Current Affairs - Defence

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.

SARVATRA is a cutting-edge Multispan Mobile Bridging System developed by Armament and Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It plays a crucial role in enhancing connectivity and logistical efficiency for the Indian Army, featuring a truck-mounted design for swift setup and robust construction using aluminium alloy.

The joint military exercise, Sada Tanseeq, is the result of collaboration between India and Saudi Arabia, showcasing a significant boost in bilateral ties. The exercise involves the Royal Saudi Land Forces and a Battalion from the Brigade of the Guards (Mechanised Infantry) of the Indian Army.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has commenced Steadfast Defender 2024, its most extensive military exercise since the Cold War, involving over 90,000 troops, more than 50 ships, and various aircraft, with a focus on responding to potential aggression, particularly from Russia.