Why in News: DRDO is developing exoskeleton for the Indian soldiers posted in high altitudes What is an exoskeleton? Exoskeletons can be worn over a regular uniform or combat gear so that a soldier’s strength is fully augmented. The gadget …
Why in News? In its report on trends in global military expenditure in 2020, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has found that the world’s top military spenders — the US, China and India — saw their military spending …
Why in News? The delivery for the S-400 long range air defence systems will start this year. Also, officials dismissed concerns over possible U.S. sanctions on the deal under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), stating this deal …
CONTEXT Cyberattacks point to the need to rethink what constitutes a force and what a justified response can be. BACKGROUND A report in The New York Times on the October 2020 breakdown of the Mumbai power distribution system points a …
What is the CPEC project? China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) refers to a clutch of major infrastructure works currently under way in Pakistan, intended to link Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang province to Gwadar deep sea port close to Pakistan’s border with …
What is in the news? The Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Kanaklata Barua was commissioned recently. This ship is a FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) which are upgraded versions of inshore patrol vessels. These vessels are used for patrolling, maritime surveillance, …
What are the foundational agreements? The U.S. has four “foundational” agreements that it signs with its countries with which it has close military ties. They are meant to build basic ground work and promote interoperability between militaries by creating common …
Why in News? A list of 108 military subsystems and components have been identified for development by the Indian industry and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will provide support for the process. This will allow DRDO to focus …
About the DNA Bill The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister for Science and Technology, Mr. Harsh Vardhan, on July 8, 2019. The Bill is for the regulation of use …
About Apache helicopters Apache is the most advanced multi-role heavy attack helicopter in the world. It is being made in the US by Boeing. Alongside the capability to shoot fire and forget anti-tank guided missiles, rockets and other ammunitions, it …