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AIM‑120 AMRAAM Missile
Why in news? The United States awarded a contract to Raytheon to manufacture AIM‑120 Advanced Medium‑Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for se...
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Why in news? The United States awarded a contract to Raytheon to manufacture AIM‑120 Advanced Medium‑Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for se...
Why in news? In October 2025 two major maritime exercises drew attention. NATPOLREX‑X tested India’s preparedness for oil spills, while Exercise K...
Why in news? The Chief of Defence Staff recently announced plans to accelerate the creation of integrated theatre commands. The reforms aim to enhance...
Why in news? The government announced a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in September 2025, appointing an Additional...
Why in news? On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its last two MiG‑21 squadrons at the Uttarlai airbase in Rajasthan, e...
Why in news? On 24 September 2025, India successfully test‑fired the Agni‑Prime (Agni‑P) missile from a rail‑based mobile launcher at Dr A.P.J...
Why in news? India announced that it will conduct its largest tri‑service drone and counter‑drone exercise, codenamed “Cold Start,” in the fir...
Why in news? Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. announced in September 2025 that it would establish a defence manufacturing plant in Berrechid, Morocco. The f...
Why in news? The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) launched a professional engagement called the Comprehensive Orientation for Rejuvenation and Empowerme...
Why in news? Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched Operation Guddar in Kulgam district to flush out militants hiding in forested areas. The op...
Why in news? The Ministry of Defence released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 to outline the long‑term military technologies ...
Why in news? The Indian Navy commissioned two Nilgiri‑class stealth frigates—INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri—at Visakhapatnam in August 2025. This ...
Why in news? The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced that it would retire the iconic MiG‑21 fighter jet from operational service on 26 September 2025, ...
Why in news? Defence analysts discussed India’s progress on the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System in August 2025 after reports of a successful t...
Why in news? India successfully conducted a night‑time flight test of the Agni‑5 ballistic missile in August 2025. The test validated the missile�...
Why in News? The Chief of Defence Staff has released declassified joint doctrines for cyberspace and amphibious operations, signalling a more integrat...
Why in News? Russia has announced its formal withdrawal from the Intermediate‑Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing security concerns over Western mis...
Why in news? India is progressively expanding opportunities for women in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Recent data highlight growing numbers of women ...
Why in news? After the success of Operation Sindoor in 2025, the Indian Navy and Air Force announced plans to procure larger numbers of the BrahMos su...
Why in news? In July 2025 the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps and Jammu‑and‑Kashmir Police launched a high‑intensity counter‑terror operation cod...