DRDO high-speed escape system successfully tested for fighter jets at 800 km/h, strengthening indigenous pilot safety mechanisms and IAF operational readiness. DRDO Successfully Executes High-Speed Indigenous Fighter Jet Escape System Test A Landmark Test at 800 km/h Validates Pilot Safety Mechanism India’s DRDO recently achieved a major milestone in aviation safety: a successful high-speed rocket-sled…
India–Maldives EKUVERIN 2025 exercise begins in Kerala to enhance counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency cooperation, strengthen regional security, and promote bilateral defence relations. India–Maldives Joint Military Exercise Exercise EKUVERIN-2025 Begins in Kerala 14th Edition of EKUVERIN Launched The 14th edition of the bilateral military exercise EKUVERIN between Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) commenced on…
India withdrawal from Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan marks a major shift in India’s Central Asia defence strategy. Learn about reasons, historical context, and implications for UPSC and defence exam preparation. India Ends Operations at Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan In a significant and largely under-the-radar strategic pivot, India has quietly withdrawn from the Ayni Airbase in…
India Israel defence partnership strengthens as both nations sign a strategic MoU to enhance co-development, technology sharing, and Make in India defence manufacturing capabilities. India-Israel MoU Marks New Chapter in Defence Ties Enhanced Defence Partnership Between India and Israel At the 17th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation held in Tel…
India Rafale jet deal 2025: IAF proposes acquiring 114 fighter jets worth ₹2 lakh crore under the “Made-in-India” plan, boosting defence self-reliance and air force capabilities. India Eyes ₹2 Lakh Crore “Made-in-India” Rafale Jets Deal Proposal for 114 Made-in-India Rafale Jets The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets under a…
India France jet engine collaboration: India partners with France’s Safran to co-develop jet engines for AMCA, its next-gen stealth fighter. A ₹61,000 crore project with 100% technology transfer, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence. India’s Collaboration with France’s Safran to Build Jet Engines for Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft Strategic Defence Collaboration India has embarked on a landmark…
Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet deal worth ₹62,000 crore approved to strengthen IAF with 97 indigenous jets. HAL to manufacture, boosting Make in India defence sector. India Approves ₹62,000-Crore Deal for 97 Tejas Mark 1A Jets to Strengthen IAF Fleet Government Clears Major Defence Deal The Government of India, through the Cabinet Committee on Security…
Mission Sudarshan Chakra announced by PM Modi is India’s indigenous multi-layered air & missile defence system to protect strategic infrastructure and enhance Atmanirbhar Bharat. Mission Sudarshan Chakra—India’s Multi-Layered Indigenous Defence Shield Introducing Mission Sudarshan Chakra On 15 August 2025, during his 79th Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Mission…
India defence production growth to ₹1.50 lakh crore in FY 2024–25 marks an 18% rise, driven by Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, with record exports. India’s Defence Production Soars to Historic ₹1.50 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25 In a landmark achievement for India’s defence sector, annual defence production reached an unprecedented ₹1,50,590 crore…
India Missile Test 2025: Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles were successfully launched by Strategic Forces Command, enhancing India’s nuclear deterrence and defence preparedness. India’s Dual Missile Test Strengthens Strategic Deterrence Successful Night-Time Test of Prithvi‑II and Agni‑I On July 17, 2025, India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) conducted simultaneous night-time user-training launches of two nuclear-capable short-range…
