Source-This post on Patriot Air Defence System has been created based on the article “U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The United States and its allies will send Ukraine five more air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and components.… Continue reading Patriot Air Defence System
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Exercise MAITREE
Source-This post on Exercise MAITREE has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- THAILAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE MAITREE” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed to take part in India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. About Exercise MAITREE Aspects Description… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE
Exercise Nomadic Elephant
Source-This post on Exercise Nomadic Elephant has been created based on the article “INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? India and Mongolia will conduct the bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23” in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 31 July 2023. About Exercise… Continue reading Exercise Nomadic Elephant
DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine
Source- This post on ‘DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine’ has been created based on the article ‘ DRDO takes up study on development of indigenous conventional submarine‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024. Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on… Continue reading DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine
Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
Source– This post on ” Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles” has been created based on the article “ India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News India has expressed interest in co-producing the Stryker infantry vehicles and the Javelin anti-tank… Continue reading Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
Contract for Miniaturised Satellite
Source– This post on Contract for Miniaturised Satellite has been created based on the article “Defence Ministry signs 350th contract under iDEX for ‘miniaturised satellite’” published in “The Hindu” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? The Defence Ministry signed its 350th iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies. The contract is for designing and developing a miniaturised… Continue reading Contract for Miniaturised Satellite
India-Russia- Draft Logistics Agreement
Source– This post on Draft Logistics Agreement has been created based on the article “After years, Russia approves draft logistics agreement to be signed with India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 June 2024. Why in the news? The Russian government has approved a draft logistics agreement with India. It marks a significant step in… Continue reading India-Russia- Draft Logistics Agreement
INS Sunayna
Source– This post on INS Sunayna has been created based on the article “INS SUNAYNA AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS” published in “PIB” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, INS Sunayna entered Port Louis, Mauritius. About INS Sunayna Aspects Description About INS Sunayna is a Saryu class Offshore Patrol Vessel, commissioned at Kochi. It… Continue reading INS Sunayna
Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
Source– This post on Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations has been created based on the article “CDS releases blueprint for warfare in cyberspace” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CDS released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting. About the Joint… Continue reading Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads
Source-This post on SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads has been created based on the article “China has 500 nuclear warheads, says SIPRI” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, SIPRI released a report on nuclear warheads. Findings of SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads China’s Nuclear Arsenal: China has 500 nuclear… Continue reading SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads