Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM, VSM, has been appointed as the new Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force on 1 September 2025. Know his career, achievements, and exam-relevant details. Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia Takes Charge as IAF’s Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance Assumption of Office and TributeOn 1 September 2025, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM,…
Indian Navy stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri commissioned under Project 17A with 75% indigenous content, boosting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening India’s Eastern Fleet. Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri A Historic Dual Induction Strengthening India’s Maritime Might On August 26, 2025, a landmark moment unfolded at the Eastern Naval…
Agni 5 missile test 2025 successfully conducted by India from Chandipur, Odisha. Learn about Agni V missile range, features, strategic significance, and exam-relevant details for UPSC, Defence, Banking, and SSC aspirants. India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile India Achieves Major Milestone with Agni-5 Test On August 20, 2025, India successfully test-fired its advanced Agni-5…
SIMBEX 2025 India Singapore joint naval exercise concluded successfully, showcasing strategic Indo-Pacific defence cooperation, interoperability, and maritime security readiness. Navies of India and Singapore Conclude SIMBEX 2025 Overview of SIMBEX 2025 The 32nd edition of the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was carried out between July 28 and August 1, 2025, with operations spanning the RSS Singapura–Changi…
INS Himgiri inducted into the Indian Navy under Project 17A. Built by GRSE, this indigenous stealth frigate features BrahMos missiles, Barak-8 SAM, and advanced EW systems. INS Himgiri — India’s Indigenous Stealth Frigate Joins the Indian Navy Introduction On 31 July 2025, the Indian Navy officially inducted INS Himgiri, a state‑of‑the‑art Nilgiri‑class (Project 17A) stealth guided‑missile…
Vice Admiral Manish Chadha assumes command of Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala on August 1, 2025. Know his service record, INA importance & why this update is vital for defence exam aspirants. A. Paramount Leadership Change at Indian Naval Academy Vice Admiral Manish Chadha Assumes Command On 1 August 2025, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM,…
Pralay Missile DRDO Test successfully conducted on July 28–29, 2025 confirms India’s tactical strike capability with 150–500 km range, radar evasion, and battlefield mobility. Two Consecutive Successful Flight Tests of Pralay Missile by DRDO Overview of the Test EventsIn a milestone development for India’s defence sector, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two…
Indian Army Apache helicopter induction begins with first batch received in July 2025 at Hindon AFS, boosting Army Aviation firepower. Explore Apache specs, deployment plans, and strategic impact. Indian Army Inducts First Batch of AH‑64E Apache Attack Helicopters from the United States Delivery Marks a Strategic Milestone On 22 July 2025, the Indian Army officially received…
INS Nistar Commissioned on 18 July 2025 as India’s first indigenously built diving support vessel. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, this DSV enhances India’s submarine rescue and deep-sea operational capabilities under the Eastern Naval Command. INS Nistar Commissioned: India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Strategic Maritime Leap On July 18, 2025, the Indian Navy inducted INS Nistar, marking…
SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise strengthens India-Singapore defence ties and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Know its importance, history, and exam-relevant insights for UPSC, CDS, and PSCs. Indian Navy Set to Participate in SIMBEX 2025 Overview of SIMBEX 2025 The Singapore‑India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2025 marks the 32nd edition of this long‑standing naval drill between the Indian Navy…
