Current Context : Recently, the Indian Army soldiers has departed for Mongolia to take part in the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024. The exercise will run from July 27 to August 9, 2024, at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Exercise was began in 2003 as a bilateral event between the USA and the Mongolian Armed Forces. This is the 21st edition of the annual exercise. It involves military forces from around the world, with a focus on high-degree physical fitness, joint planning, and joint tactical drills. The Indian Army contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented mainly by troops from a Battalion....Read More

Current Context :The regional military exercise “Birlestik-2024” of four Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan held in Kazakhstan's Mangystau Region. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took part in the international exercisse. Focus was on enhancing regional cooperation and interoperability among the participating countries' military forces, improving readiness and capabilities through joint operations, including ground and air reconnaissance, naval special forces, artillery, assault and tank units, aviation, and naval vessels. It involved nearly 4,000 servicemen and 700 units of military equipment.Read More

Current Context : Indian Air Force's Su-30 MKIs will take part in 20-nation mega 'Exercise Pitch Black' in Australia held from July 12 to August 2. ABOUT EXERCISE Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) most significant flying activity for strengthening international engagement and enhancing our ability to work with overseas partners. Exercise Pitch Black 24 will be the largest in the exercise's 43-year history. It will bring together 20 participating nations and over 140 aircraft from around the world, with approximately 4,435 personnel participating.Read More

Current Context : India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027 in high-altitude warfare in places like eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. ABOUT It is named after a military general, Zorawar Singh Kahluria, who had served under Jammu’s Raja Gulab Singh in the 19th Century. Developed by DRDO and private sector company L&T. Weight around 25 tonnes. The tank will be able to fire at high angles of elevation. Equipped with all the modern technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Drone Integration.Read More

Current Context : Recently, Philippine Army has confirmed that the “deadly” Typhon Weapons System, deployed by the United States for joint military exercises, will soon be withdrawn from the country. ABOUT TYPHON WEAPONS SYSTEM: Typhon is an integrated weapons system being developed by the United States Navy. It is also known as the Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) System. It is capable of firing the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), a ballistic missile defense munition that can also target ships at sea at a range of 370 kilometers (230 miles). It can also fire the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile, a maneuverable cruise....Read More

Current Context : Recently, India’s First Indigenous, New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile ‘Rudram-1’ Successfully Test - Fired. ABOUT RUDRAM-1 MISSILE: It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile. It is an Air – to surface missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is integrated with the IAF's Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets which serves as the launch platform. Equipped with INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head, the missile ensures precise targeting of radiation-emitting sources. INS-GPS navigation provides a technological edge, enabling accurate targeting over a wide range of frequencies. Range: The missile can be launched from varying altitudes, ranging....Read More

Current Context : 13th edition of joint military Exercise MAITREE is scheduled to take place from July 1 to 15, 2024. It will be held between India-Thailand was conducted in Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019. Aim : to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. It will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban EnvironmentRead More

Current Context : Recently, India has successfully developed and certified SEBEX 2. ABOUT It is a new explosive that is 01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT). SEBEX 2 is said to be among the most powerful non-nuclear explosives in the world. It utilizes a high-melting explosive (HMX) composition. Manufactured by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), Nagpur. It has been evaluated, tested, and certified by the Indian Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme.Read More

Current Context : The 16th edition of India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' started in Meghalaya. ABOUT NOMADIC ELEPHANT It is an annual training event with Mongolia which is conducted alternatively in Mongolia and India. The 15th edition of the Joint Military Exercise was conducted in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar. Aim : to enhance interoperability for semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain.Read More

Current Context : Recently, Indian Navy participated in the 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise was held in Hawaii (USA). ABOUT RIMPAC EXERCISE It is the world's largest international multilateral maritime exercise. Aim: To build relationships, enhance interoperability, contribute to the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” It is led by the US Navy, approx 29 countries are participating in the current edition of the multi-dimensional exercise.Read More