Current Affairs - Defence

The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrived in Guam, United States of America, for Exercise Sea Dragon 24, signalling its participation in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise led by the US Navy.

The Indian and Japanese Coast Guards successfully conducted the joint exercise 'Sahyog Kaijin' off the coast of Chennai. This collaborative effort, initiated on January 8, aimed at enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and pollution response at sea.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test demonstrated the system’s capability to intercept high-speed unmanned aerial targets at very low altitudes.

The Indian Navy has recently acquired the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, marking a significant enhancement in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

The Indian Army has declared 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption,' reflecting its dedication to leveraging technology.