Union Ministry of Defence
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
4th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) for DPSUs
The Defence Ministry has recently approved the 4th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), marking another significant step towards reducing import dependence and strengthening the country’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The 4th Positive Indigenisation List The Defence Ministry’s approval of the 4th Positive ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Expansion of Employment Scope for Women Officers in Territorial Army
In April 2023, the Union Ministry of Defence has amended the existing cadre management provisions applicable to women officers of the Territorial Army to allow them to be posted along the Line of Control (LOC). History In 1948, the Territorial ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Authority Holding Sealed Particulars
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved a proposal for industry-friendly reforms related to the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP). What is AHSP? The AHSP is responsible for generating, maintaining, updating, or declaring obsolete the entire history and technical information of ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics
The International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics, organized by the Ministry of Defence (Finance), is held on April 12, 2023. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among eminent policy makers, academics, and government officials from India and ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Weapon Locating Radars Swathi (Plains)
India, like many countries, faces threats from artillery and rocket fire across its borders. To counter this, India developed the Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi, a mobile artillery-locating, phased array radar system. Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract ..
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
Non-Lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund
The Ministry of Defence is reportedly considering the creation of a Non-Lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund (DMF) to modernize the defence forces. The fund is expected to supplement the regular yearly budgetary allocations and eliminate any uncertainty in provisioning adequate funds ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s Operation Sankalp – Key Facts
Stealth Frigate of Indian Navy, INS Talwar, is currently deployed for “Op Sankalp”. The frigate is commemorating the 3rd continuous year of presence of Indian Navy in the Gulf for protection of Maritime Interests of India. Operation Sankalp Indian Navy ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Def Connect: Ministry of Defence showcases the innovations of iDEX initiative
Ministry of Defence (MoD) is organizing the “Def Connect” event on November 11, 2019. The main objective of the event is to showcase the accomplishments of iDEX-Innovations for Defence Exellence. Highlights The event will bring together several stakeholders such as ..