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India’s Big Artillery Push: Army Plans More K9 Vajra Guns The Indian Army is planning to buy over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns at an estimated cost of around ₹23,000 crore. This proposal is expected to be placed before the Defence Procurement Board and is considered an important step in India’s artillery modernisation. …
Read MoreAUKUS Countries to Develop Advanced Underwater Drone Technology The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced a new partnership to develop advanced underwater drone technology under the AUKUS defence pact. The announcement was made during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of Asia’s major security forums. These underwater drones are officially known as Uncrewed …
Read MoreChina’s Atlas Drone Swarm Raises India Security Concerns Why in the News ? China’s People’s Liberation Army recently unveiled the Atlas drone swarm system, capable of launching nearly 100 drones simultaneously. The system’s autonomous capabilities and deployment near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) raise serious concerns for India’s defence preparedness. Atlas Drone Swarm: Features …
Read MoreIndia–Brazil Sign MoU for Scorpène Submarine Cooperation Why in the News? India, Brazil, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited signed a tripartite MoU in Brasilia to enhance cooperation on Scorpène-class submarine maintenance, technical exchange, and training. The agreement deepens defence ties and strengthens maritime strategic collaboration between the two countries, while also exploring avenues for digital …
Read MoreIndia’s Rare-Earth Magnet Gap Needs Strategic Overhaul Syllabus: GS-1: Industrial Policy ,Industrial Growth ,Planning ;Mobilization of Resources , Geography ,Distribution of Key Natural Resources ,Mineral & Energy Resources Why in the News ? India recently achieved a breakthrough by starting domestic production of Nd-Pr rare-earth metals, essential for EV motors and wind turbines. However, leading …
Read MoreIndia Commissions First Indigenous Mahe-Class ASW Craft Why in the News ? The Indian Navy is set to commission Mahe, the first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), in Mumbai. The vessel represents India’s growing indigenous defence capability with over 80% local content and strengthens maritime security on the Western Seaboard. This development comes …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak Why in the News ? The Indian Navy has commissioned Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak at the Kochi Naval Base, marking a major boost to India’s hydrographic survey capabilities and showcasing the nation’s progress towards self-reliance in indigenous shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative. Commissioning and Key Highlights: …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter jet from HAL’s new Nashik production line, marking a major milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. India’s Push for Defence Self-Reliance: Historic Milestone: The unveiling of Tejas LCA Mk1A and a …
Read MoreINS Arnala Strengthens India’s Coastal Defence Capabilities Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Arnala, the first ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. This marks a major step towards coastal security and self-reliance in shipbuilding under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat‘ and ‘Make in India‘ initiatives, enhancing India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MKI jet off the Odisha coast. The test validated the missile’s propulsion system, control and guidance algorithm, and confirmed its performance through flight data. Source:quora About RudraM-II Missile System: Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Type: Indigenously-developed solid-propelled …
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