News: Recently, the Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day to commemorate the Indian Navy’s attack on Karachi Harbor during Operation Trident in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. About Operation Trident Operation Trident was a naval operation launched by the Indian Navy during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The operation was launched on December 4, 1971, as… Continue reading Operation Trident
Category: Defence
High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
News- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. About the Test The test was conducted to validate canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. It marks a major achievement in India’s indigenous defence capability and places India among… Continue reading High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
Heron Mk II
News: India plans to procure additional satellite-linked Heron Mk II UAVs from Israel under emergency procurement to strengthen unmanned capabilities after Operation Sindoor. About Heron Mk II The Heron Mk II is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance roles. Manufactured by : It is manufactured by Israel… Continue reading Heron Mk II
INS Taragiri
News: INS Taragiri (Yard 12653) was delivered to the Indian Navy at MDL, Mumbai. About INS Taragiri INS Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates of the Indian Navy. New version: The new Taragiri is a reincarnation of erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate. Bulit by: It is the third P17A… Continue reading INS Taragiri
Swavlamban 2025
News: The fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar Swavlamban 2025 will commence in New Delhi. About Swavlamban 2025 Swavlamban 2025 is the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar designed to highlight advancements in naval self-reliance. Schedule: The seminar is scheduled to commence… Continue reading Swavlamban 2025
ASW-SWC Mahe
News: The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of ASW-SWC Mahe before its commissioning in Mumbai. About ASW-SWC Mahe INS Mahe is the first ship of the new Mahe-class ASW-SWC series, intended for the Indian Navy. The ship is named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western coast, tying the unit to Indian… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mahe
Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
News: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to combat narco-terrorism, highlighting growing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially with Venezuela. About Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence) Objective: To defend the U.S.A homeland, combat narco-terrorism, and secure the Western Hemisphere from drugs, particularly those coming from… Continue reading Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
Mudh-Nyoma Airbase
News– The Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh. About Mudh-Nyoma Airbase Location & Altitude: Situated in Nyoma, Leh district of Ladakh at an altitude of 13,700 feet (4,200 m), making it India’s highest fighter-capable airfield and the fifth highest in the world. Strategic Proximity: Located 23 km from the Line… Continue reading Mudh-Nyoma Airbase
“Operation Bullion Blaze”
News: In a major crackdown, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a gold smuggling and melting network in Mumbai under “Operation Bullion Blaze.” About “Operation Bullion Blaze” It is a major enforcement action conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai in November 2025. Aim: It targeted a well-organized gold smuggling and… Continue reading “Operation Bullion Blaze”
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
News: The Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” commenced at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. About Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 The 2025 edition is 11th edition of the Indo-Sri Lankan Joint Military Exercise. Location: Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. Objective: To jointly rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate,… Continue reading Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
