About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is a collective of seven of the world’s most industrialized and developed economies. Their political leaders come together annually to discuss important global economic, political, social and security issues. The G7 member countries …
About INS Vikrant INS Vikrant/Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is the first indigenously built aircraft carrier, constructed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, a public sector shipyard under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. With a displacement of 43,000 tonnes when fully …
About NCC The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Wing, providing opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of …
What’s in the news? The third edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil-22 commenced recently. The exercise will be undertaken along the entire seven thousand 516 kilometer coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. It will involve all …
India’s defence sector status India was the world’s largest importer of arms in the period from 2017 to 2021, along with Saudi Arabia. It accounts for 11 per cent of the total imports across the world, according to the Stockholm …
What is it? The C-295MW is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity. It is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127 engines. It has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops and cargo. All aircraft …
Why in News: India successfully test-fired indigenously-developed new generation medium-range ballistic missile Agni Prime About Agni-Prime Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised solid fuelled missile with range capability between …
Why in News: The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will be able to integrate BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the future.. About LCA- Tejas Tejas is India’s first light fighter aircraft designed and manufactured in the country. It’s a …
What’s in News: The indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)- Rustom-2 developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is expected to complete all user trials by August 2023 A programme for a more capable …
What’s in News: Defence industry organisations from India and the U.K. have decided to create a new Defence Industry Joint Working Group (JWG) for more effective cooperation, according to the U.K. High Commission. About The JWG is part of an …