DEFENCE

NEWS
sUrya kiran team sarang team

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invar anti-tank missiles
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics
Limited for INVAR Anti-tank Missiles costing Rs 2,095.70 crore.
This aims to enhance the firepower of the Indian Army's T-90 tanks
under the 'Buy (Indian)' initiative for defense self-reliance.

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 25 YEARS OF LCA TEJAS FLIGHT
The Chief of Air Staff congratulated ADA for completing LCA Tejas Flight
in his address of “Aeronautics 2017”, a 2 day seminar conducted by
Aeronautical Defense Agency

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The Indo-French Air Forces have successfully completed the eighth
edition of their bilateral air exercise.

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 thailand-combodia conflict
Thailand recently launched airstrikes into Combodia

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 The Indian Navy will celebrate Navy Day 2025 with a grand Operational
Demonstration (Op Demo 2025) off Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
on 03 Dec 2025.

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ICGS Vigraha undertakes operational visit to Indonesia
as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries

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hwasong-20 icbm
North Korea unveiled its most powerful nuclear missile, capable of
reaching 15,000 km and carrying multiple warheads.

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operation mahadev
The central government has informed the Lok Sabha that three
Pakistani terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attacks have been
eliminated during Operation Mahadev.

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netra mk ii
The government announced the production of the next-generation
airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) called Netra Mk II.
It will be mounted on the Airbus A321 platform.

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hammer missile production
Combat-proven, all weather, air to surface missile for close air support
and deep strike mission.

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fujian - air craft carrier
China commissions its third air craft carrier. It’s the first ship in China
to feature an electromagnetic catapult system for aircraft launches.

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 where is the shyok tunnel?

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India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under
“Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks on Nuclear Installations and
Facilities.
SIgned : 31 December, 1988, Entered into force : January 27, 1991

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India received the final batch of 16 Airbus C-295 military aircraft

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agnishodh research cell
New Indian Army Research station inaugurated at IIT Madras.

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project kusha
Post Operation Sindoor, IAF is pressing for rapid progress on Project Kusha.
Project Kusha or Program Long Range Surface to Air Missile Missiles
(PGLRSAM) was approved in 2022 with a budget outlay of 21700 crore rupees

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operation sadbhavana
Indian army inaugurates “Arogya health and wellness centre” in Tawang
Operation Sadbhavana : Launched in 1998 by the Indian Army

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exercise siyom prahar
The Indian Army held Exercise Siyom Prahar in Arunachal Pradesh to
test drone integration in tactical operations under battlefield
conditions.

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vidyut vidhhwans
Northern Command is conducting a tri-service exercise called “Vidyut
Vidhhwans” to evaluate readiness for warfare in unconventional domains
such as space, electromagnetic, cyber, and cognitive environments.

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exercise gandiv
A joint mock exercise, titled ‘Gandiv-7,’ was conducted at NPCIL RAPS in
Rawatbhata to evaluate the preparedness and coordinated response of
security agencies in managing terror-related contingencies.

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 operation absolute resolve
US strikes have occurred in and around the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

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rudra brigades and bhairava commando battalion
The Indian Army is forming Rudra Brigades and Bhaira Commando
Battalions to improve offensive capabilities along the border.
Rudra integrates infantry, mechanized infantry, tanks, artillery, UAVs, and
special forces.
Bhairava Light Commando Battalions : Trained for high speed, mobility,
modern drones and gadgets

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 Defence Ministry clears
weapon purchase worth
79000 crore

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dsc a20
The Indian Navy is set to commission its first indigenous Diving
Support Craft, designated as ‘DSC A20’.

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 commands of indian army
army training COMMAND
northern COMMAND (shimla)
(udhampur)
central COMMAND
(lucknow)
western COMMAND
(chandimandir)

south western COMMAND

(jaipur)
EASTERN COMMAND
southern COMMAND (kolkata)
(pune)

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 Important Indian Army Chiefs

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 sam manekshaw

Chief of Army Staff from 1969

to 1973 during tensions with
Pakistan and internal conflicts.
Formulated military strategy
for the 1971 Indo-Pakistani
War, resulting in the surrender
of 93,000 Pakistani troops and
the formation of Bangladesh.

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sam manekshaw
Nicknamed “Sam Bahadur” (Sam
the Brave), given by the Gorkha
troops.
Known for his fearless leadership,
wit, and soldier-first attitude.
Famous quote: “If a man says he
is not afraid of dying, he is either
lying or is a Gorkha.”
Revered as one of India’s greatest
military leaders.

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K. M. Cariappa
First Indian Commander-in-Chief
of the Indian Army (1949), taking
over from British General Sir
Francis Butcher.
Played a key role in the Indo-
Pakistani War of 1947–48
(Kashmir conflict).
Known for introducing the
principle of “Indianisation”of the
Army(greater role for Indian
officers).

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K. M. Cariappa
Indian Army Day is celebrated on
15 January every year because on
this day in 1949, General K. M.
Cariappa took over as the first
Indian Commander-in-Chief of the
Indian Army, replacing General Sir
Francis Butcher, the last British
Commander-in-Chief

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Major Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of India

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 Cruise Missiles vs Ballistic Missiles

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Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme

IGMDP (5 missiles, 1983, led by Dr. Kalam, completed 2008).

Missiles Developed:
Prithvi – Short-range (150–600 km) surface-to-surface ballistic
missile.
Agni – Initially tech demonstrator → now family of ballistic missiles
(Agni-I to Agni-V).
Trishul – Short-range surface-to-air missile.
Nag – 3rd generation anti-tank guided missile.
Akash – Medium-range surface-to-air missile.

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Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
IGMDP (5 missiles, 1983, led by Dr. Kalam, completed 2008).
Missiles Developed:
Prithvi – Short-range (150–600 km) surface-to-surface ballistic
missile.
Agni – Initially tech demonstrator → now family of ballistic missiles
(Agni-I to Agni-V).
Trishul – Short-range surface-to-air missile.
Nag – 3rd generation anti-tank guided missile.
Akash – Medium-range surface-to-air missile.

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cruise missiles
Unmanned, guided, jet-engine
powered; fly within Earth’s
atmosphere using aerodynamic lift
(like airplanes).
Short-range (300–400 km), high
precision.
Types (by speed):
Subsonic (< Mach 1, ~0.8 Mach)
Supersonic (2–3 Mach)
Hypersonic (> Mach 5)
Example: BrahMos.

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CRUISE MISSILE

bramhos II hypersonic nirbhay-subsonic land attack

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ballistic missiles
Follow a ballistic trajectory: exit
Earth’s atmosphere, re-enter to hit
target.
Long-range capability; carry heavy
payloads (e.g., nuclear warheads).
Classified by range (SRBM, MRBM,
IRBM, ICBM).
India: Agni series

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Subsonic Missiles
These are missiles that travel at a speed slower than the speed of
sound (Mach 1).
They are designed for short- to medium-range operations with high
precision.

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Supersonic Missiles
Missiles that travel faster than the speed of sound (above Mach 1) but
below Mach 5 fall into this category.
They strike targets with greater speed and reduced reaction time.
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Hypersonic Missiles
The term hypersonic refers to missiles capable of travelling at speeds
exceeding Mach 5, i.e., more than five times the speed of sound.
These missiles are extremely fast, making them difficult to intercept.
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surface to air missiles

trishul akash barak

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surface to surface missiles

agni prithvi prahaar

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surface to surface missiles

shaurya dhanush pralay

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air to surface missiles

rudram rampage

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air to air missiles

astra python mica

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anti tank guided missile

amogha nag

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anti tank guided missile

helina samho

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 The Defence Ministry 5 Departments

1. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 2. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE [Link] of Ex-

PRODUCTION Servicemen Welfare (DESW)

[Link] of Military
Affairs (DMA)
5. DEFENCE RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

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INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES

RAW ISI MI6

CIA MOSSAD KGB

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RANK STRUCTURE - INDIAN ARMED FORCES

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 equivalent ranks of JCO’S

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 equivalent ranks of NCO’S

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Military Training Institutions

INFANTRY SCHOOL SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY

(mHOW AND BELGaum) DEOLALI, MAHARASHTRA

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Military Training Institutions

COLLEGE OF military ENGINNERING MILITARY COLLEGE OF ELECTRONICS AND

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA MECHaNICAL ENGINEERING, sECUNDERABAD

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Military Training Institutions

NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE

DELHI WELLINGTON, TAMIL NADU

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Military Training Institutions

MILITARY COLLEGE OF INSTITUTE FOR DEFENcE STUDIES &

TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, MHOW ANALYSIS, NEW DELHI

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Military Training Institutions

HIGH ALTITUDE WELFARE SCHOOL INDIAN NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

