Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Board discusses plan for second Vikrant-like carrier” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2023 What is the News? The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) recently discussed the Navy’s proposal for a second Vikrant-like aircraft carrier, but the proposal has not yet received clearance. The final approval… Continue reading Defence Board discusses plan for second Vikrant-like carrier
Category: Defence Exercises
Indian naval ship Sahyadri participates in the maiden India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Maritime Exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian naval ship Sahyadri participates in the maiden India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Maritime Exercise” published in PIB on 23rd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this Trilateral exercise?3 What is INS Sahyadri?4 What are the other exercises between India and Indonesia?5 What are… Continue reading Indian naval ship Sahyadri participates in the maiden India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Maritime Exercise
ICG Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise with Thai officials at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok
Source: The post is based on the article “ICG Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise with Thai officials at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok” published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, has embarked on an… Continue reading ICG Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise with Thai officials at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok
Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is on track to complete the induction of 114 Dhanush artillery guns by 2026, with one regiment already operational. The Pralay missile… Continue reading Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026
600 self-neutralizing ‘Vibhav’ anti-tank mines with safety mechanism inducted into Army
Source: The post is based on the article “600 self-neutralizing ‘Vibhav’ anti-tank mines with safety mechanism inducted into Army” published in TOI on 19th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Army has inducted six hundred indigenously manufactured self-neutralizing anti-tank mines known as “Vibhav”. What is Vibhav? Vibhav is an indigenously manufactured self-neutralizing anti-tank mine.… Continue reading 600 self-neutralizing ‘Vibhav’ anti-tank mines with safety mechanism inducted into Army
Coastal security drill ‘Operation Sajag’ conducted by Indian Coast Guard along the west coast
Source: The post is based on the article “Coastal security drill ‘Operation Sajag’ conducted by Indian Coast Guard along the west coast” published in PIB on 18th September 2023 What is the News? The Indian Coast Guard conducted a drill called “Operation Sajag” along the west coast. What is Operation Sajag? Operation Sajag is a… Continue reading Coastal security drill ‘Operation Sajag’ conducted by Indian Coast Guard along the west coast
2nd Edition of Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar (Swavlamban-2023)
Source: The post is based on the article “2nd Edition of Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar (Swavlamban-2023)” published in PIB on 18th September 2023 What is the News? The 2nd Edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation (NIIO) Seminar – ‘Swavlamban 2023’ is scheduled to be conducted. What is Swavlamban 2023?… Continue reading 2nd Edition of Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar (Swavlamban-2023)
IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) has received the first C-295 MW transport aircraft from Airbus. What is a C-295 MW aircraft? C-295 is a new-generation tactical… Continue reading IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
Maritime information sharing workshop 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Maritime information sharing workshop 2023” published in PIB on 12th September 2023 What is the News? India will be hosting the three-day Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23). What is Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23)? Hosted by: Gurugram-based Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre –… Continue reading Maritime information sharing workshop 2023
Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul, Türkiye
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul, Türkiye” published in PIB on 11th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Coast Guard participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) at Istanbul, Türkiye. What… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul, Türkiye
