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Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

In News Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) About: It is an indigenously developed howitzer gun 155 mm x 52 calibre designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Howitzers is an umbrella term for a category of […]

Garuda Shield

In News The United States, Indonesia and other countries are conducting joint combat exercises on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. About Garuda Shield has been an annual military training since 2009. Participation of several other countries, including Australia and Japan, makes the 2022 edition the largest ever. The exercises encompass army, navy, air force and […]

Him Drone-a-thon’ programme

In News Collaboration The Indian Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India has launched the ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme. Aim: Program is aimed to catalyse and provide focused opportunities to the Indian drone ecosystem to develop path-breaking drone capabilities for meeting requirements of frontline troops. The ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme is a pan India sustained […]

AGM-88 HARM Missile

In News  The United States has supplied some “anti-radiation missiles” to Ukraine. What is the AGM-88 HARM missile? The acronym ‘HARM’ in the AGM-88 HARM air-to-surface missile stands for High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile.  It is a tactical weapon fired from fighter aircraft, and has the capability to detect and home into radiation emitted by hostile radar […]

Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)

In News  Recently, India began cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) . Background  At the India-US 2+2 in April 2022, India had announced that it would join the CMF as an Associate Partner and will strengthen cooperation in regional security in the Western Indian Ocean.  Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: It is a multinational […]

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)

In News Recently, Indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun. More about Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) About: It is a guided missile primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles.  Sizes: ATGMs range in size from shoulder-launched weapons, which can be transported by a […]

Hellfire R9X Missile

In News Recently, the US military used its ‘secret weapon’ — the Hellfire R9X missile – to kill Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul. About Hellfire R9X missile It is a variant of the original Hellfire missile family. Better known in military circles as the AGM-114 R9X Developed by: Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman […]

Exercise PITCH Black

In Context The Indian Air Force (IAF) will join 16 other nations, including Quad partner countries for Exercise Pitch Black, the biennial exercise hosted by the Australian Air Force. About The warfare exercise takes place once every two years and is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The aim of this exercise is […]

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Bill

In News Recently, the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Bill was passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha. Major Highlights The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, was introduced by the External Affairs Minister. Aim: It seeks to ban funding of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). […]

Al Najah-IV and Ex VINBAX 2022

In News Recently, the Indian Army conducted separate exercises with Oman and Vietnam. About Al Najah-IV and VINBAX 2022 The fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘Al Najah-IV’ is scheduled to take place at Mahajan field firing ranges (Rajasthan). The third edition of the Vietnam-India Army exercise ‘Ex VINBAX 2022’ is scheduled to start […]