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1. INS RANVIR PARTICIPATES IN EXERCISE BONGOSAGAR 2025

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted inBay of Bengal this week.

Important points:

• The exercise saw participation ofINS Ranvir from Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from Bangladesh Navy.
• The exercise enhanced interoperability between the two navies, facilitating collaborative responses to shared maritime security challenges.
• The exercise provided the opportunity for both navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations. 
• The exercise has strengthened coordination and confidence between the two navies thereby improving the ability to undertake coordinated operations and respond swiftly and effectively against emerging threats at sea.
• The enhanced synergy of naval operations between the two navies is the testament to the shared commitment of countering global security challenges towards security and stability in the region promoting Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative of India.
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2. INDIAN NAVAL SHIP IMPHAL TO PARTICIPATE IN MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• Indian Naval Ship Imphal makes her maiden port call at Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, on 10 Mar 25. 

Important points:

• The ship will participate in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on 12 March 2025. 
• The visit of INS Imphal is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. 
•  Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, will be the Chief Guest at the celebrations. 
• The planned interactions are firmly underpinned by India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) espoused by the Hon’ble Prime Minister exactly a decade ago at Mauritius on the occasion of the commissioning of MCGS Barracuda, the first Indian-built warship to be inducted into the Mauritius National Coast Guard on 12th March 2015. 
• Commissioned in December 2023, Imphal is the third of the four Project 15B (Visakhapatnam class) indigenous destroyers. 
• Equippedwith state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and machinery, she ranks amongst the largest and most technologically advanced warships in the world.

3. IAF’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine.

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 09, 2025.

Important points:

• Shri Rajnath Singh, the first Raksha Mantri to visit the institute,was briefed about the unique role of IAM in pilot training, their medical evaluation and aeromedical research.
• He also launched the Indian Council of Medical Research Extramural Research Project: Centre for Advanced Research at the institute. 
• The title of the project is ‘Space Psychology: Selection and Behavioural Health Training of Astronauts & Astronaut Designates for Indian Space Missions’.

4. First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 09, 2025. 

Important points:

• The ceremony is a testimony to India’s progress towards Aatmanirbharta in defence and the Government’s commitment towards enhanced public-private partnership. 
• A fuselage is the main body section of the aircraft which holds the pilot, passengers and cargo, while the rear fuselage supports the tail section and its associated components. 
• Raksha Mantri described HAL as the fuselage of the country’s defence and aerospace sector, with private companies such as L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems and VEM Technologies playing the role of rear fuselage, supporting HAL. 
•  HAL had placed orders on variousIndian private companies such as L&T, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies and Lakshmi Mission Works (LMW) for supplying major modules for the 83 LCA Mk1A contract.
•  With this supply, a major structure module produced by an Indian private partner will be integrated into the LCA Mk1A aircraft, enabling HAL to meet additional delivery commitments for IAF from 2025-26 onwards. 
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5. DELIVERY OF EIGHTH MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 11 (YARD 79)

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• Induction ceremony of theeighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11(Yard 79) was held on 07 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

Important points:

• The contract for construction and delivery of eight MCA Barges was concluded with a MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 19 February  2021.
•  These Barges have been indigenously designed by the shipyard in collaboration with an Indian Ship Designing firm and successfully model tested at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam to ensure their seaworthiness.
• MCA Barges are proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of Government of India and highlight the Indian Navy’s commitment to encourage MSMEs.
• Seven of these MCA Barges have already been inducted and are providing an impetus to the operational commitments of the Indian Navy by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to IN platforms both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

6. ‘Shaurya Vedanam Utsava’

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• A vibrant display of military might of the Armed Forces, Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, is being showcased for the first time in Motihari, Bihar on March 07, 2025.

