Category: Defence
Directed Energy Weapons
India successfully tested the Mk-II(A) LASER-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system, becoming the fourth nation with advanced LASER weapon capabilities after the US, China, and Russia.
Sonic Weapons
Protesters in Belgrade, Serbia, recently accused authorities of deploying sonic weapons to disperse crowds, a claim denied by Serbian officials.
Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) marks 55 years of operation
Astra MK-III (Gandiva)
India’s most advanced air-to-air missile, Astra MK-III, has been renamed Gandiva, drawing inspiration from Arjuna’s iconic bow in the Mahabharata.
INS Tamal
The commissioning of INS Tamal in June 2025 will mark a significant milestone in India’s journey towards naval self-reliance.
Scramjet Engine
The DRDO has successfully completed a ground test of the scramjet engine for hypersonic missiles, marking a significant milestone in their development.
Atomic Energy Commission
The Union government has re-constituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Vagsheer | Surat | Nilgiri
Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned three frontline platforms—Vagsheer, Surat, and Nilgiri—into service at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Sashastra Seema Bal | Siliguri Corridor
61st Raising Day function of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) held at Siliguri in West Bengal
India’s Hypersonic Missile
DRDO successfully tested India’s first long-range hypersonic missile
VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System)
India successfully flight tests VSHORADS missile
Thermobaric Weapons
Russia’s use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine, exemplified by the ODAB-1500, reflects a broader global trend as several countries invest in this devastating technology for modern warfare.