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Why 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, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The inaugural Exercise CINBAX between the Indian and Cambodian Armies focuses on counter-terrorism operations, interoperability, and defense collaboration. Held in Pune, it highlights India’s indigenous weapons and strengthens bilateral military ties. Overview of CINBAX Exercise: The first edition of Exercise CINBAX, a joint planning initiative by the Indian and Cambodian Armies, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Army unveiled “Eklavya,” a cutting-edge digital platform for officers’ training, offering 96 courses to enhance learning, efficiency, and readiness in alignment with modern warfare demands. Introduction and Launch: On November 28, 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform for Indian …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Defence Technology Focus: India’s successful tests of hypersonic and ballistic missiles, including the K-4 submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile and Agni-5 with MIRV technology, highlight the country’s growing defense capabilities. These advancements aim to strengthen India’s strategic deterrence and missile defense systems, showcasing indigenous technological progress. Key Developments in India’s Military Capabilities: Hypersonic Missile Test: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Army successfully completed the ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’ exercise in Gujarat, enhancing disaster response capabilities and fostering international cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. Overview of the Exercise: The Indian Army conducted the annual joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’, in Ahmedabad and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India conducted a successful test of its first long-range hypersonic missile, developed by DRDO, marking a milestone in advanced military technology with over 1,500 km range capabilities. Historic Achievement India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on 16th November The Defence Research and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sea Vigil-24, a nationwide coastal defence exercise, will engage multiple agencies and stakeholders on November 20-21, 2024, enhancing India’s maritime security and readiness against potential coastal threats. Overview of Sea Vigil-24 Coastal Defence Exercise: The Indian Navy is set to conduct Sea Vigil-24, the fourth edition of India’s national-level coastal defence …
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