Page-29 of Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy Women Officers Complete Historic Transoceanic Expedition

April 23, 2024

Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A., two women officers of the Indian Navy, created history by successfully completing a nearly two-month transoceanic expedition on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. They are the first women from ..

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VSHORAD: Indian Army Develops Indigenous Shoulder-Fired Missiles

April 22, 2024

The Indian Army is progressing two projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore to develop indigenous Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. These shoulder-fired missile systems are being developed to counter aerial threats along the borders with China and Pakistan. ..

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India to Deliver BrahMos Missiles to Philippines 

April 19, 2024

India will deliver the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines soon. The delivery is part of a USD 375 million deal signed between the two nations in 2022, marking India’s first major defence export. Strategic Significance ..

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IIT Kanpur & AFMS to Develop Tech for Monitoring Soldiers’ Health in Tough Terrains

April 19, 2024

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development of technologies to address health issues faced by soldiers in difficult terrains. The MoU ..

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What is Oron or MARS2?

April 18, 2024

An advanced stealth aircraft equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology played a crucial role in helping Israel detect and defend against a surprise missile attack launched by Iran. The aircraft, known as “The Oron” or “Multi-Mission Airborne Reconnaissance and Surveillance ..

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Indian Navy’s Submersible Platform ‘Space’ Inaugurated

April 18, 2024

The Indian Navy inaugurated a state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) in Kerala’s Idukki. This platform was set up by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory of DRDO to serve as a premier testing and evaluation hub ..

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Proposed Smart Multi-Layer Perimeter Security for 30 More IAF Bases

April 15, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing the security at 30 more of its air bases across the country with an advanced multi-layered, multi-sensor, hi-tech surveillance, and intrusion detection system. This move builds on the installation of the Integrated Perimeter ..

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DRDO and Indian Army Successfully Trial MPATGM weapon system

April 15, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully conducted trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan. The MPATGM Weapon System was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and ..

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HAL Secures Budget for 97 LCA Mark 1A Fighter Jets

April 13, 2024

The government has placed a record Rs 65,000 crore order for 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the largest ever order for indigenous military hardware. The advanced version of the Tejas aircraft, LCA Mark 1A ..

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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps conducts missile firing exercise in Sikkim

April 13, 2024

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army recently conducted a training exercise on Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) firing at a Super High-Altitude Area of 17,000 Feet in Sikkim. The exercise involved Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanized and Infantry Units of ..

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