Current Affairs - Defence

India's decision to fence the entire 1643-kilometer-long Indo-Myanmar border, as announced by Home Minister Amit Shah, underscores the nation's commitment to bolstering border security and surveillance capabilities. This initiative aims to strengthen security measures along the Indo-Myanmar border region.

INS Sumitra played a crucial role in responding to a distress call and rescuing the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel (FV) Iman in the Gulf of Aden during anti-piracy operations.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to showcase its aerial prowess in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, scheduled for 17 February 2024, at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer. This exercise aims to demonstrate the IAF's offensive and defensive capabilities, both during the day and night.

The US State Department has approved the possible foreign military sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones to India, including 15 SeaGuardian drones for the Navy and eight each of the land version, SkyGuardian, for the Army and the Indian Air Force.

The Indian Navy designates 2024 as the 'Year of Naval Civilians,' prioritizing comprehensive Civilian HR Management to enhance administrative efficiency and employee welfare.