Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’
The Indian Navy’s training capabilities received a significant boost as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex ‘Dhruv’. This state-of-the-art complex aims to enhance practical training in the Indian Navy, providing real-time experience in navigation, fleet operations, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Rs 500 Crore Contract to Procure Radio Relay Communication Equipment Containers
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently signed a significant contract with ICOMM Tele for the procurement of Radio Relay Communication equipment containers. This procurement aims to address the mobile communication detachment requirements of the Indian Army while promoting indigenous ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Vibrant Villages Programme
On April 7 this year, Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Vibrant Village program at Kibithu, a remote village located at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level, near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. This program aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Rs 19,600 Crore Defence Contracts for NGOPVs and NGMVs
On March 30, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,600 ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Lynx-U2 Fire Control System
The Defence Ministry recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 13 indigenously developed Lynx-U2 fire control systems. The contract is worth over ₹1,700 crore. It will be placed in the new generation offshore patrol ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Defence Ministry’s Rs 5,400 crore Defence Contract
The Ministry of Defence of India has recently signed three defence contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) on March 29, 2023. The total cost of these three contracts is nearly Rs 5,400 crore. This decision ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs