Context: Defence Minister inaugurates Integrated Simulator Complex-Dhruv at Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala. About Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC): An Integrated Simulator Complex is designed to provide a comprehensive and realistic simulation experience for training, research, or testing purposes. ISC ‘Dhruv’ ISC ‘Dhruv’ hosts modern state-of-the-art Read More
Context: Recently, India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA. About INDUS X: Co-organised by: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) Hosted by: US-India Business Council (USIBC). Read More
Context: The Indian Navy is celebrating International Day of Yoga on 21st June by creating the Ocean Ring of Yoga in the Indian Ocean. The UN proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) by passing a resolution in 2014 during the Read More
Context: Indian army contingent participates in multinational joint exercise “ex khaan quest 2023” in Mongolia. About Ex Khaan Quest 2023 Exercise: It is a Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. Co-sponsors: Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Read More
Context: India gifted the indigenously built in service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance its naval capabilities. About INS Kirpan: INS Kirpan is a Khukri class missile corvette displacing 1,350 tonnes and was commissioned into the Navy in 1991. A corvette is a small Read More
Context: Ministry of Defence has approved the acquisition of 31 armed MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the US. The clearance for procuring the drones was given by a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Image Source: The Hindu About Read More
Context: According to estimations by SIPRI, the size of China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 in January 2023, and it is expected to keep growing. Image Source: The Hindu Key findings in SIPRI Yearbook 2023: Nuclear Read More
Context: Indian Navy is conducting “Julley Ladakh” (Hello Ladakh), an outreach programme to Ladakh to increase awareness about the service and to engage with youth and civil society there. A 5000 km Motorcycle Expedition was flagged off by the Navy from the Read More
Context: Recently, two warships of different classes were launched into the water at Chennai shipyard which were built by the Kolkata based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). Ships Launched: Anjadip: The third Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC) Sanshodhak: The Read More
Context: The ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge launched in the forward areas of Garhwal Himalayan region in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, by a group of special forces veterans has entered the final phase of training. About Soul of Steel: Soul of Steel Himalayan challenge- a joint Read More