Current Context : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing for the maiden test of Dhvani, a state-of-the-art hypersonic glide missile. ABOUT DHVANI MISSILE Developer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Type: Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) Speed: Exceeds Mach 5–6 (~7,400 km/h) Range: Estimated 6,000–10,000 km Target Capability: Can strike both land-based and maritime targets with high precision. TECHNICAL FEATURES Design: Blended wing-body, 9 m long and 2.5 m wide. Material: Ultra-high-temperature ceramic composites (can withstand 2,000–3,000°C). Stealth Design: Angled surfaces reduce radar detection. Significance: Increases India’s deterrence capabilities. Enhances readiness for next-generation warfare.Read More

Current Context : Exercise KONKAN-25, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (UK), commenced on 05 October 2025 off the western coast of India. ABOUT EXERCISE KONKAN-25 Type – Bilateral naval exercise between India and the United Kingdom. Phases – Conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase and Sea Phase. Harbour Phase – Includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, and cultural programmes. Sea Phase – Focuses on anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations, flying drills, and other seamanship evolutions.Read More

Current Context : The Spear Corps of Eastern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Kavach in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh to test combat readiness against drone warfare. ABOUT EXERCISE DRONE KAVACH Conducted By – Indian Army’s Spear Corps under Eastern Command. Duration – Four days. Participants – Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Purpose – To validate next-gen drone technologies, tactical manoeuvres, and multi-domain battlefield readiness.Read More

Current Context : The Indian Navy and Indian Army successfully conducted the ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ joint amphibious exercise along the eastern seaboard to boost operational readiness. ABOUT JAL PRAHAR 2025 Nature A biannual joint amphibious exercise. Focus on coordination, interoperability, and maritime security. Phases Harbour Phase (Visakhapatnam): Training, safety briefings, onboard induction of troops, camaraderie activities. Sea Phase (Kakinada): Execution of amphibious operations, hard beaching, launch of LCAs (Landing Craft Assault) and BMPs, validation of SOPs.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project Vijayak celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh. ABOUT PROJECT VIJAYAK Launched: 2010 by BRO. Name Origin: Draws from Operation Vijay, linking the battle theatre with the project area. Objective: Provide road connectivity in Kargil and Zanskar, earlier under Project Himank. Strategic Routes Zojila – Kargil – Leh axis. Nimmu – Padam – Darcha axis. Welfare Initiatives : Insulated shelters, sanitation, protective gear, winter clothing, health camps for labourers.Read More

Current Context: United States, South Korea, and Japan have begun their joint air and naval military exercise “Freedom Edge” near South Korea’s Jeju Island. The exercise aims to strengthen trilateral defense cooperation in response to North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats. North Korea has criticized the drill as a provocation. ABOUT FREEDOM EDGE EXERCISE Participants: United States, South Korea, Japan Location: Near Jeju Island, South Korea Nature: Multi-domain military drill (Sea, Air, Cyberspace)Read More

Current Context: The Indian Navy has recently commissioned a new naval base named INS Aravali at Gurugram, Haryana to strengthen its information and communication infrastructure. ABOUT INS ARAVALI Location: Gurugram, Haryana Named after: Aravali mountain range Motto: “Maritime Security through Collaboration” Key Features: Supports naval information and communication centres Enhances Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Strengthens command and control operations Promotes cooperation with other naval units and allied stakeholders Part of India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) Symbolism: Crest shows central mountain (strength) and rising sun (vigilance and innovation) Strengthens India’s role as the....Read More

Current Context: The Indian Army has recently conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar to test and validate the operational use of drones under realistic battlefield conditions. ABOUT EXERCISE SIYOM PRAHAR Type: Major field training exercise of Indian Army Focus: Use of drone technology in modern tactical operations Aim: Enhance operational preparedness and battlefield effectivenessRead More

Current Context: India has successfully tested the indigenously developed Supersonic TARget (STAR) missile, ending the country’s dependence on costly imported target systems for missile training exercises. ABOUT STAR MISSILE Developer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Purpose: To simulate realistic threats for training India’s armed forces in missile interception and defence systems Nature: Not a combat weapon — mimics enemy missiles for training Variants: Air-Launched STAR: Can be launched from fighter jets like LCA Tejas Simulates air-to-air and air-to-ground strikes including Anti-Radiation and Anti-AWACS roles Ground-Launched STAR: Truck-mounted, mobile Can be launched from shorelines or remote areas Key Features: Two-stage....Read More

Current Context: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ on 11 September 2025 from Mumbai — the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition.  ABOUT SAMUDRA PRADAKSHINA Type: First-ever Tri-Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) all-women sailing circumnavigation expedition. Vessel: Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni – indigenously built. Team: 10 women officers from Army, Navy, and Air Force. Route & Duration: Will sail ~26,000 nautical miles on an easterly route. Will cross Equator twice and round the three Great Capes: Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, and Cape of Good Hope. Will cover all major oceans including the Southern Ocean....Read More