What’s in News: “India has undertaken a transformative journey from being the largest defence importer to an exporter:; Defence Minister at the curtain raiser event of the 12th edition of DefExpo in Gandhinagar. About the DefExpo The biennial exhibition has …
What’s in News: The country’s first ballistic missile nuclear submarine (SSMN) INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) validating India’s second strike nuclear capability. In nuclear strategy, a retaliatory strike or second-strike capability …
What’s in News: The Government has approved the creation of a Weapon System branch for officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which will bring all weapon systems operators of the force under one roof. This is the first time …
Why in News: The Government appointed former Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). About the role of CDS The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) acts as a single-point military adviser to …
What’s in News: India and Egypt agreed to further develop military cooperation and focus on joint training, defence co production and maintenance of equipment. The year 2022 is of particular significance since it marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations …
Why in News: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is to complete the installation of the Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM) system, and the MF-STAR (multi-functional digital active electronically scanned array) radar into the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. About …
Context A leading defence PSU is opening its first office in a foreign country. Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced that it is opening an office in Malaysia. In Malaysia, HAL can sell its repair and maintenance services to …
What’s in the news? The Indian Air Force contingent participating in Exercise Pitch Black 22 in Australia has returned after successful participation in the multinational exercise. Exercise Pitch Black 22 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. Spanning over …
Why in News: ‘Taragiri’, the third stealth frigate of project 17A was launched by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) in Mumbai. The first ship of the Project 17A, is ‘Nilgiri’ The second ship of P17A class is ‘Udaygiri’ About The …