Source: PIB News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) along with Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’. Facts: Sahayak-NG: It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from IL 38SD aircraft (Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa. Developed by: It has been developed by two DRDO laboratories i.e. NSTL, Visakhapatnam… Continue reading Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
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Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
Source: The Hindu News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the export of the Akash Missile system. It also approved the high-level committee formed to expedite clearance of such exports. Facts: Akash Missile: It is an indigenously developed short range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. Developed by: The missile has been developed by… Continue reading Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
India successfully conducts tests of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
Source: The Indian Express News: India has successfully conducted the first launch of the Army version of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM).An unmanned air vehicle(UAV), ‘Banshee’, was first flown into the air which was hit by the MRSAM. Facts: MRSAM: It is an Air and Missile Defence system developed by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading India successfully conducts tests of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
Super Hornet fighter jets being tested for Navy use
Source : The Hindu News: Boeing has announced the successful demonstration of the compatibility of its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets with the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers as part of its pitch for the Navy’s fighter procurement. Facts: Super Hornet Fighter Jet: It is the world’s most lethal, advanced, combat-proven, multi-role frontline fighter-jet. Developed by: The jet has… Continue reading Super Hornet fighter jets being tested for Navy use
India looks at integrating more countries into coastal radar network
Source: The Hindu News: India is in talks with Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh to set up coastal radar stations as part of efforts to further expand the coastal radar chain network meant to enable real-time monitoring of the high seas for threats. Facts: Countries already integrated in the Coastal Radar Network: Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka have… Continue reading India looks at integrating more countries into coastal radar network
Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
Source: PIB News: Defence Minister has handed over three indigenously developed Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) systems to Army, Navy and Air Force. Facts: What are the three indigenously developed systems? Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS): It is a state-of-the-art and high performance intelligent software system that provides Global Maritime Situational Picture, marine planning tools… Continue reading Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
What is CAATSA? Why U.S. imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey?
Source: Click here News: The United States(US) has imposed Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile defence system. What is Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)? CAATSA is a US federal law enacted in 2017 that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia. Purpose: The… Continue reading What is CAATSA? Why U.S. imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey?
GRSE-built stealth frigate ‘INS Himgiri’ launched
Source: Click here News: INS Himgiri, the first of the three Project 17A ships was launched by the Indian Navy. Facts: INS Himgiri: It is an indigenous stealth frigate being built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited(GRSE), Kolkata under Project 17A for the Navy. Additional Facts: Project 17A or Nilgiri-class frigate: It is a follow-on of… Continue reading GRSE-built stealth frigate ‘INS Himgiri’ launched
Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
Source: Click Here News: Indian Air Force has successfully test-fired the Akash Missiles at Suryalanka test firing range in Andhra Pradesh. Facts: Akash Missile: It is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL). Used by: It is an indigenously made missile inducted into… Continue reading Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
