Defence
Saksham Counter‑UAS: A Grid to Guard Our Skies
Why in news? Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) unveiled the Saksham Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft System (C‑UAS) Grid in October 2025. The integrated n...
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Why in news? Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) unveiled the Saksham Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft System (C‑UAS) Grid in October 2025. The integrated n...
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 ...
