Military Exercise Balikatan 2025

The Philippines is set to host the Balikatan joint military exercise involving the United States, Australia and Japan. It will start April 21 and end May 9, 2025. Japan is set to formally participate for the first time in this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Japan’s High-Speed Train Collaboration with India

Japan is set to enhance India’s high-speed rail capabilities by providing two shinkansen trains for free. These trains, models E5 and E3, will serve as test vehicles for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. This initiative marks step in India’s ambition ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exercise Dustlik 2025

The sixth edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, Dustlik, commenced on April 16, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. This annual event alternates between India and Uzbekistan. The exercise aims to enhance military cooperation and improve capabilities ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Israel Captures Morag Axis

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified with Israel’s military announcing the capture of the Morag axis. This strategic corridor is crucial for controlling southern Gaza. The move links routes along the Egyptian border. The military’s actions have led to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Mk-II(A) DEW System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully trialled the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. This achievement, announced on April 13, 2025, marks India’s entry into a select group of nations with high-power laser weaponry capabilities. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these trials took place using the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft. This advancement marks step ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently introduced the BM-04, a next-generation short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), at a defence exhibition in Hyderabad. This missile is designed to enhance India’s conventional strike capabilities, particularly against Pakistan. About BM-04 The BM-04 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Naval Base INS Varsha

India is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the commissioning of INS Varsha, a strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

INS Sunayna

On April 5, 2025, the Indian Navy launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. This event took place in Karwar, Karnataka, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s Defence Export Protocol

India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs