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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 ..
Tags: NATO • Norway • Russia • Ukraine crisis • United States
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 ..
Tags: Finland • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Russia-Ukraine war
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 ..
Tags: Mikoyan MiG-29 • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Poland
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 ..
Tags: NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • Nuclear weapon • Nuclear weapon States
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 ..
Tags: NATO
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 ..
Tags: Indian Air Force (IAF) • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs