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Indian Navy to Commission Advanced MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
The Indian Navy is in the process of commissioning its first squadron of newly-acquired MH-60R Seahawk multirole helicopters at the naval base in Kochi, Kerala. Hailed as a force multiplier, the induction of these advanced US-built naval choppers aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Signs Defence Deals with HAL, L&T and BrahMos
On February 2th, 2023 the Defence Ministry inked five capital acquisition agreements amounting to ₹39,125 crore with domestic manufacturers towards procurement of critical systems for the Army, Navy and Air Force. The contracts were exchanged at a ceremony attended by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Adani Group unveils Domestic Ammunition and Missile Production facility
Indian conglomerate Adani Group unveiled the country’s first domestic ammunition and missile production facility through a joint venture with Israel’s Elbit Systems targeting self-sufficiency needs of the armed forces. Defense Corridor Immunization Manufacturing Complex of Adani Defense and Aerospace, spread ..
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DRDO signs Technology transfer Agreements
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOT) to 22 industries in domains including electronics, laser technology, combat vehicles, naval systems and aeronautics. Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo The licences were ..
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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 ..
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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