Defence Current Affairs
Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)
The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) commenced and was organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, it lasts for 12 days. The primary goal is to enhance India’s cyber defense capabilities, which aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Nepal-India Border Security Meeting Commences
A high-level meeting on border security has started in Kathmandu focused on managing cross-border crime and preventing the illegal entry of third-country nationals. Objectives of the Meeting The meeting aims to improve crime control at the Nepal-India border, which seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India and Japan Defence Technology Agreement
India and Japan have recently signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI), which focuses on the co-development of the UNICORN mast. The UNICORN is a conical structure that enhances stealth on naval warships, which falls under the India-Japan Defence Technology Cooperation ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Pinaka Rocket System Flight Tests Successful
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful flight tests of the guided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL), which took place on November 14, 2024. The completion marks an important step towards the system’s induction into the Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
35th Triservices Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) 2024
The 35th Triservices Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) took place on 13 November 2024. It was chaired by Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. Commanders from all three services attended the event. The focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Keris Woomera 2024: Indonesia-Australia Joint Military Drills
The Indonesian and Australian militaries commenced joint combat exercises on November 13, 2024. Approximately 2,000 troops are participating in various operations off Java. The drills include air, maritime, amphibious, and land exercises. The live-fire segment occurs near Banongan beach in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
First All-Women Battalion in CISF Approved
The Government of India has taken a historic step. It has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of enhancing women’s participation in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Taiwan’s HAWK Missiles and Ukraine’s Defence Needs
Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo recently addressed the future of Taiwan’s decommissioned HAWK anti-aircraft missiles. His comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding military support for Ukraine. The United States plays important role in deciding the fate of these missiles. Taiwan ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs