Defence
K9 Vajra-T Howitzer: Range, Features & Strategic Importance
Why in news? In mid‑June 2026 defence media reported that the Indian Army plans to acquire about 300 additional K9 Vajra‑T self‑propelled howitz...
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Why in news? In mid‑June 2026 defence media reported that the Indian Army plans to acquire about 300 additional K9 Vajra‑T self‑propelled howitz...
Why in news? The United States Navy has announced that the 30th Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise will take place from 24 June to 31 July 2026 in a...
Why in news? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned a new Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) named ICGS Akshay on 27 June 2026 at Goa. The ship was built by Goa Sh...
Why in news? Ukraine’s defence industry recently unveiled the FP‑5 “Flamingo” cruise missile and reportedly used it for deep strikes on Russia...
Why in news? In June 2026 the government released the names of six soldiers who died during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. These names will be inscrib...
Why in news? The Indian Air Force recently granted final operational clearance to the indigenous Netra AEW&C system. This happened on 25 June 2026 and...
Why in news? Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) received large orders in June 2026 to supply launchers and line‑replaceable units for the HELINA (also ca...
Why in news? Russia’s 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile, known to NATO as SSC‑X‑9 Skyfall, returned to headlines after researchers analysed recen...
Why in news? China’s state broadcaster CCTV recently aired footage of the launch of the Dongfeng‑17 hypersonic missile, drawing international atte...
Why in news? On 21 June 2026 the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with its “Yoga Sangam 2026” initiative. Under ...
Why in news? The Indian Navy is preparing to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms in Kolkata on 21 June 2026. They are the frigate ...
Why in news? The Indian Army has sent a contingent to participate in Exercise Khaan Quest, a multinational military drill held in Mongolia. The 2026 e...
