Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore Capital Acquisition Proposals

In a significant development on November 30, 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore. This move aligns with ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

CSL, Kochi Launches First Three ASW Shallow Water Craft for Indian Navy

In a momentous occasion at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Indian Navy witnessed the launch of the first three ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project. Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, the initial trio of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy Receives Third ACTCM Barge

The Indian Navy celebrated a significant achievement on November 30, 2023, with the delivery of the Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127). The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Shankar Mukharjee, INAS, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy’s Operational Demonstration at Sindhudurg Fort

On December 4, 2023, the Indian Navy is set to showcase its operational prowess and capabilities through a spectacular ‘Operational Demonstration’ at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India. Hosted by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag’s Three-Day Visit to Oman

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, reached Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman, on November 29, 2023, marking a three-day visit as part of the Indian Coast Guard’s deployment to West Asia. The visit is aimed at ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal) Project 15B Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, along with Manipur Chief Minister Shri N Biren Singh, unveiled the crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third among the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers. This significant event, held in New Delhi, pays ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

NDA Expo Autumn Term 2023

The NDA Expo Autumn Term-2023 commenced with an inauguration by Mrs. Reyman Kochhar, President of the Family Welfare Organisation, National Defence Academy (NDA). This event serves as a culmination of diverse club activities at NDA, showcasing the talents and achievements ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Army to Acquire 200 Mounted Howitzers in Border Areas Modernization

In an effort to enhance its mobile firepower in high-altitude border areas like the Line of Actual Control with China, the Indian Army is set to issue a tender for the acquisition of 200 new mounted howitzers equipped with 105 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Historic Tejas Jet Flight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone recently as he completed a sortie in the supersonic multirole fighter jet Tejas. This makes him the first head of government to undertake such a feat, marking a significant moment for India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy and DRDO Achieve Milestone in Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile Trials

In a significant stride towards self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta), the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted Guided Flight Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile. The milestone achievement occurred from a ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs