Indigenous of Defence Supply
The army is aiming to stop all imports of ammunition from FY 2025. Reasons for Boost in Indigenous Defence Supply:
Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Belarus recently launched drills involving missiles and warplanes capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons. About Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Ref: Source UPSC IAS
MQ-9B Predator Drone
The Army and the Indian Air Force will likely have their MQ-9B Predator Drones in Gorakhpur and Sarsawa. About MQ-9B
FWD-200B Unmanned Aircraft
Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence unveiled the FWD-200B, India’s first indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft. About FWD-200B unmanned aircraft: Capacity Key features:
Crystal Maze 2
The Indian Air Force has successfully tested a new version of a medium-range ballistic missile known as Crystal Maze 2.
DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently testing a prototype of the DURGA-2 system, a cutting-edge directed energy
GPS spoofing
GPS spoofing, also known as GPS simulation, refers to the practice of manipulating or tricking a GPS receiver by broadcasting
Operation Iron Shield
Operation Iron Shield consists of a multi-layered defense shield that blocked Iran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory.
Strategic Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Indian government’s renewed focus on developing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) due to their strategic significance in the
Military reconnaissance satellite
Military reconnaissance satellite launched by South Korea coincides with North Korea’s plans to deploy multiple spy satellites. About Military spy