Defence
Skyhawk: India’s first 5G enabled drone
Startup firm IG Drones, which was born out of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) campus in Odisha’s Sambalpur has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing. The drone, named Skyhawk, can be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020
Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 promotes self-reliance in defence manufacturing in the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. Background of DAP 2020 In 2002, Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) was initiated to streamline the procurement of military hardware for the Armed Forces ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
UAE buys record 80 Rafale jets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed 14 billion Euros of agreement with France for 80 Rafale warplanes. This is the biggest international order ever made for the Rafale jets. About the Deal UAE and France recently inked a 17 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India-Japan MoU in ICT sector
India and Japan recently signed Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology. The agreement included standardization of 5G as well. Key Features of the Agreement India and Japan will enhance cooperation in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
US-Taiwan 1.8 billion USD arms sale: Key Facts
The United States approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, as well as missiles and artillery. The three weapon systems could have a total cost of USD 1.8 billion. The United States also approved 11 truck-based rocket ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Ministry of Defence sets new rules for land transfer to reduce expenditure
The Ministry of Defence recently approved the land transfer rules. Under the new rules the armed forces are allowed to receive infrastructure equivalent in value to the land under their control. The land is to be used for public utilities. ..