GULMARG, J&K (PROPOSED), GURGAON, HARYANA

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Military Training Institutions

EME SCHOOL ARMY WAR COLLEGE/ COLLEGE OF COMBAT

VADODARA, GUJARAT MHOW, MP

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 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY, KHADAKWASLA, PUNE

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SCALP / Storm Shadow (MBDA) — cruise missile

Role: Long-range, air-launched,

stand-off, terrain-hugging cruise
missile for deep strike.
Origin / Manufacturer: Europe —
MBDA (Storm Shadow / SCALP EG).
Speed - Subsonic

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HAMMER (Highly Agile Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range)

Role: Modular precision-guided

glide/stand-off bomb.
Origin: European/MBDA family
(AASM/HAMMER variants).
Range: ~60–70 km, depending on
launcher conditions.

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SkyStriker — loitering munition (loitering/“suicide” drone

Role: Loitering munition (kamikaze

drone) for surveillance and target
detonation.
Origin/Manufacturer: Israeli
Endurance: Tens of minutes to a few
hours, depending on variant and payload.
Range: Tactical to operational ranges,
tens to low hundreds of km based on
launch platform and communication link.

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AWACS (Airborne Warning & Control System)

Role: Wide-area airborne radar and battle-management platform (C2,

target detection, fighter control).
Typical examples (IAF fleet): A-50/Phalcon style AWACS and smaller
DRDO AEW&C platforms (publicly known types vary).
Capabilities: Long-range radar horizon, track dozens–hundreds of
air/surface contacts, datalinks to fighters, early warning, and
command & control.
Notable: Provided real-time situational awareness and tasking
during the operation.

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Indian Air Force (IAF)

Establishment: October 8, 1932;

became Royal Indian Air Force in
1947; 'Royal' dropped in 1950.
Motto:"Touch the Sky with Glory"
(11th chapter of the Gita).
IAF Day: October 8

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CHIEF OF AIR STAFF

air chief marshall amar preet singh

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FATHER OF INDIAN AIRFORCE

SUBROTO MUKHERJEE

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New Indian Air Force Ensign
The IAF Crest features the Ashoka
lion at the top with “सत्यमेव जयते” in
Devanagari below. Below is a
Himalayan eagle representing the
IAF's fighting spirit, encircled by a
light blue ring that contains “भारतीय
वायु सेना.” The IAF motto "नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्"
is inscribed in golden Devanagari
beneath the eagle.

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 commands of indian air force
(WESTERN AIR COMMAND CENTRAL AIR COMMAND
(nEW DELHI) (PRAYAGRAJ)
EASTERN AIR COMMAND
(SHILLONG)
SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND
(GANDHI NAGAR)

TRAINING COMMAND MAINTENANCE COMMAND

(BENGALURU) (NAGPUR)

SOUTHERN COMMAND
(THIRUVANANTHAPURAM)

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air force training institute

flying intructors school (FIS) transport training wing (ttw)

tambaram, tamil nadu yelahanka, karnataka

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air force training institute

paratroopers training school (PTS) navigation training school

agra, uttar pradesh hyderabad, telangana

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air force training institute

college of air warfare (CAW) air force technical college

secunderabad, telangana bengaluru, karnataka

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air force training institute

institute of aerospace medicine (iam) air force adminstrative college (afac)

bengaluru, karnataka coimbatore, tamil nadu

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air force training institute

air force academy flying intructors school (FIS)

dundiga, telangana tambaram, tamil nadu

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 Combat Aircrafts
1. DASSAULT RAFALE
• French origin
• It is a twin engine, multirole fighter aircraft.
• Manufactured by Dassault Aviation
• There are 36 Rafales with IAF
2. HAL TEJAS
• Indian origin
• It is single engine, 4.5 generation, multirole,
combat aircraft.
• Manufactured by HAL
 Combat Aircrafts
3, SUKHOI SU 30 MKI
• Russian origin along with India

T e m p l a t e
• Twin engine, 4.5 generation, multirole fighter aircraft.
• Manufactured by Russia’s Sukhoi design bureau along
with HAL.
4. MIRAGE 2000

P r e s e n t a t i o n
• French origin
• It is multirole, delta wing, fighter jet.
• Manufactured by Dassault Aviation
5. JAGUAR
• UK-French origin
• Twin turbo engine attack helicopter
• Manufactured by SEPECAT
 Transport Aircrafts

T e m p l a t e
Boeing 737 (United states) Ilyushin Il-76 (SOVIET UNION) Antonov An-32 (UKRAINE)

P r e s e n t a t i o n
Dornier Do 228 (GERMANY) C-130J Super Hercules (Usa) Boeing C-17 (USA)
 Helicopters

T e m p l a t e
HAL Dhruv (INDIA) TYPE- UTILITY Mil Mi-17 (RUSSIA) TYPE-

P r e s e n t a t i o n
HAL RUDRA (INDIA) TYPE- ATTACK
UTILITY

Boeing AH-64 Apache( (USA) HAL Prachand (INDIA)

Mil Mi-24 (RUSSIA) TYPE- ATTACK
TYPE-ATTACK TYPE- ATTACK
 Reconnaissance aircraft

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T e m p l a t e
P r e s e n t a t i o n
gLOBAL 5000 (United States) GULF STREAM G100 Boeing 707 (United states)
(ISREAL)

Gulf stream III

(UNITED STATES)
 Trainer Aircrafts
1. BAE HAWK
• UK origin
• Trainer aircraft
2. HTT 40
• India origin
HAL HJT-16 Kiran( (INDIA)
• Basic Trainer Aircraft BAE Hawk(uK) ADVANCED TRAINER INTERMEDIATE TRAINER
3. PILATUS
• Switzerland origin
• Trainer aircraft
4. HAL KIRAN
• India origin
Pilatus PC-7 (Switzerland)
• Trainer aircraft HAL HTT-40 (INDIA) BASIC TRAINerE
Trainer
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indian navy
Established: 1612 (as East India
Company’s Navy) Modernized:
1950
HQ: New Delhi
Motto : May the Lord of Ocean be
auspicious unto us (Taken from
Taittiriya Upanishad)
Navy Day : 4th December

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 commands of indian navy

WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

(MUMBAI)

EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

(VISHAKHAPATANAM)

SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND

(KOCHI)

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indian navy training establishments

Naval War College (INS Mandovi) institute of naval medicine

(goa) (colaba, mumbai)

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ina

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 important personalities of indian navy

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project 75 - SUBMARINES (KALVARI CLASS)

ins kalvari ins khanderi

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project 75 - SUBMARINES (KALVARI CLASS)

ins karanj ins vela

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project 75 - SUBMARINES (KALVARI CLASS)

ins vagir ins vagsheer

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 project 17 a - FRIGATES (nILGIRI CLASS)

ins nilgiri ins udaygiri

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 project 17 a - FRIGATES (nILGIRI CLASS)

ins taragiri ins mahendragiri

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 project 17 a - FRIGATES (nILGIRI CLASS)

ins himgiri ins dunagiri

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 project 17 a - FRIGATES (nILGIRI CLASS)

ins vindhyagiri

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project 15 B - DESTROYERS (VISHAKHAPATANAM CLASS)

ins vishakhapatnam ins maramugao

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 project 17 a

ins imphal ins surat

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 FORCEs and THEIR motto

assam rifles (1835) home guard (1946) itbp (24 october, 1962)
(freinds of the hill people) (nishkam seva) (valour, steadfastness, commitment)

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 FORCEs and THEIR motto

ncc (15 july, 1948) cisf (10 march, 1969) military nursing services (1 oct, 1926)
(unity and discipline) (protection and security) (service with a smile)

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 FORCEs and THEIR motto

ndrf (2006) coast guard (1 feb, 1977) bsf (1 december 1965)

(saving lives and beyond) (we protect) (jeevan paryant kartavya)

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 FORCEs and THEIR motto

crpf (27 july, 1939) territorial army (9 october, 1949) nsg (16 OCTOBER 1984)
(SERVICE AND LOYALTY) (savdhani VA shoorta) (sARVATRA SARVOTTAM SURAKSHA)

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 EXERCISES

EXERCISE DHARMA GUARDIAN EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST

(iNDIA AND jAPAN) INDIA AND NEPAL MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE

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 EXERCISES

EXERCISE VINBAX EXERCISE AYUTTHAYA EXERCISE DOSTI

(INDIA-VIETNAM) INDIA-THAILAND INDIA-MALDIVES-SRILANKA

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 EXERCISES

EXERCISE DESERT CYCLONE EXERCISE KHANJAR EXERCISE SADA TANSEEQ

INDIA-UAE INDIA-KRGYZSTAN INDIA-SOUDI ARABIA

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 EXERCISES

EXERCISE TIGER TRIUMPH EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI EXERCISE SAMUDRA LAKSHMAN

INDIA-USA INDIA-SRILANKA INDIA-MALAYSIA

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 EXERCISES

BOLD KURUKSHETRA EXERCISE AL NAGAH EXERCISE SHAKTI

INDIA-SINGAPORE INDIA-OMAN INDIA-FRANCE

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important operATIONS operation polo

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operation smiling budhha

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operation meghdoot - 1984

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operation pawan - SRILANKA

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operation cactus - MALDIVES 1988

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operation shakti

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operation talwar - KARGIL WAR 1999

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operation safed sagar - KARGIL WAR 1999

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operation neer - MALDIVES 2014

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operation sanjeevani - 2020

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operation ganga - UKRAINE 2022

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operation dost - TUKREY AND SYRIA 2023

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operation kaveri - SUDAN 2023

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operation samudra setu

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operation ajay - ISRAEL GAZA WAR 2023

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operation karuna - MYANMAR 2023

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EX. DRONE KAVACH
Conducted by : Spear Corps of the Indian Army.
Place : Arunachal Pradesh
Held from September 25 to 28, 2025.
Focus : Next-generation drone warfare and counter-drone technologies.

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Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25)
Singapore hosted an exercise
where the Indian Navy showcased
it’s submarine rescue capabilities.
It was the first dive of India’s
Deep Submergence Rescue
Vehicle (DSRV) outside the Indian
Ocean Region.
The event took place aboard INS
Nistar by the Submarine Rescue
Unit (East).
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Exercise 'AMOGH FURY'
The Indian Army held a significant firepower exercise called 'AMOGH
FURY.'
It was organized by the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army.
The drill occurred at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar
Desert.

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Exercise Achook prahar'
The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully
carried out the high-altitude exercise Achook Prahar in Arunachal
Pradesh.

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Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0

The Indian Army conducted

Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in
Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing
multi-domain warfare
capabilities with indigenous
technology and joint drills.

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Ex Trishul’
“Ex Trishul” is a tri-service
exercise by India along the
Western Front with Pakistan.
It aims to enhance interoperability
and joint combat readiness among
the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Scheduled from October 30 to
November 10, 2025, it will occur in
Gujarat and Rajasthan, focusing
on integrated operations across
land, sea, and air.

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Exercise 'AMOGH FURY'
The Indian Army held a significant firepower exercise called 'AMOGH
FURY.'
It was organized by the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army.
The drill occurred at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar
Desert.

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AUSTRAHIND 2025,
The fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise,
AUSTRAHIND 2025, will be held in Perth, Australia.
This exercise involves a 120-member Indian Army contingent led by a
Battalion of Gorkha Rifles.

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Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025
Exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 is the 11ᵗʰ edition of the bilateral joint
military exercise conducted between the armies of India and Sri Lanka.

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Samudra Shakti – 2025
India and Indonesia are
conducting the 5th 'Samudra
Shakti – 2025' naval exercise in
Visakhapatnam to enhance
maritime cooperation.
Initiated in 2018, the exercise
aims to improve interoperability,
mutual understanding, and share
best practices in naval
operations.

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Samudra Shakti – 2025
India and Indonesia are
conducting the 5th 'Samudra
Shakti – 2025' naval exercise in
Visakhapatnam to enhance
maritime cooperation.
Initiated in 2018, the exercise
aims to improve interoperability,
mutual understanding, and share
best practices in naval
operations.

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Exercise Ocean Sky
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 is
hosted by the Spanish Air Force
at Gando Air Base, Spain.
Allied nations participating
include India, Germany, Greece,
Portugal, and the United States.
The Indian Air Force is
showcasing its Su-30MKI fighter
jets.

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Exercise Suryakiran
Suryakiran is a bilateral military exercise between India and Nepal.
It aims to enhance cooperation and interoperability of their armed
forces.
The 19th edition started in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

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IN–RoKN
The inaugural bilateral naval exercise, IN–RoKN, occurred at Busan
Naval Base, South Korea.
Aimed to enhance maritime cooperation, naval interoperability, and
strengthen strategic ties between India and the Republic of Korea

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Bongosagar 2025
Bangladesh and the Indian Navy participated in the 5th Naval Exercise
Bongosagar 2025 in the Bay of Bengal in March 2025.
Bangladesh deployed BNS Abu Ubaidah, and India was represented by
INS Ranvir.

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DUSTLIK-VI 2025
Uzbekistan participated alongside
India in the joint military exercise
DUSTLIK-VI 2025. conducted at the
Foreign Training Node in Pune.
The exercise focused on Joint
Multi-Domain Sub-Conventional
Operations in a semi-urban
scenario, involving India’s JAT
Regiment and Indian Air Force with
the Uzbekistan Army.

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Sagarmatha Friendship-2025
The Nepali Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army launched the
fourth joint exercise,Sagarmatha Friendship-2025, in Kathmandu.

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iNDIA AND GREECE NAVAL EXERCISE
India and Greece successfully conducted their first ever bilateral naval
exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, marking an important step in
strengthening defence ties. INS Trikand and HS Themistokles
participated in it.

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Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX)
INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class
stealth frigate of the Indian Navy,
participated in the Japan-India
Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) 2025
in Yokosuka, Japan.
The exercise highlights increasing
defense cooperation between India
and Japan.
Both nations share a Special
Strategic and Global Partnership.

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The Indian Coast Guard launched two Advanced Fast Patrol Vessels,
ICG Ship Ajit and ICG Ship Aparajit, at Goa Shipyard Limited.

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PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IIT MANIPUR AND ASSAM RIFLES

IIT Manipur partnered with Assam

Rifles to advance drone technology
for defense and security.
A Memorandum of Understanding
was signed at Mantripukhri,
launching an Advanced Drone
Training and Refresher Course.

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AMCA fighter aircraft ENGINE
France and India are jointly
developing a 120-kilonewton jet
engine for the AMCA fighter
aircraft.
The project involves India's DRDO
and France's Safran, with an
estimated cost of $7 billion.
Initial AMCA aircraft will use GE-
414 engines, while future aircraft
will be powered by the co-
developed engine.

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AMCA fighter aircraft ENGINE
France and India are jointly
developing a 120-kilonewton jet
engine for the AMCA fighter
aircraft.
The project involves India's DRDO
and France's Safran, with an
estimated cost of $7 billion.
Initial AMCA aircraft will use GE-
414 engines, while future aircraft
will be powered by the co-
developed engine.

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wORLD HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD BUILT BY BRO
The highest motorable road at 19,400 feet in Ladakh’s Mig La Pass was
built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Himank.
This surpasses the previous record at Umling La Pass, showcasing
BRO's expertise in high-altitude construction.

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INS ANDROTH
INS Androth, India's second anti-submarine warfare shallow water
craft, was commissioned on 6 October 2025 at Naval Dockyard,
Visakhapatnam.
It is part of the Arnala-class series, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders
& Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.

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ICGS ADAMYA
The ICGS Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels,
was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha.
Built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
It enhances India's coastal security and patrolling capabilities.

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INS SAVITRI
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the
Indian Navy visited Port Victoria, Seychelles; Port Louis, Mauritius and
Port Beira, Mozambique as part of its Operational Deployment to the
Indian Ocean Region.

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INS IKSHAK
INS Ikshak, the third Survey Vessel Large (SVL), was commissioned
into the Indian Navy at Naval Base Kochi. It was built by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata.

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INS MAHE
INS Mahe commissioned
at Naval Dockyard,
Mumbai.
Mascot: Cheetah,
symbolizing speed and
focus.
Designed and built by Cochin
Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
Lead ship of the eight-vessel Mahe-
class series.
Over 80% indigenous content.

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INS UDAYGIRI ins himgiri

The Indian Navy will commission the advanced Project 17A stealth frigates,
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on August 26, 2025, at the Visakhapatnam
Naval Base.

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INS UDAYGIRI ins himgiri

The Indian Navy will commission the advanced Project 17A stealth frigates,
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on August 26, 2025, at the Visakhapatnam
Naval Base.

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INS UDAYGIRI ins himgiri

The Indian Navy will commission the advanced Project 17A stealth frigates,
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on August 26, 2025, at the Visakhapatnam
Naval Base.

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INS ANJADIP
The Indian Navy commissioned
Anjadip to enhance coastal
defense and anti-submarine
warfare.
It is the third of eight ASW Shallow
Water Craft.
Commissioned in Chennai.
Built indigenously by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers with
L&T.

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COAST GUARD GLOBAL SUMMIT

The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit will be held in Chennai in 2027.
Venue : Rome, Italy

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SAMUDRA PRATAP
Samudra Pratap is the Indian Coast
Guard's first Pollution Control
Vessel, enhancing maritime
environmental protection.
Built at Goa Shipyard Limited.
It demonstrates India's increasing
self-reliance in defense
shipbuilding through the
Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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ins kadmatt
Participated in Papua New
Guinea's 50th Independence Day.
Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare
Corvette.
Commissioned in January 2016.
Named after Kadmat Island,
Lakshadweep, India.
Primary role: Protects ships and
ports from enemy submarine
attacks.

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ins aravali
INS Aravali, the Indian Navy’s new
base, was commissioned in
Gurugram on 12th September
2025.
This base enhances the Navy's
administrative and logistical
capabilities, improving India’s
Maritime Domain Awareness
(MDA).

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samudra pradakshina
The first all-women tri-service
sailing circumnavigation
expedition is named Samudra
Pradakshina.
Flagged off by the Defence
Minister, it symbolizes Nari Shakti,
Armed Forces unity, Aatmanirbhar
Bharat, and India's maritime
vision.

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tejas mark 1a
India has approved the purchase of 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for
₹62,000 crore, enhancing the Indian Air Force and promoting self-
reliance in defense manufacturing.
This order adds to a previous purchase of 83 jets, totaling 180 Tejas
Mark 1A aircraft ordered.

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india & australia defence agreements
In October 2025, India and
Australia signed key defense
agreements during Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to
Canberra.
The agreements focus on
improving strategic and military
collaboration in defense
manufacturing, cybersecurity,
maritime awareness, and joint
military exercises.

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lanza-n 3d air survellance radar
Tata Advanced Systems installed
the first Lanza-N 3D Air
Surveillance Radar on an Indian
warship.
The Lanza-N radar system is
optimized for long-range air
defense and anti-missile
operations, ideal for the Indian
Ocean's conditions.

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ran samwad-2025
‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’ tri-service
dialogue has started in MP.
It unites Army, Navy, and Air
Force representatives to discuss
war-related issues.
The event is organized under the
Chief of Defence Staff's
guidance by HQ Integrated
Defence Staff and CENJOWS.

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bhairav commando battalions

Bhairav the new commando battalions being raised by the Indian Army to
enhance strike capabilities.

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veer
Pravaig, located in Bengaluru,
introduced VEER, India's first
indigenous electric vehicle for
defense.
The VEER EV, developed under
the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative,
includes stealth features, high
terrain mobility, and rapid field-
repair capability.
It is tailored for contemporary
military missions.

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combined commanders conference 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Combined
Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata on September 15, 2025.
The theme, “Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future,” focuses
on reforms, transformation, and operational preparedness in India's
defense sector.

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india’s first defence manufacturing plant in africa
India has launched its first
defense manufacturing plant in
Africa at Berrechid, Morocco, via
Tata Advanced Systems Maroc.
The plant focuses on producing
Wheeled Armoured Platforms and
marks a significant step in the
Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for
self-reliance in defense
production.

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COAST GUARD GLOBAL SUMMIT

The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit will be held in Chennai in 2027.

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Agni Prime missile
India tested the Agni Prime missile from a rail-based launcher,
improving mobile strategic defense.
The Agni Prime (Agni-P) has a range of 2,000 km and is lighter, more
accurate, and faster to deploy than previous missiles in the Agni series.

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MIG 21 fighter jet
The MIG 21 fighter jet will retire from the Indian Air Force in 2025 after
62 years of service.
Inducted in 1963 at Air Force Station Chandigarh, the MiG-21 was
India's first supersonic fighter and a key component of the IAF for
decades.

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national conclave on ex-servicemen welfare
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the National Conclave 2025 on Ex-
Servicemen Welfare.
The two-day event was organized by the Department of Ex-Servicemen
Welfare (DESW).
Theme: “Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare.”

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armed forces flag day

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on December 7 to honor India's

military personnel.

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operation hawkeye
Operation Hawkeye is a US-Jordan military effort in Syria aimed at
targeting ISIS infrastructure and fighters.
It included overnight airstrikes on over 70 ISIS targets using precision-
guided weapons.

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operation sindhu

Operation Sindhu: Evacuation of Indian citizens during the 2025 Iran-Israel

conflict.

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operation tandav
“Operation Tandav” is a May 2025
media presentation by the Indian
Armed Forces, using “Shiv Tandav
Stotram” to symbolize India's
strong anti-terrorism response.
It emphasizes past operations like
surgical strikes and Balakot
airstrikes, showcasing India's firm
stance against terrorism and its
sponsors under “Operation
Sindoor.”

