Current Affairs - Defence

"Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023" is being conducted in Aundh, Pune, emphasizing collaboration between the Indian and Sri Lankan military forces to address challenges and contribute to regional security.

'Amini' is the fourth vessel of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Project, successfully launched by the Indian Navy, showcasing advancements in indigenous shipbuilding.

The 62nd Foundation Day Parade Ceremony of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on November 10, 2023. The ceremony was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who praised the ITBP for its role in guarding the India-China border.

The exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23 between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy occurred in the Northern Bay of Bengal. The participating ships included the Indian Navy's Kuthar, Kiltan, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier, along with Bangladesh Navy's Abu Bakr, Abu Ubaidah, and MPA.

The United States military conducted a Minuteman III missile launch recently, showcasing its nuclear capability. The Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is part of the US's nuclear triad. The triad is a combination of ICBMs, submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers. The US maintains a nuclear triad to ensure that it has a second-strike capability in the event of a nuclear attack.