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INDIA FRANCE
24, Mar 2020 | Defence Technology
Why in News? Recently, India and France conducted joint patrolling for the first time from the Reunion Island. The patrolling was conducted in the month…
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PRECISION APPROACH RADARS (PARS)
29, Aug 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News? A contract for installation and commissioning of nine Precision Approach Radars (PARs) was concluded today between Ministry of Defence and M/s Data…
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DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS (DEWs)
12, Aug 2019 | Science & Technology
Context- Directed energy weapons or DEWs are among the next bunch of military technologies that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on.…
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DRDO SUCCESSFULLY FLIGHT-TESTS QRSAM
04, Aug 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News? Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully flight-tested its state-of-the-art Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM) against live aerial targets from Integrated Test…
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INTEGRATED BATTLE GROUPS (IBG)
29, Jul 2019 | Defence
Context- The new concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation,…
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DORNIER SQUADRON INAS 313 AT CHENNAI
24, Jul 2019 | Defence
Why in News? The fifth Dornier squadron Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313, was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Admiral Karambir Singh. Dornier Squadron…
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REGIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON COMBATING PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN ASIA (ReCAAP)
21, Jun 2019 | Defence Cooperation
Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will be co-hosting an international workshop that aims to deepen knowledge on issues related with piracy and…
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PROJECT 75
21, Jun 2019 | Defence Infrastructure
Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire Six Diesel-Electric Submarines, which will also feature Advanced Air-Independent Propulsion systems to enable them to stay…
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INDIA TEST FIRES BRAHMOS SUPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILE FROM CHANDIPUR IN ODISHA
07, Jun 2019 | Defence
Why in News: Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. Anti-ship version of the missile…
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AN-32 WITH 13 ONBOARD MISSING OVER ARUNACHAL PRADESH
04, Jun 2019 | Defence
Why in News: Indian Air Force’s AN-32 transport aircraft goes missing after taking off from Jorhat in Assam. The airborne aircraft had total 13 people…
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POST BALAKOT, INDIAN AIR FORCE ZEROES IN ON KEY VULNERABILITY
29, May 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News: After Balakot air strike, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has identified a shortage of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to…
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IAF RECEIVES FIRST AH-64E APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER
12, May 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News: The first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter built for India was formally handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Boeing…
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GADCHIROLI NAXAL ATTACK: TROOP PULLOUT MAY HAVE LEFT A HOLE IN RED ZONE SECURITY GRID
05, May 2019 | Defence Infrastructure
Why in News: The unceasing requisitioning of paramilitary forces for the elections in West Bengal may have weakened the security grid around Maharashtra’s Maoist heartland,…
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ARMY TO BUILD TUNNELS TO STORE AMMUNITION
25, Apr 2019 | Defence
Why in News: Indian Army is planning to construct underground tunnels for storage of ammunition along the border with China and Pakistan Details: The Army…
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RAFALE: GOVT GAVE UNPRECEDENTED WAIVERS IN OFFSET AGREEMENTS
09, Apr 2019 | Defence
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) gave exceptional and unprecedented waivers to The twin-engine Rafale combat jet is designed from the beginning…
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F 16 Aircraft
02, Mar 2019 | Defence Technology
In News A day after India raked up contract details between the United States and Pakistan on the AMRAAM missile fired from an F-16 aircraft…
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Qrsam Missile
27, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
India on Tuesday successfully test fired the short-range Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) from a test range along the coast of Odisha. About: Developed by…
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BRAHMOS
22, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
A sleeker, more lethal version of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is under development and the prototype should be ready for testing in about three…
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Tejas – FOC
21, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
More than three-and-half decades after the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) or Tejas was conceived, the programme got a shot in the arm as it was…
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AERO India – 2019
21, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
Asia's biggest air show Aero India-2019 will open Yelahanka air force station in Bengaluru, showcasing aerospace majors and their technologies and products, which include helicopters,…
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The Last of the Elusive Pangolins
19, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
Obsession for its supposedly medicinal scales in China is believed to have made the ant-eating Chinese Pangolin, one of two species found in South Asia,…
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DRDO Looking for Partnership
19, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is looking for potential partners to co-develop an engine for its planned Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and…
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Navy to set up New Air base in Port Blair
08, Jan 2019 | Defence Technology
Context: The Navy to commission a new airbase 100 miles north of Port Blair in the strategically located Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Details: Upon commission,…
