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India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme

October 20, 2022

India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme was launched recently by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Key facts India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme was launched during the 2nd India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) that was held on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2022 in ..

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What is HTT-40?

October 18, 2022

The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo on October 19, 2022. Key facts The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan ..

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DefExpo 2022 – Update (October, 2022)

October 18, 2022

The 12th edition of the biennial DefExpo will be organized from October 18 to 22 in Gujarat. Key facts The theme for the DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’, which is in line with the Indian Government’s vision towards Atmanirbhar ..

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What is Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank?

October 18, 2022

Russia is set to demonstrate its Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank during the Indian Army’s upcoming tender for light tanks. Key facts Sprut-SDM1, equipped with a 125 mm tank gun, is the only light amphibious tank of its class to have ..

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SLBM launched from INS Arihant

October 15, 2022

On October 14 this year, INS Arihant has successfully launched a nuclear-capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in Bay of Bengal. Key facts The Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was tested from India’s first indigenous Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine INS ..

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What is IBSAMAR?

October 14, 2022

The seventh edition of maritime exercise IBSAMAR was organized from October 10 to 12 in South Africa. Key facts Exercise IBSAMAR is a joint maritime exercise between South Africa, Brazil and India. The inaugural edition of this naval exercise was ..

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Exercise Prasthan – Update (October, 2022)

October 13, 2022

Exercise Prasthan was organized from October 11 to 12 of this year in the Krishna Godavari Basin Offshore Development Area. Key facts Prasthan is an offshore security exercise that is held every six months. Its main purpose is to integrate ..

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Steadfast Noon

October 12, 2022

Amid the rising tensions with Russia, the members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization are planning to conduct a nuclear exercise called “Steadfast Noon”. Key facts The Steadfast Noon exercise will be conducted each year and it would last for over ..

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Indestructible Brotherhood-2022

October 10, 2022

Kyrgyzstan has called off the CSTO’s military drills called Indestructible Brotherhood-2022, which was set to be held in the Central Asian country from October 10 to 14. Key facts Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic, called off the “Indestructible Brotherhood 2022” ..

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Indian Air Force Day

October 8, 2022

The 90th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated on October 8, 2022. Key facts This year, the celebration of the Indian Air Force Day is organized outside Delhi for the first time. It is being organized in ..

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