Defence Current Affairs
Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these trials took place using the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft. This advancement marks step ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently introduced the BM-04, a next-generation short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), at a defence exhibition in Hyderabad. This missile is designed to enhance India’s conventional strike capabilities, particularly against Pakistan. About BM-04 The BM-04 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Naval Base INS Varsha
India is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the commissioning of INS Varsha, a strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Sunayna
On April 5, 2025, the Indian Navy launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. This event took place in Karwar, Karnataka, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s Defence Export Protocol
India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), known as Dhruv, has faced operational challenges recently. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the ALH has been grounded due to safety concerns following fatal crashes. This situation has raised alarms about the helicopter’s reliability ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
GP-DRASTI Initiative
Recently, the Gujarat Police announced the launch of the GP-DRASTI initiative. This project aims to enhance policing through drone technology. The initiative seeks to reduce response times to incidents and improve overall public safety. With recent incidents of gang violence, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
9K33 Osa-AK Missile System
The Indian Army’s Air Defence Corps showcased its operational readiness during a live missile-firing exercise at Gopalpur Seawards Firing Ranges on 30 March 2025. The exercise involved the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system, which achieved direct hits on all targets. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s Defence Exports 2025
In the Financial Year 2024-25, India achieved milestone in defence exports, reaching ₹23,622 crore. This represents a growth of 12.04% from the previous year. The surge is attributed to increased sales of artillery shells, guns, and small arms. The growth ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-U.S. HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph
The fourth iteration of the India-U.S. tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, known as Tiger Triumph, is set to take place from 1 to 13 April 2025. This exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs