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First indigenously developed LCH

October 3, 2022

The first indigenously-developed multirole light combat helicopters named Prachand were inducted into the Indian Air Force. Key facts Prachand was formally inducted into the 143 Helicopter Unit – an IAF fleet in Jodhpur Base, Rajasthan. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on ..

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India-Armenia Defence Export Deal

October 1, 2022

India has inked an defence export deal with Armenia, which is facing threat from border tensions from Azerbaijan. Key facts Military equipment like missiles, rockets and ammunition will be exported by India to Armenia under the newly signed export contract. ..

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DRDO successfully tests VSHORADS missile

September 29, 2022

The VSHORADS missile have been successfully tested at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Key facts The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile in Odisha recently. ..

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Lt. General Anil Chauhan becomes next CDS

September 29, 2022

Lt. General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Key facts The Central Government appointed the former Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The post of ..

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Defence ministry contract for BrahMos missiles

September 23, 2022

The Indian Government has inked a Rs.1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for procuring BrahMos missiles. Key facts The contract was signed by the Defence Ministry to purchase 35 combat and 3 practice BrahMos supersonic dual-role surface-to-surface cruise ..

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Armenia and Azerbaijan clash at Lachin corridor

September 15, 2022

More than 100 Armenian soldiers and 50 Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed during the recent clashes at the border. Key facts The two former soviet republics have been engaged in long-running conflicts over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh region. The ..

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Exercise Kakadu 2022

September 15, 2022

Exercise Kakadu 2022 commenced in Australia’s Darwin on September 12, 2022. Key facts The Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) is a multinational exercise hosted by the Australian Navy in Darwin – the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory. It will be held ..

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JIMEX 2022

September 14, 2022

The sixth edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX 22) was kicked off on September 11, 2022. Key facts The JIMEX 2022 is currently being hosted by the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal. India is being represented by ..

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National Defense MSME Conclave and Exhibition

September 13, 2022

The two-day National Defense MSME Conclave and Exhibition began on September 11, 2022 in Kota, Rajasthan. Key Facts Defense equipment including T-90 and BMP-2 tanks, artillery guns, various types of sniper and machine guns and military bridges are on display ..

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Kibithu military garrison named after Gen Bipin Rawat

September 13, 2022

A military station and a major road near the Lohit Valley on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China were recently named after the country’s first CDS General Bipin Rawat. Key Points Kibithu is a small village on the ..

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