Synopsis: India and South Korea participated in the sixth edition of the Desert Flag exercise. It is an indication of Increasing Asian security interest in West Asia. Background The Indian Air Force for the first time is about to participate in the sixth edition of Desert Flag. It is a multi-nation exercise hosted by the… Continue reading Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
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“AsterX” – France’s First Military Exercise in Space
What is the news? French Space Command(CDE) launched its first military space exercise called AsterX. About Exercise AsterX: The exercise has been named AsterX in reference to the first French satellite, which was put into orbit in 1965. Purpose: During the exercise, the French Military aims to monitor a potentially dangerous space object. It will… Continue reading “AsterX” – France’s First Military Exercise in Space
Indo-Uzbek Joint “Exercise Dustlik-ll”
What is the News? Exercise Dustlik-II between India and Uzbekistan will be held in Uttarakhand from March 10 to 19. About Exercise Dustlik-II: Exercise Dustlik is a military exercise between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army. First Edition: The first edition of the Exercise Dustlik was held in 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Aim: The aim… Continue reading Indo-Uzbek Joint “Exercise Dustlik-ll”
IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is all set to take part in the multinational Exercise Desert Flag in the UAE. Exercise Desert Flag: Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise. United Arab Emirates Air Force hosts this exercise. Aim: It provides operational exposure to the participating forces. Further,… Continue reading IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
What is the News? The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) meeting was held in New Delhi. About India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG): What is it? India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) is an Army to Army engagement. This engagement takes place every year alternately in India and USA. Aim: It aims to discuss Army… Continue reading 24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
“Exercise AMPHEX- 21” – Tri-service joint amphibious exercise conducted.
What is the News? A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar group of islands. Facts: Exercise AMPHEX- 21: It is a tri-service joint amphibious exercise which involved the participation of Navy, Army and Air force. Aim: To validate India’s capabilities to safeguard the territorial integrity of… Continue reading “Exercise AMPHEX- 21” – Tri-service joint amphibious exercise conducted.
“Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
What is the News? The 16th edition of Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in Rajasthan between February 8 and 21,2021. Facts: Exercise Yudh Abhyas: It is one of the largest joint military training exercises between India and USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program.… Continue reading “Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
Indo-French Exercise Desert Knight-21
Why in News? Bilateral Air exercise “Desert Knight-21” between India and France will be conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Key Facts about Desert Knight-21 exercise: Exercise Desert Knight: Exercise will take place between Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force. The French and Indian air forces have been conducting Exercise Garuda for the last several years… Continue reading Indo-French Exercise Desert Knight-21
Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
News: The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ has started. Facts: Exercise Sea Vigil: The inaugural edition of the exercise was conducted in January 2019. The exercise is being undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. Coordinated by: It is coordinated by the Indian Navy and involves… Continue reading Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
Mission Sagar 2
News: Indian Naval Ship Airavat has arrived in Sudan with food aid as part of Mission Sagar-2. Facts: Mission Sagar: It was launched by the Indian government to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries to overcome natural calamities and the coronavirus pandemic. Mission Sagar-I: It was undertaken in May-June 2020, wherein India reached out to… Continue reading Mission Sagar 2
