Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SANT Missile?2.1 Key Features of SANT Missile3 Significance of the launch of SANT Missile What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight have successfully tested helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran ranges. What is SANT Missile? Stand-off Anti-Tank(SANT) is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile
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Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
What is the News? The Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was successfully tested at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer district. What is Pinaka-ER? Pinaka-ER is the upgraded version of the Pinaka which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade. Designed by: The system is jointly designed by laboratories of… Continue reading Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
DELIVERY OF FOURTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VELA’ TO INDIAN NAVY
What is the News? The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its fourth Scorpene-class submarine named ‘Vela’. About INS Vela INS Vela is the fourth submarine under Project 75 for the Indian Navy. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine based on the Scorpène class. Read more: What are Scorpene Class Submarines? About Project 75… Continue reading DELIVERY OF FOURTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VELA’ TO INDIAN NAVY
China tested ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’, says report
What is the News? China’s military has carried out its first-ever test of a “nuclear capable hypersonic missile”. What is a Hypersonic Missile? Hypersonic speeds are those that exceed five times the speed of sound, that is, anything that can move at speeds of Mach 5 or above, which means at least 1.6 km per… Continue reading China tested ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’, says report
U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal
What is the news? Recently, the American Deputy Secretary of State described the S-400 missile deal between India and Russia as dangerous, expressed hope that the India and US could solve the issue amicably. About S-400 Triumf Missile It is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. The missile can destroy airborne targets within the range… Continue reading U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal
DRDO tests Akash Prime missile
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a new version of Akash missile named Akash Prime. What is Akash Prime? Akash Prime is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). It was developed to replace the Russian 2K12… Continue reading DRDO tests Akash Prime missile
Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
What is the news? For the first time, Indian scientists have developed a thermally stable and cost-effective electronic polymer-based sensor for rapidly detecting nitro-aromatic chemicals (NACs) used in high-energy explosives. About the findings Poly-nitroaromatic compounds in explosives generally require sophisticated instrumental techniques to detect them. But in the field, like military sites, extremists locations, they… Continue reading Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for the supply of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. What is Arjun Mk-1A? The development of Arjun Tank was started by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the late… Continue reading ₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
What is the News? Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a remote-controlled armed robot named “REX MKII”. About REX MKII REX MKII is a remote-controlled armed robot that can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.… Continue reading Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
