in the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the construction of six advanced submarines as unrealistic. About Project 75(I) Background: Indian Navy P-75 1 submarine project is listed in Phase I of the Indian Navy’s 30 Year indigenous submarine construction plan approved […]

In Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the new naval ensign (flag) for the Indian Navy in Kochi . The new naval ensign will replace the present ensign that carries the Saint George’s Cross with the Tricolour in the canton (top left corner of flag).  About Naval Ensign Origin: The Indian Navy draws its […]

In News Recently, INS Sumedha visited Port Klang, Malaysia during her return passage from Australia where she participated in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. It is a  part of the Indian Navy’s long-range operational deployment in the South East Asia region. Image Courtesy :PIB                                                                                                             INS Sumedha  INS Sumedha is  an indigenously built Naval Offshore […]

In News India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is all set to be part of the naval fleet. It will be part of the naval fleet as INS Vikrant, taking on the name, the crest and pennant number (R11) of India’s first aircraft carrier. About  Development The project got under way in 2007 and the keel […]

In News Recently, Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir, Haryana. About Vinbax 2022 Vietnam has deployed a contingent in UN peacekeeping operations for the first time in South Sudan while India has a long and rich tradition of contributing to UN peacekeeping operations. The final validation exercise nicknamed ‘Men in Blue’ was […]

In News Recently, the Defence Minister handed over several indigenously-developed equipment and systems to the Army which includes F-INSAS, the Nipun mines and the Landing Craft Assault (LCA). About   Future Infantry Soldier as a System(F-INSAS): It is a programme for infantry modernisation aimed at increasing the operational capability of the soldier.  As part of the […]