Important points:

• The two-day event unfolded with great enthusiasm as it displayed military equipment, martial arts, mass performance by military bands, combat demonstration by special forces, motorcycle, dog show and more.
• The occasion was further enriched by the participation of students from various schools & colleges, NCC cadets and citizens from Bihar.
• As part of the grand festival, the audience was treated to an exhibition featuring notable exhibitslike the T-90 tank, the Indian Army's Main Battle Tank, indigenous K-9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun, BMP vehicles and domestically produced Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a flypast featuring three Su-30 fighter aircraft, two AN 32 Transport Aircraft and Chetak Helicopters.
• The IAF's Akash Ganga team performed a combat free fall from 8,000 feet,thrilling the spectators. 
• Static displays by IAF and the Navy's Models of Aircraft Carriers, Submarine & Destroyers were also featured.
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7. CULMINATION OF INDIAN NAVY’S THEATRE LEVEL OPERATIONAL EXERCISE (TROPEX) - 2025.

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• The 2025 Edition of the Indian Navy’s capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted over a period of three months from Jan to Mar 25. 

Important points:

• The exercise construct included an Amphibious Exercise - AMPHEX, a Joint Work Up Phase focused on precise delivery of ordnance on target, Cyber and Electronic Warfare, and a Tactical Phase.
• The Exercise provided a valuable evaluation of the Navy’s ability to respond to multifarious challenges in a synchronised and integrated manner to defend national maritime security interests.
• TROPEX 25 witnessed participation of 65-70 Indian Naval ships, 9-10 submarines and over 80 aircraft of different types.
• The exercise achieved a very high level of operational synergy in planning and execution of theatre level scenarios with the other Services.
•  It witnessed extensive participation by the units of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard comprising Sukhoi-30, Jaguar, C-130, Flight Refueller and AWACS aircraft, over 600 Infantry troops, and more than 10 ICG ships.
• TROPEX 25 marked the successful culmination of an intense operational campaign designed to assess the Indian Navy’s operational preparedness and material readiness for combat, and reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to remain a Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future-ready Force.

8. INDIAN NAVY'S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON REACHES PHUKET DEEP SEA PORT.

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand.

Important points:

• The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) amidst fanfare of the RTN band. Senior Officer, 1TS, Capt Anshul Kishore along with Commanding Officers of the ships called on Rear Admiral Suwat Donsakul, Commander, Third Naval Area Command. 
• During the port call, the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy will engage in a series of dynamic activities aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing operational synergy. 
• The visit includes professional interactions, yoga sessions, cross training visits, friendly sports fixtures, Naval band performance, and PASSEX.
• The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have maintained a close and friendly relationship, which has strengthened over the years. 
• The visit reinforces better understanding and enhanced interoperability between the two Navies.

9. EXERCISE DESERT HUNT 2025

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur .

Important points:

• The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force, participating together in a simulated combat environment.
• This high-intensity drill was aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and synergy among the three Special Forces units to ensure swift and effective response towards emerging security challenges. 
• The exercise included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls and urban warfare scenarios wherein the combat readiness of the forces was tested under realistic conditions.

10. Pralay missile

Tags: Defence

why in the news?

• India'sPralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan

Impotant points:

• The Pralay missile, India’s first indigenously developed tactical quasi-ballistic missile, was showcased for the first time at the Republic Day parade on Sunday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. 
• Alongside the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Pralay is expected to play a key role in India’s planned Rocket Force. 
• It is reportedly comparable to China’s Dong Feng 12 and Russia’s Iskander missile, the latter having been used in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
• Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warhead

What are the range and payload specifications of the Pralay missile?

• ThePralay missile is a short-range, surface-to-surface weapon with a payload capacity ranging from 500 to 1,000 kg. It boasts an operational range of 150 to 500 kilometres.
• Developed as a canisterised system, the Pralay missile was specifically designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for a tactical conventional missile suitable for battlefield use. It is reportedly capable of carrying various warheads, including high-explosive preformed fragmentation, penetration-cum-blast, and runway denial penetration submunitions.
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