News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 on the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. About Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 Released by: It is an annual assessment released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It provides an overview… Continue reading Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
Category: Defence
Project UDAYAK
News: Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026, at Doomdooma in Assam. About Project UDAYAK Project UDAYAK is a specialized territorial wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Northeast India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Launched in: The project was… Continue reading Project UDAYAK
Operation Chakravyuh
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. About Operation Chakravyuh Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized… Continue reading Operation Chakravyuh
Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
News: Short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 was successfully test-launched from Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026, under Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series. Origin:… Continue reading Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
News: DRDO successfully completed final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. About UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 ULPGM-V3 is the third variant of the indigenous drone-launched precision guided missile developed for modern drone warfare operations. Developed by: It has been developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad… Continue reading UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
Operation RAGEPILL
News: Under Operation RAGEPILL, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted an international Captagon trafficking syndicate, seizing around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets/powder and arresting an overstaying Syrian national linked to the network. About Operation RAGEPILL Conducted by: Operation RAGEPILL has been conducted by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It is the first-ever seizure of Captagon by… Continue reading Operation RAGEPILL
India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
News: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor. About India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor Introduction Conducted by: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully… Continue reading India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System
News: India successfully flight-tested an Advanced Agni missile with MIRV capability from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on 8 May 2026. About Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System About Advanced Agni Missile The Advanced Agni missile is a strategic missile system equipped with MIRV technology and capable of carrying multiple payloads toward different targets.… Continue reading Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
News: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) after General Anil Chauhan completes his tenure on 30 May. About Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) The CDS is the highest-ranking four-star military officer and permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Genesis: The idea… Continue reading Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
News: DRDO and the IAF successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off Odisha coast. About The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system that converts unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons. Developed by: TARA has been designed and developed by the Research… Continue reading Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