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Chinese Lunar Rover Named as ‘YUTU 2’
05, Jan 2019 | Defence Technology
Context: China has named the lunar rover, successfully deployed to carry out a string of experiments on the unexplored far side of the moon, as…
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Improved Light combat Aircraft gets green Light for Production
04, Jan 2019 | Defence Technology
Context: Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas progressed towards manufacture in an enhanced, battle standard format. Details: The LCA is being designed and developed by the…
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NSG Must Have its own AIR WING
13, Dec 2018 | Defence
Context: A Parliamentary panel has recommended that the Centre urgently take steps to ensure that the National Security Guard (NSG) — the country’s premier counter-terrorist…
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India Successfully Test-Fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-5
11, Dec 2018 | Defence
In News: The indigenously built Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-V has been test-fired successfully from Abdul Kalam island under Chandipur Interim Test Range. This is the fourth…
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Nuclear-Capable Agni-V Successfully Test-Fired Off Odisha
11, Dec 2018 | Defence
Context: India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile Agni-V. The missile was launched from a canister on a road mobile-launcher from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island…
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EX AVIAINDRA 2018
11, Dec 2018 | Defence
Why in News? The second edition of the service-specific exercise AVIAINDRA between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFAF), has been commenced…
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Mehar Baba Prize
05, Oct 2018 | Defence
The Indian Air Force has announced India’s first competition in the defence sector, the Mehar Baba Prize. The competition, in line with Make in India,…
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New Akash Missiles Get Green Light
16, Sep 2018 | Defence
Why in news? The Army, which is inducting the indigenously developed Akash short-range surface-toair missile (SRSAM) system, will get an upgraded variant. The Defence Acquisition…
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Surgical Strike Day- Parakram Parv
14, Sep 2018 | Defence
Why in news? Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar said that the celebration of September 29 as Surgical Strike Day in universities was…
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India’s DRDO test fires
13, Sep 2018 | Defence
Why in news? India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted the first successful test firing of a new indigenously designed and developed man…
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India’s First Missile tracking ship is readying for sea trials
12, Sep 2018 | Defence
Why in news? Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is gearing up to undertake sea trials of India’s first missile tracking ship by the first week of…
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Logistic deal with Russia
11, Sep 2018 | Defence
India and Russia are in the process of concluding a logistics agreement, with both sides targeting to conclude consultations before the annual summit. Logistics agreement…
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S-300 Missile
10, Sep 2018 | Defence
Russia will transfer two to four S-300 air defence missile systems to Syria. It is a long-range, multi-channel anti-ballistic missile defence system which provides war…
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ISRO incubation centre
10, Sep 2018 | Defence
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a space technology incubation centre in Tripura capital Agartala. The incubation centre will be located in the National…
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SMART Fencing of India Borders
09, Sep 2018 | Defence
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated the first phase of hi-tech ‘smart fencing’ of a 11 km stretch on the International Border (IB)…
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Russia, China Set To Launch Joint Military Exercises
19, Aug 2018 | Defence Exercise
Why in news? China will join Russia in a giant military exercise, sending a message of deterrence to the U.S. which has designated Beijing and Moscow…
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Anti-Runway and Anti-Tank Missiles Tested Successfully
18, Aug 2018 | Defence Technology
The defence ministry announced the success of two major new indigenous weapon systems developed by the Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO). Missiles that are tested: Smart anti-airfield weapon (SAAW) Helina (Helicopter launched…
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Exercise Peace Mission 2018
08, Aug 2018 | Defence Exercise
Exercise Peace Mission 2018, the joint military exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), ended in Russia The eight-member states undertaking joint training on combating terrorism.…
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Brahmos Missile
28, Jul 2018 | Defence Technology
Why in News? India achieved another milestone in its defence preparedness by successfully test firing BrahMos supersonic cruise missile amidst extreme weather conditions at sea…
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Border Connectivity
28, Jul 2018 | Defence Infrastructure
Why in News? Connectivity issues are troubling people living in areas bordering china in the Ladakh region, which was discussed during the BADP meeting chaired…
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LEG up for the Private sector Participation
27, Jul 2018 | Defence Cooperation
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the Implementation of strategic partnership guidelines. Objective: To Enhance defence industries (Domestic) and progressively build indigenous capability in private…
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Pitch Black
27, Jul 2018 | Defence Exercise
For the first time, the Indian Air Force will be participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 (PB-18), a three-week multinational drill scheduled from 24 July…
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BIMSTEC Military Exercise
05, May 2018 | Defence
India will host the first military exercise of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) group focussing on counter terrorism.…
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