General Awareness

DEFENCE - December 2018

Dec 2018

Dec 18, 2024

India, Sri Lanka Joint Naval Exercise

Aiming to strengthen India-Sri Lanka naval ties, the 2024 edition of the Sri Lanka–India Exercise (SLINEX) is taking place in Visakhapatnam between December 17 and 20.
The Indian Navy's INS Sumitra, a naval offshore patrol vessel, is participating alongside a Special Forces team. Sri Lanka has deployed SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, with its own Special Forces team.
The exercise is being conducted in two phases -- the harbour phase and the sea phase.
Established in 2005, SLINEX highlights the robust maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, fostering interoperability and strengthening naval ties.

Dec 17, 2024

US Armed Forces Test 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile

The U.S. military successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as 'Dark Eagle,' bringing it closer to being fielded as a crucial asset in modern warfare. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile's ability to travel at speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour (Mach 5), and its capability to strike distant and well-defended targets.
This achievement marks a major milestone in hypersonic technology development for the U.S. military, with future operational deployment planned by 2025.

Macron Ally François Bayrou New French Prime Minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as Prime Minister, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left his authority dwindling by the day.
Macron's office made the announcement a week after the former office holder Michel Barnier lost a vote of no confidence, forcing him to submit his resignation.
Bayrou is the leader of the centrist MoDem party and a political heavyweight from south-western France. A former Education Minister, and Mayor of the south-western town of Pau, he has been an ally and close confidente to Emmanuel Macron since he swept to power in 2017.

Dec 16, 2024

India, France, UAE Strengthen Defence Ties with 'Desert Knight' Air Combat Exercise

India, France, and the UAE have initiated the trilateral air combat exercise "Desert Knight" over the Arabian Sea. This operation aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability among their air forces, and prepare for complex combat scenarios. Conducted in a strategically important region, the exercise underscores growing trilateral ties amid evolving global security challenges and geopolitical tensions.

Dec 14, 2024

India, France, UAE Strengthen Defence Ties with Desert Knight Air Combat Exercise

India, France and the UAE held a major air combat exercise, 'Desert Knight,' over the Arabian Sea. The operation aimed to enhance trilateral defence cooperation and foster better interoperability among their air forces during complex combat scenarios.
Spanning three days, the combat drills featured India's Su-30MKI and Jaguar jets, France's Rafale fighters, and the UAE's F-16 aircraft. The exercise included complex aerial manoeuvres and mission scenarios. Indian Air Force (IAF) jets launched from bases along India's western front, while French and UAE aircraft operated from the Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
This marks the second Desert Knight exercise, following the first session in January this year (2024).

Dec 13, 2024

CCS Clears Rs. 20,000 crore Make in India Projects for Su-30 Fighter Jets, 100 K-9 Howitzers

In a major success for Make in India in defence sector, the Cabinet Committee on Security cleared two major projects worth around Rs. 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.
The 12 SU-30MKI jets for the Indian Air Force would be licensed manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Nashik facility and cost around Rs. 13,000 crore.
The order for 100 K-9 self-propelled howitzers to be made by Larsen and Toubro at Hazira in Gujarat is a repeat order as already 100 of them have been inducted into the Army.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26