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Russia Intensifies Ukraine War Using Oreshnik Missile Why in the News ? Russia launched one of its heaviest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, using the Oreshnik hypersonic missile near Kyiv. The strike escalated concerns over the war and raised fears of growing military confrontation in Europe, with experts calling for application of the precautionary …
Read MoreIndian Navy Boosts Aviation Power With MH-60R Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), at INS Hansa, Goa, strengthening naval aviation, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid evolving maritime security challenges. This commissioning process, much like obtaining ex post facto environmental …
Read MoreRUSSIA TESTS NUCLEAR-POWERED POSEIDON UNDERWATER DRONE Why in the News? Recent Test: Russia successfully tested its nuclear-powered and nuclear-capable Poseidon underwater drone, claiming it cannot be intercepted. This test raises concerns about potential environmental impacts and the need for comprehensive environmental impact assessments in weapons development. Strategic Signal: The test follows Russia’s Burevestnik missile launch, …
Read MoreNew Safety Concerns Plague Indian ALH Helicopters Why in the News ? The Indian Army reported a tail drive shaft (TDS) defect in an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, prompting fleet-wide one-time safety checks. This comes months after the fleet was grounded following the fatal Porbandar crash and recurring safety concerns. Recent Incident and Safety …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions First Indigenous Diving Vessel Why in News ? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nistar, its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), in Visakhapatnam. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, it highlights Aatmanirbharta in defence and enhances India’s deep-sea and submarine rescue capabilities. About the Commissioning of INS Nistar: INS …
Read MoreIndian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar Why in the News ? The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, involving multiple specialised units. It demonstrates India’s enhanced combat preparedness, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor and growing regional security challenges. Teesta Prahar: Objectives …
Read MoreWhy in the news? An SU-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Nashik on June 4. The aircraft had been recently overhauled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and was on a test sortie from HAL Nashik at Sirsa gaon. About Sukhoi Su-30MKI : Twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? North Korea’s latest attempt to launch the Malligyong-1-1 reconnaissance satellite ended in a mid-air explosion due to engine reliability issues. The launch followed a trilateral summit between Seoul, Beijing, and Tokyo, highlighting regional tensions. About Reconnaissance Satellite: Intelligence satellite, commonly known as a spy satellite, is an Earth observation or communications …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Navy Chief inaugurates new facilities at Karwar naval base, enhancing operational capabilities and strengthening maritime security efforts. source:worldmap About the Infrastructure Development: Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar unveiled a new 350-metre-long pier for Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and residential accommodations at Naval Base, Karwar. These additions are part of Phase …
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