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saksham

The Indian Army has introduced

SAKSHAM, an indigenous
Counter-Unmanned Aerial System
(UAS) Grid, enhancing India's air
defense and counter-drone
capabilities. Developed with
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),
SAKSHAM stands for Situational
Awareness for Kinetic Soft and
Hard Kill Assets Management.

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galwan war memorial

The highest war memorial was inaugurated in Galwan, Ladakh.

It honors twenty Indian soldiers who died in the 2020 clash with China.

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submarine khabarovsk
Russia launched the nuclear-powered submarine “Khabarovsk” on
November 1 at the Sevmash shipyard.
It is designed to carry the Poseidon Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
(UUV), a nuclear-powered torpedo with extensive range capabilities.

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DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha
University signed a Memorandum
of Understanding.
The agreement aims to enhance
cooperation in defense and
homeland security research and
training.
It includes joint research projects,
PhD and fellowship programs,
capacity building initiatives, and
technology support for security
forces.

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hyunmoo-5 missile

South Korea has unveiled the

Hyunmoo-5, its most powerful
ballistic missile, also known as
the “Monster Missile.” This 36-ton,
16-meter-long road-mobile missile
is designed for deep-penetration
and bunker-busting missions.

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nsg special operation training centre
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, laid the foundation stone for the
NSG's Special Operations Training Centre in Manesar, Haryana.
The facility aims to provide advanced training in counter-terrorism,
tactical response, and crisis management for NSG personnel.

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General Anil Chauhan authored the
book "Ready, Relevant and Resurgent
II: Shaping a Future Ready Force"
released by Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh in New Delhi.

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president draupadi murmu flying rafale jet

President Droupadi Murmu flew a

Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air
Force Station on October 29, 2025,
becoming the first Indian
President to do so.
Ambala is home to the IAF’s 17
Squadron “Golden Arrows” and
has been crucial to India’s Rafale
operations since 2020.

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president draupadi murmu flying rafale jet

President Droupadi Murmu flew a

Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air
Force Station on October 29, 2025,
becoming the first Indian
President to do so.
Ambala is home to the IAF’s 17
Squadron “Golden Arrows” and
has been crucial to India’s Rafale
operations since 2020.

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india and us defence framework agreement

India and the US signed a 10-year

Defence Framework Agreement in
Kuala Lumpur.
The agreement strengthens the
US–India Major Defence
Partnership.
It outlines long-term cooperation in
defence technology, joint military
exercises, and information sharing.

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india and brazil mou for scorpene class submarine
India signed a tripartite MoU with Brazil to enhance maritime and
defense cooperation for Scorpene-class submarines.
It involves the Indian Navy, Brazilian Navy, and Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders Limited.

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cyclone ditwah
India initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka after Cyclone
Ditwah.
The operation included deploying Indian naval ships, such as INS Vikrant
and INS Udaygiri, to deliver essential relief materials to Colombo.

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international fleet review 2025
India’s first indigenous aircraft
carrier, INS Vikrant, and frigate INS
Udaygiri will represent the Indian
Navy at the International Fleet
Review (IFR) 2025 in Colombo, Sri
Lanka, from November 27 to 29.
This event celebrates the Sri Lanka
Navy's 75th anniversary and
includes participation from various
countries' naval ships and
delegations.

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CHO LA AND DOK LA PASSED OPENED FOR TOURISTS
The Chief Minister of Sikkim declared Cho La and Dok La passes open for
tourists under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative to promote border
tourism and national heritage & strengthening infrastructure.
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence
and Ministry of Tourism.

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INSV KAUNDINYA
INSV Kaundinya represents India's ancient maritime traditions,
chosen by the Indian Navy.
Named after legendary mariner Kaundinya, known for historic sea
voyages to Southeast Asia.
The journey will start in Porbandar, Gujarat, and end in Muscat, Oman.

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anant shastra air defence system
Developed by: DRDO with Bharat
Electronics Limited and Bharat
Dynamics Limited
Capabilities: Highly mobile, agile,
with a range of approximately 30
km
Integration:Compatible with MR-
SAM, Akash, Spyder, and Sudarshan
S-400 systems
Deployment:To be stationed along
western and northern borders

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garuda 2025 air exercise
The Indian Air Force contingent arrived in France for the Garuda-2025
air exercise at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.
This bilateral exercise symbolizes the strong strategic cooperation
between India and France in defense and aviation.

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