News: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully showcased space docking. About Space Docking Space docking is the process of joining two spacecraft in orbit. It involves bringing fast-moving spacecraft to the same orbital trajectory, moving them closer to one another either manually or autonomously, and finally locking them together mechanically. This… Continue reading Space Docking
Category: Defence
INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
News: Three frontline combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned into the Indian Navy for the first time. INS Surat INS Surat is a stealth-guided missile destroyer and the fourth and final vessel under Project 15B. It is also known as the Visakhapatnam class. It is India’s first warship to be… Continue reading INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
Bhargavastra micro-missile system
News: India has successfully conducted tests of its first indigenous micro-missile system named Bhargavastra. About Bhargavastra micro-missile system The Bhargavastra is India’s first domestically developed micro-missile system designed to combat swarm drone threats. Developed by: Economic Explosives Ltd Features: It is a counter-drone system capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at over 6 km range… Continue reading Bhargavastra micro-missile system
Nag Mark 2: India’s anti-tank missile
News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted trials of India’s indigenous Anti-Tank Missile- Nag Mark 2 at the Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan. About Nag Mark 2 It is an indigenously developed third-generation fire and forget anti-tank guided missile. It portrays India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology. It has been developed… Continue reading Nag Mark 2: India’s anti-tank missile
INS Vaghsheer
News: Mumbai based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has delivered the sixth and final Scorpene class submarine INS Vaghsheer to the Indian Navy. About INS Vaghsheer It was launched in April 2022 and has undergone extensive trials to test its combat efficiency. It portrays India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology. It is named after… Continue reading INS Vaghsheer
Sonobuoys
News: India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are expendable, electro-mechanical acoustic devices used to detect underwater sounds, such as those made by submarines or ships. Working Mechanism: Sonobuoys are dropped from aircraft or ships in canisters and activate… Continue reading Sonobuoys
Voronezh Radar System
News: India is set to finalise a $4 billion defense deal with Russia to acquire advanced Voronezh long-range radar system. About Voronezh Radar System 1. Description- The Voronezh long-range early warning radar system is part of the Voronezh series produced by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation. 2. Range and detection– It is capable of identifying and tracking… Continue reading Voronezh Radar System
INS Tushil
News: The Indian Navy is ready to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, in Kaliningrad, Russia, on 09 Dec 24. About INS Tushil It is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate of Project 1135.6. Features The ship incorporate “stealth technology” to reduce radar visibility and underwater noise signatures. The ship is equipped… Continue reading INS Tushil
K-4 Ballistic Missile
News: India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the newly commissioned, nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. About K-4 Ballistic Missile 1. It is a nuclear capable, solid-fuelled, submarine-launched ballistic missile. 2. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It has a range of 3,500 kilometers. 4. Significance– It… Continue reading K-4 Ballistic Missile
Sabal-20 Logistics Drone
News: The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drone, from EndureAir Systems, to bolster logistical capabilities in challenging terrains, particularly in the eastern sector. 1. Sabal-20 is an advanced electric unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology. 2. It can carry payloads of up to 20 kg, which is about half of its own weight.… Continue reading Sabal-20 Logistics Drone
