Defence Current Affairs

India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya

India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya: The Union Ministry of Defense has informed that the ministry would install a secure operating system (OS), indigenously developed, named Maya OS. This OS would replace the existing OS, ‘Microsoft Windows’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 About Maya OS: It is based on open-source Ubuntu software. It would shield against cyber […]

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Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first Radio Frequency to DRDO

Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first Radio Frequency to DRDO: The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), has handed over the first Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker of Akash – the Next Generation Weapon System to Defence Research and Development Organization. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Seeker is a critical and technology intensive subsystem used in Surface-to-Air Missiles and Air-to-Air Missiles

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Pakistan Approves New Security Pact with the US, Signaling a Fresh Start in Defense Cooperation

Pakistan Approves New Security Pact with the US, Signaling a Fresh Start in Defense Cooperation: In a significant development, the federal cabinet of Pakistan has quietly approved the signing of a new security pact with the United States. The Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA) will pave the path for stronger defence links

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Ashok Leyland bags major orders worth Rs 800 crore from Indian Army

Ashok Leyland bags major orders worth Rs 800 crore from Indian Army: Ashok Leyland, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, recently announced that it has secured defence contracts worth Rs 800 crore.These contracts entail the supply of specialized 4×4 Field,Artillery Tractors and 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles to the Indian army within the next 12 months. Daily Current

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INS Sunayna participated in CMF Ex ‘Op Southern Readiness-2023’

INS Sunayna participated in CMF Ex ‘Op Southern Readiness-2023’: INS Sunayna was at Seychelles from 10-12 Jul 23 to participate in Op Southern Readiness 2023 conducted by Combined Maritime Forces(CMF). The visit was aimed at strengthening multilateral ties and enhancing cooperation through CMF exercise which is a multinational initiative aimed at enhancing maritime security, countering

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DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft and Additional Scorpene Submarines

DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft and Additional Scorpene Submarines: On July 13, 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, convened and accepted three key proposals targeted at strengthening India’s naval capabilities. Under the first proposal, the DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of

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L&T signs Master Ship Repair Agreement with US Navy

L&T signs Master Ship Repair Agreement with US Navy: Larsen & Toubro has signed the Master Shipyard Repair Agreement with the US Navy to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in the defense sector. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023 L&T’ Kattupalli Shipyard, near Chennai, a major node in the Southern Defence Corridor, has been undertaking voyage

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Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ concludes at Andaman and Nicobar Command

Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ concludes at Andaman and Nicobar Command: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large-scale joint military exercise ‘X Kavach’ involving assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz An overview of the news Commencing on 23 February 2023, the exercise concluded on 7 April 2023. The

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India and Romania sign first Defence Cooperation Agreement

Romania’s Deputy Defence Minister meets with Indian Defence Secretary: Simona Cojocaru, Romania’s deputy defence minister, recently met with India’s defence secretary, Giridhar Aramane, in New Delhi, where the two countries signed their first Defense Cooperation Agreement. Cojocaru emphasised the significance of the pact, saying that it would provide the basis for expanding their military relationship

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Defence Ministry inks deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore to boost critical weapon system production

Defence Ministry inks deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore to boost critical weapon system production: Under the Buy (Indian) Category, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth over Rs 1,700 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for the procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) (NGMMCB-LR) and BrahMos Missiles.

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