India-Vietnam Defence Ministers hold discussions

The Defence Ministers of India and Vietnam recently discussed the collaboration in the defence industry. The discussions include training, capacity building and cooperation in United Nations Peace keeping operations. The countries reaffirmed the strong India-Vietnam Defence cooperation during the discussion. Key discussions During the discussions, the countries reaffirmed their vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: ADMM Plus • ASEAN • India-Vietnam • Indo-Pacific • Line of Actual Control • South China Sea • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • United Nations Security Council

India test fires Brahmos supersonic Cruise Missiles successfully

On November 24, 2020, India successfully test fired the land attack version of Brahmos supersonic missile. It was test fired in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The range of the missile has been extended to 400 km from 290 km. Its speed has been increased to 2.8 Mach which is almost three times the speed of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Brahmos • India-Russia • Missile • MTCR • Prithvi • Varunastra torpedo

President Ram Nath Kovind boards Air India One for its inaugural flight

On November 24, 2020, President Ram Nath kovind boarded the Air India one-B777 aircraft. The president boarded the aircraft to visit Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and offer prayers at the Venkateshwara Swamy temple. The aircraft is carrying its first VVIP official. About Air India one The Air India one will be a call sign for ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Boeing • Missile • President of India • Prime minister • Vice President of India

DRDO launches first Varunastra, a heavy weight Torpedo

The Defence Research Development Organization recently flagged off the first Varunastra, the heavy weight torpedo. The torpedo was designed and developed by the BDL, Vishakhapatnam Unit of Indian Navy. About Varunastra It is a ship launched electrically propelled heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo that is capable of targeting quiet submarines. It can be deployed in both shallow ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: DRDO • Indian Navy • Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile • SMART torpedo • Torpedoes • Varunastra torpedo

SITMEX 2020: India, Singapore and Thailand hold Naval Exercise

The trilateral Naval exercise, SITMEX-20 between India, Singapore and Thailand was held in the Andaman sea. The SITMEX-20 Naval exercise was scheduled in a “non-contact at sea only format” due to covid-19 restrictions. The main objective of the exercise is to increase the interoperability between the three navies. The exercise will also enhance multifaceted Maritime ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: ASEAN • Indian ocean region • Indo-Pacific Region • INS Kamorta • INS Karmuk • Military exercise • Naval Exercises • Quad • SIMBEX • SITMEX