What is the News? The Indian Navy sent its deep submergence rescue vessel(DSRV) to support the Indonesian Navy in the search and rescue efforts. Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala went missing with 53 personnel aboard. Note: Indian Navy had received an alert through the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office(ISMERLO) regarding the missing Indonesian submarine.… Continue reading India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine
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DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology. It will safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. About Advanced Chaff Technology Chaff is a passive expendable electronic countermeasure technology. It is used worldwide to protect naval ships from enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers.… Continue reading DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
“Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
Contents1 What is the News?2 About ICGS Vajra:3 Key Features of ICGS Vajra:4 What are Offshore Patrol Vehicles(OPVs)?5 About Vikram Class offshore patrol vessel(OPV) What is the News? Indian Coast Guard ship ’Vajra’ commissioned formally into service. It is the 6th offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security. About ICGS Vajra: Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Ltd … Continue reading “Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
“SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer
What is the news? Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers Report”. It presents global trends in arms exports and imports. What are the key findings of the SIPRI report? SIPRI Report on India: Second Largest Arms Importer: India remains the second largest arms importer… Continue reading “SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer
“INS Karanj” – the Scorpene-class submarine inducted into service
What is the news? Indian Navy inducted INS Karanj into service. It is a 3rd Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine. About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I. It is the 3rd submarine of the first batch of 6 Scorpene-class submarines under the project, for the Indian Navy. Designed by: French naval defence and… Continue reading “INS Karanj” – the Scorpene-class submarine inducted into service
ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches the ”Sindhu Netra Satellite”. It was a part of ISRO’s PSLV-C51 mission. About Sindhu Netra Satellite: Developed by: Students of Bengaluru based PES University under a contract by Research Centre Imarat, which is a part of the DRDO. Purpose: The satellite is capable of automatically… Continue reading ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
What is the news? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted the successful launch of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). About VL-SRSAM: The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy. Purpose: The missile will be used to neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including… Continue reading DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the news? The government recently conducted successful user trials for Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems. The tests were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) platform in desert ranges. About Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems: These are third generation fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Defence Research and Development Organization… Continue reading DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
What is the news? Prime Minister has handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Indian Army. The ceremony was held in Chennai. Arjun Main Battle Tank: It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment(CVRDE)… Continue reading What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
