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Why in the News? The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range (NASM-SR) at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. This marks a significant advancement in India’s maritime warfare technology. Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) – Key Features Man-in-Loop Feature – Allows …
Read MoreWhy in the News? INS Tamal, an advanced stealth guided missile frigate, was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy. Built under the Krivak-III class as part of an India-Russia deal, it enhances India’s maritime security and signifies a shift towards indigenous warship construction. About INS Tamal: INS Tamal is a state-of-the-art stealth guided missile frigate …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) on February 25, 2025, at ITR, Chandipur. The missile, launched from a Seaking Helicopter, demonstrated precision targeting, advanced guidance systems, and in-flight retargeting capabilities. Successful Flight Trials: DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted successful trials of …
Read MoreThe United States has agreed to supply India with the advanced F-35 Lightning II jets, significantly enhancing India’s air defense capabilities. The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter, known for its superior avionics, agility, and advanced sensor integration. These features provide India with a substantial edge over regional counterparts like China and Pakistan. Technological Edge: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, has commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, focusing on defense cooperation, counter-terrorism operations, and special forces training in desert environments. Overview of joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025”: The third edition of the joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” between …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) during the 76th Republic Day parade, showcasing India’s progress in indigenous defense technology and advanced artillery capabilities for the military. Unveiling of ATAGS at the Parade: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) presented the Advanced …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of Exercise LA PEROUSE, a multinational naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime security and promoting regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Key Objectives and Activities The exercise emphasizes maritime surveillance, interdiction operations, and air operations to improve regional …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS : Emerging technology Why in the News? Recently, India’s efforts to integrate AI into the military have gained attention, highlighting challenges such as scalability, systemic gaps, inter-industry silos, reliance on PSUs and the need for strategic direction. Introduction India is rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its defense sector with the aim of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The recent fatal crashes of HAL’s ALH Mark-II helicopters have raised concerns about safety, prompting investigations and grounding of the fleet. Issues with design and control systems have led to calls for independent inquiries. Overview of the Crashes On January 5, 2025, an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-II of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Defence has designated 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to modernize the Armed Forces, focusing on technological advancements, jointness, and efficient resource utilization to bolster India’s defence preparedness and sovereignty amidst modern challenges. Objective of the ‘Year of Reforms’: Aim to transform the Armed Forces into a technologically-advanced, …
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