Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024

India, Japan Military Conduct Annual Combat Drill The 5th edition Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Forces joint exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2024’ commenced on February 25th at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, India and will continue till March ..

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Who is the New Vice Chief of Indian Army?

On 19th February 2024, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff after Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar. Lt Gen Dwivedi was accorded the Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns. He ..

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Indian Navy to Host MILAN-2024 Multilateral Naval Exercise

On 18th February 2024, the Indian Navy announced that it is all set to conduct the 12th edition of the multilateral naval exercise MILAN from 19th to 27th February, 2024 at Visakhapatnam. Over 50 countries have been invited to participate ..

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US Approves $4 Billion Military Drone Sale to India

The US government has approved a major military sale to India valued at nearly $4 billion. The sale would include 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and related sophisticated equipment. Details of Drone Capabilities The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is a weapons-ready drone designed ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

First Survey Vessel Large INS Sandhayak Commissioned

The Indian Navy commissioned its latest survey vessel, INS Sandhayak, at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on February 3, 2024 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. INS Sandhayak is the first in a series of four Survey Vessel (Large) ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Air Force Vayu Shakti-24 in Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct a major exercise called Vayu Shakti-24 in Rajasthan on 17 February. The exercise will showcase the offensive and defensive capabilities of the IAF during day and night operations. Aircrafts Participating Over 120 aircraft ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India and Oman Sign Defence Collaboration Agreement

India and Oman have signed a defence agreement during a meeting of the India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) in Muscat recently. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration in new areas of defence engagement including procurement of military equipment. ..

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Indian Navy Declares 2024 “Year of Naval Civilians”

Indian Navy has declared 2024 as ‘Year of Naval Civilians’ to improve administration, efficiency and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time bound manner. Major focus areas towards maximising administrative efficiency, digital ..

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