NATO
USS Gerald R. Ford Visits Oslo
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, recently made its first-ever visit to Oslo, showcasing NATO’s force and solidarity during a period of heightened tension between the alliance and Russia. The ship and its crew will engage ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Finland’s NATO Membership
On April 4 this year, Finland officially became a member of the NATO, marking a definitive shift in Europe’s post-World War II alignment and isolating Russia further. The move ends over 70 years of military non-alignment for the small Nordic ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
MiG-29 Fighter Jet and Its Delivery to Ukraine: Important Facts
Poland recently announced the delivery of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, making it the first North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) country to do so. The move is seen as a significant step towards military backing for Ukraine in its ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Steadfast Noon
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Iskander-M missile system
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
IAF participation in Tactical Leadership Programmes
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Sweden and Finland Request to join NATO
Finland and Sweden submitted their application to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Why did Finland and Sweden decide to join NATO? Although Finland and Sweden have a non-alignment policy, they were always close to NATO. The 2022 Russian invasion ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NATO, G7, EU Crisis Meetings
In Brussels, Belgium, leaders of G7, NATO, and the European Union have gathered for the NATO summit. Back-to-back emergency meetings took place on 24th March with the aim of drawing plans to increase pressure on President Vladimir Putin as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Summits and Conferences