Current Affairs - Defence

The Surface Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air defence missile system, successfully tested by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh, is designed as a 'Surface to Air Missile,' marking a significant achievement in the IAF's strategic self-reliance efforts.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) from Pune has entered into a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence for the 10-year procurement of Electronic Fuzes, promoting self-reliance in ammunition.

INS Tarmugli, originally named INS Tillanchang, was recently re-inducted by the Indian Navy after undergoing repairs and upgrades at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ship had been gifted to the Maldives, renamed MCGS Huravee, and was returned to India after decommissioning in May 2023 due to changing diplomatic relations.

The Defence Ministry's approval of Rs 2800 Crore is directed towards enhancing the Indian Army's artillery capabilities through the acquisition of rockets for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems.

A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the VINBAX-2023 exercise, aiming to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, and share best practices between India and Vietnam.