Source-This post on Acquisition of Igla-S VSHORAD is based on the article “Army set to receive next batch of shoulder-fired Igla-S air defence systems” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Army will receive more Russian Igla-S very short range air defense systems (VSHORAD). This will address a long-standing gap… Continue reading Igla-S VSHORAD
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Newly sanctioned roads under the Vibrant Village Programme
Source-This post on Newly sanctioned roads under the VVP is based on the article “Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized the construction of 113 roads as part of the Vibrant Village… Continue reading Newly sanctioned roads under the Vibrant Village Programme
FWD 200B
Source-This post on FWD 200B is based on the article “First indigenous bomber UAV unveiled in Bengaluru” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? FWD-200B is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV. The development of FWD-200B demonstrates India’s move towards self-reliance in defence technology. About FWD 200B Source: Zephyrnet Aspects Description About It is India’s first indigenous… Continue reading FWD 200B
MQ-9B Predator drones
Source-This post on MQ-9B Predator drones is based on the article “India to strategically place ‘hunter-killer’ Predator drones from US in UP, Tamil Nadu” published in “Moneycontrol” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Ministry recently approved the procurement of 30 MQ-9B Predator drones (SeaGuardian variant) from the US to enhance the… Continue reading MQ-9B Predator drones
Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
Source-This post on Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting is based on the article “India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence industry collaboration” published in “The Hindu” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in New Delhi. Both nations agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence… Continue reading Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
Source- This post on Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests missile-assisted torpedo release system” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st May 2024. Why in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently tested a Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system. This signifies… Continue reading Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
Crystal Maze 2
Source- This post on Crystal Maze 2 has been created based on the article “India successfully tests new 250 km strike range air-launched ballistic missile” published in “India Today” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully carried out a test firing of a new version of an… Continue reading Crystal Maze 2
Rampage Missile
Source-This post on Rampage Missile has been created based on the article “Israel used locally developed missile ‘Rampage’ in Iran attack” published in “The Times of India” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Israel has recently used the Rampage missile to attack an Iranian military base. Rampage missile is a powerful air-to-surface missile. About… Continue reading Rampage Missile
India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines
Source– This post on India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines is based on the article “India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. About… Continue reading India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic missiles to Philippines
Combined Maritime Forces
Source– This post on Combined Maritime Forces is based on the article “Indian Navy seizes 940kg drugs in Arabian Sea in 1st interdiction as CMF Member” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? INS Talwar of the Indian Navy seized 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea as part… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces
