Page-2 of Defence Current Affairs

Exercise Cyclone 2025

February 11, 2025

India and Egypt commenced joint military exercise named “Cyclone 2025” on February 10, 2025. This exercise takes place at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and is set to last for 14 days. It involves the special forces of ..

Month: 

Category: 

Exercise Winged Raider

February 11, 2025

The Indian Army recently completed training exercise named Ex Winged Raider. This operation focused on special airborne operations and brought into light the importance of inter-service collaboration. Conducted in the Eastern Theatre, the exercise showcased the Indian Army’s and Indian ..

Month: 

Category: 

India-Russia Deal on Klub-S Missile System

February 10, 2025

India has recently finalised an agreement with Russia to acquire anti-ship cruise missiles. This move aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet. The specifics of the deal, such as the name, quantity, and cost of ..

Month: 

Category: 

Indian Army Enhances Firepower with New Contracts

February 7, 2025

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently signed contracts worth Rs 10,147 crore to boost the firepower of the Indian Army. These agreements involve the procurement of advanced munitions for the indigenously developed PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). The ..

Month: 

Category: 

Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles

February 7, 2025

Recently, the focus on India-U.S. defence collaboration intensified, particularly concerning the Stryker infantry combat vehicles. This comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump‘s encouragement for India to increase military procurement from the U.S. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming ..

Month: 

Category: 

ITBP Establishes New Company Operative Base in Chhattisgarh

February 7, 2025

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has opened a new Company Operative Base (COB) in Kutul, Chhattisgarh. This area is a stronghold for Naxalite activity. The establishment of the COB aims to enhance security and reduce Naxalite influence in the Abhujhmad ..

Month: 

Category: 

Russia’s Iskander-1000 Missile

February 7, 2025

The Iskander-1000 missile, developed by Russia, represents advancement in tactical ballistic missile technology. Following the dissolution of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Russia has accelerated its missile production capabilities. The Iskander-1000 is designed to extend strike capabilities into ..

Month: 

Category: 

Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg

February 6, 2025

Recently, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, was officially renamed Vijay Durg. This change reflects India’s ongoing efforts to shed colonial legacies and honour its indigenous military history. The decision to rename the fort was made in December ..

Month: 

Category: