Defence exports
HAL exports ALH Mk3 helicopters to Mauritius
India signed an agreement with Mauritius in January 2022 to export the ALH Mk3 helicopters to the country. In accordance with the agreement, HAL recently delivered an ALH Mk3 chopper. The helicopter is to be used by Mauritian Police Force. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Aero – India 2023
The Defence Ministry has been organizing the Aero – India Show since 1996. Other organizations such as DRDO, the Indian Air Force, Civil Aviation, and the Department of Space join the ministry to organize the show. The show is one ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Exim Bank Report: India Top Defence Exporter in Africa
The report titled ‘Reinvigorating India’s Economic Engagements with Southern Africa’ was released on November 1 by the India Exim Bank at the event “CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership” held in Johannesburg. What are the key findings ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
DefExpo 2022 – Update (October, 2022)
The 12th edition of the biennial DefExpo will be organized from October 18 to 22 in Gujarat. Key facts The theme for the DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’, which is in line with the Indian Government’s vision towards Atmanirbhar ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India-Armenia Defence Export Deal
India has inked an defence export deal with Armenia, which is facing threat from border tensions from Azerbaijan. Key facts Military equipment like missiles, rockets and ammunition will be exported by India to Armenia under the newly signed export contract. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India showcased Indigenous Fighter Aircraft at ‘ARMY- 2021’ in Moscow
India pitched its indigenously built fighter aircrafts at the International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2021’ in Moscow. Highlights DRDO from India’s pavilion will display advanced defence technologies and along with Indian Defence Industries like Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Israel: Google and AWS chosen for 1 billion Nimbus Project
The Government of Israel has chosen Google and Amazon Web Services to provide cloud services for its military and Public Sector Units. The project is to be implemented in four phases and has been named the “Nimbus” project. About Nimbus ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
SAAW: Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon of DRDO
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited recently test fired the SAAW (Smart Anti Airfield Weapon) from Hawk aircraft successfully. SAAW was developed by Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO). SAAW is the first smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk. About SAAW SAAW ..