Tu-160 Bomber

Russia has reportedly deployed the world’s largest bomber, the Tu-160, in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Tu-160, also known as the Blackjack in NATO countries, is a strategic bomber developed by Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1980s. Capabilities ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is commemorating its Karmyogis and their contribution to nation-building by organizing the “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan” as part of its 64th BRO Day Celebrations. The expedition comprises motorbikes and motor cars, which started from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan AVSM, VM

The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has a new Commander-in-Chief, Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, who has replaced Lt Gen Ajai Singh. With this appointment, Air Marshal Balakrishnan has become the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the ANC. Who is Air Marshal Saju ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)

Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi, with Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet embarked onboard, arrived at Singapore on May 1, 2023, to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023). This exercise is scheduled ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Key Decisions at Army Commanders Conference 2023

The Indian Army recently concluded its Army Commanders Conference (ACC), which was held from April 17-21. The conference was attended by the Army Commanders, Director-General of Military Operations, and various other senior officers. It was held in a hybrid mode ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Latest SIPRI Report

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is a world-renowned think tank that specializes in research and analysis of security issues. Established in 1966, SIPRI conducts independent research on issues related to peace, conflict, and security. The institute publishes various ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

44 Squadron of the Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has a rich history of valor and sacrifice in serving the nation, and 44 Squadron is an integral part of this legacy. Formation and Early Years 44 Squadron was raised on 6th April 1961, equipped ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Sea-based Endo-Atmospheric Interceptor Missile

India recently achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious ballistic missile defense (BMD) program by successfully conducting the maiden flight trial of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile. The test happened off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal, and ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Guided Bombs

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years now. Recently, the Ukrainian government has reported an increase in the number of guided bomb attacks carried out by the Russian forces. Type of Bombs The Russian forces ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise INIOCHOS-23

Exercise INIOCHOS-23 is a multi-national air exercise hosted by the Greece Air Force, in which the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating. It is one of the three exercises that the IAF will be taking part in simultaneously, along ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs