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3rd Edition of India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)
The INDUS-X Summit is a major event where leaders from India and the United States come together to talk about new ideas and technologies in the defense sector. The third edition of this summit is set to take place on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Commissions Second Nuclear Submarine, INS Arighaat
India recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) called INS Arighaat. This event took place in Visakhapatnam and was a significant step in strengthening India’s defense capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned that this move is crucial for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Mumbai to Make Maiden Visit to Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai is scheduled to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 26, 2024. This visit is important as it highlights the growing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and showcases India’s dedication to regional security ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
US Approves $52.8 Million Sonobuoy Sale to India
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has given the green light for a possible sale of anti-submarine warfare equipment to India, worth around USD 52.8 million. This move highlights the strong commitment between the US and India to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 Exercise
The 51st Fighter Wing (FW) at Osan Air Base in South Korea is conducting a major military training exercise by integrating its readiness drills with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and South Korea. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
China Equips Amphibious Assault Ship With Laser Weapon
China has recently added a laser weapon to one of its Type 071 amphibious assault ships. This move is part of a broader global trend where many countries, including the US, are integrating advanced laser weapons into their naval forces. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India, Sri Lanka Deploy K9s in Exercise Mitra Shakti
The 10th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti, a joint military training exercise between India and Sri Lanka, is happening from August 12 to 25, 2024, at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. This year, military dogs, also ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
U.S. Navy Deploys Long-Range Missiles to Counter China
The U.S. Navy has deployed the AIM-174B missile to boost its aerial capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counter China’s aerial advantage amid growing tensions. AIM-174B Overview The AIM-174B is a new missile based on the Raytheon SM-6, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully carried out the first flight test of a long-range glide bomb named Gaurav. This test, conducted using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet from the Indian Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
On August 10, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team came back to India after taking part in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia. This exercise happened from August 5 to 9, 2024, in Kuantan and involved working together with ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs