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E10 Shinkansen Bullet Train

Why in news? India and Japan announced that the next‑generation E10 Shinkansen trains will operate on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high‑speed ...

AH‑64E Apache Helicopters

Why in news? India is set to receive the first batch of AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States after delays. These helico...

Astra Beyond‑Visual‑Range Air‑to‑Air Missile (BVRAAM)

Why in news? The Indian Navy and Air Force successfully test‑fired the indigenous Astra Mk‑II beyond‑visual‑range air‑to‑air mi...

Operation SHIVA

Why in news? The Indian Army activated “Operation SHIVA” to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the annual Amarnath Yatra. Key compone...

S‑400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Air Defence System

Why in news? The Ministry of Defence identified an Indian firm to build a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the S‑400 â€...

INS Nistar – Diving Support Vessel (DSV)

Why in news? In July 2025 the Indian Navy prepared to commission INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel. Built ...

Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Drones

Why in news? The Indian government fast‑tracked the procurement of 87 domestically produced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones i...

Extended Range Anti‑Submarine Rocket (ERASR)

Why in news? India successfully conducted user trials of its indigenous Extended Range Anti‑Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti in...

Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

Why in news? The Indian Army announced plans to induct the first regiment of the indigenous 155 mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun ...

Defence Acquisition Council & Indigenous Defence Procurement

Why in news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.05 lakh crore, emphasising 100 per ...

INS Udaygiri – Project 17A Stealth Frigate

Why in news? On 1 July 2025 Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered INS Udaygiri, the second warship under Project 17A, to the...

Akash Air‑Defence System

Why in news? During the BRICS summit preparations, reports indicated that Brazil expressed interest in India’s medium‑range surface‑to...