Lightweight anti-tank missile tested by DRDO Subject : Defence Context : A new generation of Akash surface-to-air missile and indigenously developed Anti-Tank Missiles were successfully flight-tested by the DRDO from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast. Concept : Akash missile: Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile system developed by the […]
Navy seeks bids to build submarines Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has issued Request of Proposal (RFP) for the first acquisition programme under the Strategic Partnership Model for construction of six AIP fitted Conventional Submarines named Project 75(India) for the Indian Navy. Concept : The RFP was issued […]
Indian Navy receives first two 24 MH-60R helicopters from US Subject: Defence Context: The United States Navy has handed over the first two Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters to the Indian Navy at Naval Air Station in North Island, San Diego on Friday. Concept: The Indian Navy is procuring 24 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters […]
147 more women Army officers get Permanent Commission Subject: Defence Context: The Army said on Wednesday that 147 additional women officers had been granted Permanent Commission (PC) taking the total number of women officers granted it to 424 out of the 615 officers considered since the landmark judgment by the Supreme Court last […]
Agni Prime Missile Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test-fired Agni Prime missile from a defence base off Odisha coast. Concept : About Agni Prime Missile It is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. It is a surface-to-surface ballistic […]
DRDO tests enhanced range Pinaka rocket Subject : Defence Context : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully test fired the enhanced range versions of the indigenously developed 122 mm calibre rocket as well as the extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) […]
FUTURISTIC INFANTRY COMBAT VEHICLES (FICVs) Subject : Defence Context : The Indian Army has issued a tender, or a Request For Information (RFI), for the procurement of 1,750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICVs) to replace the Russian-origin infantry vehicles in service. Concept : This is the Army’s third attempt for the procurement of […]
Indian Navy to get its first ever indigenous aircraft carrier IAC-1 Vikrant next year Subject : Defence Context : Onboard the deck of IAC-1, the defence minister said, “The IAC boasts of nearly 75 percent indigenous content. This includes the design, the steel used in the construction and key weapons and sensors.” Concept […]
Proposed Integrated Theatre Commands Subject : Defence Context : While deliberations continue for a consensus on the creation of the military’s integrated theatre commands, the four proposed commands are likely be raised by year-end, according to a government official. Concept : Integrated Theatre Command: An integrated theatre command envisages a unified command of […]
Keel of additional Krivak class second frigate laid Subject: Defence Context: The keel of the second frigate, of additional Krivak class stealth ships, being built with technology transfer from Russia by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was laid by Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm G Ashok Kumar on Friday. Concept: The […]