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Aravalli helicopter engine deal: HAL and Safran have signed an agreement to develop a new engine for India’s future IMRH and DBMRH helicopter programmes. India Takes a Major Step Towards Indigenous Helicopter Engine Development Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a final agreement to jointly develop and manufacture the Aravalli helicopter…
Indian Navy Nipun vessel will be commissioned on 31 August 2026. Know its Nistar-class, HSL construction, diving capabilities, submarine rescue role and key exam facts. Nipun to Strengthen India’s Underwater Operations The Indian Navy is set to commission Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, on 31 August 2026 at the Naval…
Operation Economic Outcast Iran: Learn about the US sanctions campaign against Iran, its targets, Scott Bessent’s announcement, secondary sanctions, oil trade and global implications. A New Phase of Economic Pressure The United States has launched Operation Economic Outcast, a major sanctions campaign aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran and its global network of financial…
NSG all women commando course has been launched at Manesar, Haryana. Know the 12-week Mahila Commando Conversion Course, training areas, participants and exam-important facts. A Major Step Towards Women in Counter-Terrorism The National Security Guard (NSG) has launched its first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) at its Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana. The initiative marks…
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement 2026 brings Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan together under a collective-defence framework. Know its key features, India implications, background and exam relevance. A New Trilateral Security Development in West Asia The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) has emerged as an important development in West Asian geopolitics. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan…
Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft strengthens India’s anti-submarine warfare capability. Know Mangrol’s role, CSL construction, programme details and exam-important facts. A Major Boost to India’s Maritime Defence The Indian Navy has received Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. The delivery marks another important step…
DRDO submarine fired decoy technology has been transferred to BDL for production, strengthening India’s indigenous submarine defence capabilities and maritime security. DRDO Strengthens India’s Indigenous Underwater Defence Capabilities The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the technology for a Submarine-Fired Decoy (SFD) to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), marking an important development in India’s…
India US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 concluded at Southern Naval Command in Kochi, strengthening India-US naval cooperation, EOD capabilities and interoperability. India-US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 Concludes at Southern Naval Command The eighth edition of the India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala, on 14…
MQ-9B Sea Guardian India Navy: Know about India’s ₹1,943 crore lease agreement for two Sea Guardian drones, their 30-month lease, features, maritime surveillance role and defence significance. India Signs ₹1,943 Crore Deal for Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones India has signed a contract with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B…
General Dhiraj Seth Nepal honour: Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth receives Nepal’s honorary General rank, highlighting India-Nepal defence ties and the 1950 military tradition. India-Nepal Defence Relations Gain Fresh Recognition Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has been conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel….
