News: The ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight-tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) It is a multi-layered air defence system, which includes three components – Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM)… Continue reading Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
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Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
News: India has successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. About Agni-5 Ballistic Missile It is a land based nuclear-capable long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 5000 km. It is the most advanced missile in the Agni series, which forms the backbone of India’s… Continue reading Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on August 15, 2025, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra It is India’s ambitious plan to build a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield. The project aims to provide a complete nationwide security cover by… Continue reading Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
News: In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the awarding of seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. These awards recognised the leadership of Operation Sindoor. About Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) It is India’s highest wartime distinguished service award, instituted on 26 June 1980, to honor exceptional service in… Continue reading Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
INS Himgiri
News: Recently, the Indian Navy formally took delivery of the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri. About INS Himgiri It is the first Project 17A ship to be built by GRSE. It is third vessel in the Nilgiri-class series under Project 17A. These warships are designed to be versatile, multi-mission platforms capable of addressing current and future maritime… Continue reading INS Himgiri
Tayfun Block-4 Missile
News: Turkey has unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4 in Istanbul. About Tayfun Block-4 Missile It is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile, which is Turkey’s indigenously produced longest-range ballistic missile. The term “hypersonic” is often used to refer to hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles. They are highly advanced… Continue reading Tayfun Block-4 Missile
Akash Prime
News: India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime. About Akash Prime It is the latest edition of the surface-to-air missile defence system. Developed by: It is developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics… Continue reading Akash Prime
ASTRA Missile
News: DRDO and the IAF successfully conducted flight tests of the Astra missile off the coast of Odisha. About ASTRA – Indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile Astra is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) comprising the missile and its launcher. It has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading ASTRA Missile
INS Nistar
News: The Indian Navy is set to commission its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on July 18. About INS Nistar It is India’s first indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Built by: The ship has been indigenously designed and constructed by state-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited. It… Continue reading INS Nistar
INS Udaygiri
News: The Indian Navy has formally received INS Udaygiri from the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). About INS Udaygiri It is a state-of-the-art stealth frigates equipped to handle both traditional and modern threats in a blue-water operational environment. Built by: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Designed by: Warship Design Bureau of Indian Navy It is… Continue reading INS Udaygiri
