Backed by BrahMos, the Navy’s Minicoy base to keep watch over the Arabian Sea Subject: Geography Section: Mapping INS Jatayu: The Indian Navy is significantly enhancing its capabilities with the establishment of INS Jatayu on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep. This new base will feature advanced radar systems, jetties, an airfield, and coastal batteries […]

Subject: Science and tech Context: BrahMos surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile was successfully flight tested for designated range  in Odisha Concept: BrahMos is a cruise missile, meaning it can be guided towards a pre-determined land- or sea-based target. With a capability to attain speeds 2.8 times that of sound (Mach 2.8), BrahMos is classified as supersonic […]