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Zelenskyy Secures Military Pacts With Sweden, Norway
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine recently signed long-term security agreements with Sweden and Norway. These agreements show that Western countries are committed to helping Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. At the time of this event, Western partners were ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India’s RudraM-II Missile Test-Fires Successfully Off Odisha Coast
A big step forward in India’s defence was made when the RudraM-II missile was successfully tested from a Su-30 fighter jet off the coast of Odisha. This accomplishment shows how much better India is getting at making advanced weapon systems ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Sweden Donates Advanced Radar Planes to Ukraine
The Swedish government just recently said that it would be sending a lot more troops to help Ukraine fight Russia. As part of this help, Sweden is giving Ukraine two advanced radar surveillance and command aircraft. This shows how important ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India, France Set to Negotiate Rafale Marine Jet Deal
India has started talking to France about buying 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, which is expected to be a deal worth Rs 50,000 crore. The Indian government gave its approval for these advanced fighter jets from France to be sent ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Army Partners with IOCL for Green and Sustainable Transport Solutions
In recent months, the Indian Army has taken big steps toward using environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation in its activities. A relationship with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), which was made official by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Government Extends Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande’s Tenure
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has decided that Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande will stay in his job until June 30. The news came out on May 26, just one day before Gen. Pande was set to retire on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs
Army Conducts Survey On Agnipath Scheme, May Recommend Changes
The Indian government started the Agnipath plan in June 2022. It was a new way to hire people for the Armed Forces. People who are hired as Agniveers are in service for four years. Up to 25% of these people ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Armed Forces To Shift To Integrated Theatre Commands
Since 2019, the Indian government has taken big steps to reorganize its military to make operations run more smoothly by suggesting the creation of integrated theatre commands. The goal of this plan is to bring the Indian Army, Navy, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs