News: The Indian Army will soon operate six AASHVAST labs to inspect drones and, eventually, CCTV cameras for firmware-level vulnerabilities. About AASHVAST Labs AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats. It is a firmware analysis and validation suite developed by QuickPay Pvt. Ltd. for the Directorate General… Continue reading AASHVAST Labs
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New Extradition Portal and PRAHAAR initiative
News: The Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR and a new extradition portal to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts and bring fugitives back to India. About New Extradition Portal New Extradition Portal is intended to bring together and streamline efforts to secure the return of fugitives from abroad. Launched by: The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the new… Continue reading New Extradition Portal and PRAHAAR initiative
Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
News: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW for the Indian Air Force. About Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb. It is designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range. Developed by: The system was indigenously designed and… Continue reading Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
News: HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is organising ‘Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE)’ programme from 14 to 18 September 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. About Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is a unique platform for civil-military engagement on national security. Organised by: It has… Continue reading Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
News: INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, to take part in the fourth edition of the bilateral naval exercise Samudra Laksamana alongside the Royal Malaysian Navy. About Exercise Samudra Laksamana Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral Naval exercise between India and Malaysia, contributing to maritime cooperation and interoperability. 2026 Host: It commenced on September 9,… Continue reading Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Achilles Shield
News: Israel and Greece signed a nearly €3.1 billion defence deal to build a multilayered air-defence network called Achilles Shield. About Achilles Shield Achilles Shield is a unified, multilayered air-defence and ballistic-missile defence network. Developed by: It is being developed by Israel and is being established for Greece. Objective: The main objective is to create a… Continue reading Achilles Shield
Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
News: The Ministry of Defence has undertaken a revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL). About Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL) The revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been released by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of… Continue reading Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
News: The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund programme. About SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument is a joint borrowing scheme by the European Union (EU). Backed by: It is backed by the European… Continue reading SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100. About NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 NJ-05 is an indigenous micro gas turbine engine with a 5 kg thrust capacity. NJ-50 is an indigenous micro and small gas turbine with a thrust… Continue reading NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
ICGS Ajit
News: Recently, the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) formally handed over ICGS Ajit (Yard 1277) to the Indian Coast Guard. About ICGS Ajit ICGS Ajit (Yard 1277) is a state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV). Developed by: It has been developed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). Induction year: It has been inducted in 2026 to Indian Coast… Continue reading ICGS Ajit
