Yudh Abhyas 2021 Subject – Defence and Security Context – India, U.S. militaries match skills in Alaska Concept – The 17th edition of the India-U.S. bilateral exercise, YudhAbhyas 2021, got under way at the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, U.S. Exercise YudhAbhyas is the largest running joint military training and defence cooperation endeavour […]
Army Air Defence Procurement Subject – Defence and Security Context – Army Air Defence steps up procurement Concept – After several delays in its modernisation process, the Army Air Defence (AD) is looking at major progress in the next few months in terms of deals and trials. These include additional indigenous Akash surface-to-air […]
The National Security Guard (NSG) Subject – Defence and Security Context – NSG to offer anti-drone cover in J&K Concept – The National Security Guard (NSG), the counterterrorism commando force, has been deployed at the Indian Air Force (IAF) stations in Srinagar and Jammu to provide anti-drone security cover to these vital installations. The NSG chief said […]
Carl Vinson Subject – Defence and Security Context – Carl Vinson, a floating city on sea Concept – USS Carl Vinson is Nimitz-class super carrier, can take away one’s breath. Not only the size of the ship, but the flurry of activity, its fire power, its fighter jets on board and the enthusiasm […]
Seven new defence CPSEs created Subject – Defence and Security Context – Seven new defence CPSEs created Concept – Prime minister Narendra Modi announced creation of seven state-run defence companies that will enjoy full functional autonomy and have decisive R&D orientation. The assets of the over 200-year-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), including its […]
BSF powers and jurisdiction Subject – Defence and Security Context – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) Concept – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) up to 50 km inside the international borders […]