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White Knight Corps
The White Knight Corps, established on June 1, 1972, is a vital component of the Indian Army. Headquartered in Nagrota Cantonment, Jammu and Kashmir, it plays a crucial role in ensuring security and operational preparedness along the Line of Control ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Storm Shadow Cruise Missile
In a significant move, the United Kingdom has agreed to provide long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities against invading Russian forces. The provision of these missiles is part of the continuous military aid extended ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Soaring Eagle Exercise
The South Korea Air Force recently commenced the Soaring Eagle exercise, a large-scale training program aimed at enhancing its combat capabilities and ensuring the country’s defense posture. The exercise comes amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
INS Garuda Marks 70 Years of Service
INS Garuda, the premier Naval Air Station of the Southern Naval Command located in Kochi, Kerala, recently marked its remarkable 70 years of service to the Indian Navy. With a rich history and significant contributions to naval aviation, INS Garuda ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
35th Indo-Thai CORPAT
From May 3 to May 10, 2023, the Andaman Sea hosted the 35th iteration of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT), which involved the participation of the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy. The Indo-Thai CORPAT The Indo-Thai CORPAT ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Army Standardizes Uniform for Senior Officers
The Indian Army, which is among the world’s largest armies, has recently decided to standardize the uniform for officers of the Brigadier rank and above. The new uniform will be effective from August 1, 2023, and will standardize headgear, shoulder ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
MiG-21 Jet in India – An Overview
The MiG-21 is among the six fighter jets flown by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and has been the backbone of the force for a long time. The MiG-21 is a fighter aircraft that is capable of performing a range ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
US Patriot Shoots Down Kh-47 Kinzhal
On May 7, 2022, Ukraine announced that it had shot down a Kinzhal missile for the first time. The missile was targeted and brought down in the skies over Kyiv using a US Patriot air defense system. The downing of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
First Indian Air Force Heritage Centre
India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in Chandigarh. Key Facts About Indian Air Force Heritage Centre The Indian Air Force Heritage Centre is a joint project between the Union Territory administration and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INSV Tarini
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini has completed a 6-month-long transoceanic intercontinental expedition, covering 17,000 nautical miles of passage once it reaches Goa on May 24. The vessel sailed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil via Cape Town, South Africa, participating in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs