News: India participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome (11–12 September 2025), reaffirming commitment to maritime governance and announcing its bid to host CGGS 2027. About Coast Guard Global Summit 2025 The Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) is a multilateral forum for dialogue, confidence-building, and cooperation among coast guards worldwide. First… Continue reading Coast Guard Global Summit 2025
Category: Defence
INS Aravali
News: The Indian Navy will commission INS Aravali at Gurugram on 12 September 2025, enhancing India’s maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities. About INS Aravali It is named after the steadfast Aravali mountain range. It is designed to strengthen the Indian Navy’s command, control, and MDA framework. It is located at Gurugram, Haryana. The base will… Continue reading INS Aravali
Samudra Pradakshina
News: The Raksha Mantri virtually flagged off Samudra Pradakshina, a Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. About Samudra Pradakshina It is a nine-month voyage by 10 women officers aboard the indigenously built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni. The team will sail about 26,000 nautical miles on an easterly route, round… Continue reading Samudra Pradakshina
Operation Black Forest
News: Union Home Minister felicitates the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG and Cobra jawans who successfully carried out ‘Operation Black Forest’ on Karreguttalu hill. About Operation Black Forest It is a military operation conducted by Indian security forces against Naxalite insurgents in areas located between the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The operation began on 21… Continue reading Operation Black Forest
X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
News: During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is believed to have successfully deployed the AI-enabled X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system, developed by Israel’s Rafael. About X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System It is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare solution to provide fighter aircraft with protection against advanced radar-guided missile threats. Decoys They are… Continue reading X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
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)
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
