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Dunagiri- Project 17A stealth frigate

July 16, 2022

On July 15, 2022 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second Project 17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’. About Dunagiri Dunagiri frigate was launched into the Hooghly River in Kolkata. It will be a very big asset for India as it has the potential to conclude ..

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Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise

July 13, 2022

Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise was held from July 10 to July 13, 2022 at military port in Wusong, Shanghai. About Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise It was organised by Pakistan Navy and Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. The navel exercise focuses ..

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Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition

July 11, 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first ever “Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AIDef) symposium and exhibition” on July 11, 2022. About AIDef symposium and exhibition The AIDef symposium and exhibition was organised by Department of Defence Production under Ministry of ..

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DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

July 2, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It was maiden flight ..

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Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)

July 1, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Abhyas, which is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). This was flight-tested from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the Bay of Bengal coast in Odisha. Highlights Abhyas has been designed ..

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Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA)

June 30, 2022

On June 28, 2022, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Rajnish Kumar, Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the “Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA)”. About PADMA PADMA is an automated Pay & Allowances module, launched for the Indian ..

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Iskander-M missile system

June 27, 2022

Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M missile system Iskander-M missile system is codenamed as “SS-26 Stone” by NATO. Russia ..

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BRO Cafes to be set up at 75 locations

June 25, 2022

Ministry of Defence has allowed to open BRO Cafes soon at different sections of border roads with Border Road Organisation (BRO). About BRO Cafes BRO Cafes will shortly open at 75 locations in 12 states and Union Territories. These cafes ..

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IAF participation in Tactical Leadership Programmes

June 25, 2022

The Indian Air Force is taking part in ‘Tactical Leadership Programme’, that started on June 24, 2022. Tactical Leadership Programme The Tactical Leadership Programme is being held at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School in Cairo west Airbase. It was started ..

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India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM

June 25, 2022

On June 24, 2022, A vertical-launch, short-range, surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully test-fired by Indian Navy. Key Points VL-SRSAM was launched from a warship, off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. The VL-SRSAM system has been designed for striking at ..

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