Defence Current Affairs
Rafale-Marine Fighter Jet
India has recently finalised defence deal with France, worth ₹63,000 crore, to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets for its Navy. The deal includes 22 single-seater jets for carrier operations and four twin-seater trainer jets. Deliveries are expected to begin in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
NIA Investigates Pahalgam Terror Attack
The Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on 22 April 2025, has drawn attention due to its tragic outcome. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Tiexian Reef
Recently, the US military deployed an anti-ship missile launcher on Batan Island in the Philippines. This marked escalation in military presence near Taiwan and the South China Sea. The deployment occurred amid ongoing territorial disputes between China and the Philippines. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
M4 Carbine Assault Rifles
Recent events in Kashmir have brought into light the alarming use of M4 carbine assault rifles by terrorists. This pattern raises concerns regarding security in the region. The recent attack in Pahalgam, where gunmen armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s Longest Rail Tunnel
On April 16, 2025, India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the country’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand. This milestone is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project. A tunnel breakthrough happens when ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
MAHASAGAR Initiative
India’s maritime strategy has evolved in recent years, particularly with the introduction of the Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for All in the Region (MAHASAGAR) initiative. This strategic framework aims to enhance regional maritime security and cooperation, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Hydrogen-Based Explosive Device
Recently, China successfully tested a hydrogen-based explosive device. This new weapon, developed by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s 705 Research Institute, has demonstrated capabilities that exceed traditional explosives. The device showcases the potential for non-nuclear military applications while aligning with ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
4G and 5G Connections in High-Altitude Army Posts
Recently, the Indian Army achieved milestone by providing 4G and 5G mobile connectivity to remote border communities in Ladakh. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in high-altitude regions, including the challenging terrains of Eastern and Western Ladakh and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Desert Flag-10
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. This multinational air combat exercise runs from April 21 to May 8, 2025. It includes air forces ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA
EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA is naval operation of the European Union. It operates primarily in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Recent developments include a proposed joint exercise with the Indian Navy scheduled for late May 2025. This exercise ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs