Boosting Domestic Manufacturing of Weapons Context: • Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the third positive indigenisation list of 101 items, comprising major equipment/platforms, in New Delhi on April 07, 2022. About: • The list, notified by Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence (MoD), […]
EX DUSTLIK Context: • The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “ EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan on 29 March 2022. About: • The joint exercise provided an opportunity for both the contingents to train in Counter Terrorism operations in an semi-urban […]
Rafale Fighter Jet Context: The marine version of the Rafale fighter jet was recently tested on INS Vikrant. The test conducted from the aircraft carrier was successful. About the test: The test was conducted to check on the take-off of Rafale jet from […]
Indigenization of Defense Sector Context: The Government of India is promoting “Make in India” for self-reliance in the defense sector, which is evident in the several initiatives it has taken that favour potential Indian vendors in terms of indigenization and technology development. […]
BrahMos Context : While the Philippines signed a $375 million deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles last week to be operated by the Philippines Marines, there is another long-pending deal under discussion for BrahMos missiles for the Philippines Army, which could see progress in the […]
BrahMos Context: BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on January 20, 2022. The launch was conducted by Brahmos Aerospace in close coordination with the teams of […]