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Defence Current Affairs 05 November 2025
Indigenous Warship or Submarine Every 40 Days
The Indian Navy is rapidly expanding its fleet, inducting a new indigenous warship or submarine roughly every 40 days, according to Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff. This fast-paced growth demonstrates India’s strong focus on achieving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.
Currently, the Navy operates about 145 ships and submarines, with plans to reach a strength of over 200 vessels by 2035. Notably, all 52 ships under construction are being built in Indian shipyards, highlighting domestic manufacturing capability. The Navy also aims to make every component indigenous by 2047.
India’s defence production has tripled in the past decade, surpassing ₹1.5 lakh crore, reflecting growing industrial capacity and confidence—shifting the vision from “Make in India” to “Trust in India.”
India’s First 3D Printed Mobile Drone Units
In a landmark technological achievement, Chennai-based Zuppa and Navi Mumbai-based Divide By Zero (DBZ) have developed India’s first 3D printed Mobile Drone Fabrication Units. This innovation strengthens India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by combining AI, autonomous systems, and additive manufacturing for battlefield deployment.
Using DBZ’s advanced 3D printing technology, these mobile units can produce airframes and components that Zuppa then integrates into mission-ready drones with AI-based control systems. This concept mirrors advanced military manufacturing models seen in the United States, such as Firestorm Labs’ deployable production pods, revolutionising battlefield logistics and rapid drone replenishment.
₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Mega Fund for Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a historic ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund during the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi.
The fund seeks to transform India into a leader in next-generation fields like AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, defence technologies, space systems, and renewable energy.
Over 3,000 global experts, including Nobel laureates and innovators, attended the three-day conclave to discuss India’s science and innovation roadmap for Amrit Kaal (2047 vision). The RDI fund will operate through a cluster-based approach, supporting collaboration between universities, research labs, private companies, and defence organisations.
Thales Establishes Permanent Presence at Ambala Air Base
French defence firm Thales will station a permanent representative at the Indian Air Force’s Ambala Air Force Station—the base of India’s first Rafale fighter squadron. The representative will oversee maintenance and technical support for Rafale’s sophisticated avionics, radar, and sensor systems.
This move strengthens the long-term sustainment agreement under India’s Rafale logistics framework. It also allows Indian partners like BEL and DRDO to gain valuable exposure to cutting-edge radar and sensor technologies, potentially benefiting future indigenous fighter programs such as AMCA and Tejas Mk2.
India and Israel Sign Major Defence Agreement
India and Israel have signed a major Defence Cooperation Pact in Tel Aviv to enhance co-development and co-production of advanced military systems. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised after a meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation.
The agreement focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, defence R&D, industrial cooperation, and training. It sets a unified direction for both nations to share technology and strengthen strategic defence ties. Both sides agreed that their partnership has yielded mutual benefits and that ongoing collaboration will further boost defence innovation.
Review Questions
- According to Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, how often is the Indian Navy
inducting an indigenous warship or submarine?
A. Every 20 days
B. Every 40 days
C. Every 60 days
D. Every 90 days
ANSWER: B - Which two companies developed India’s first 3D printed Mobile Drone
Fabrication Units?
A. BEL and HAL
B. DRDO and ISRO
C. Zuppa and Divide By Zero (DBZ)
D. L&T and BDL
ANSWER: C - The ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund aims to boost India’s leadership in which of the
following sectors?
A. Textile and Agriculture
B. Space, AI, Quantum Computing, and Defence
C. Tourism and Cultural Heritage
D. Oil and Gas Industries
ANSWER: B - Thales’ permanent representative at Ambala Air Base will support which
aircraft?
A. Mirage-2000
B. Tejas Mk1
C. Rafale
D. Jaguar
ANSWER: C - The defence pact between India and Israel focuses primarily on:
A. Cultural exchange and tourism
B. Advanced defence technology sharing and co-production
C. Maritime trade and shipping routes
D. Educational scholarships for defence students
ANSWER: B - Which class of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) ships is being built by Cochin
Shipyard Limited?
A. Kolkata-class
B. Kamorta-class
C. Mahe-class
D. Vishakhapatnam-class
ANSWER: C - Which state’s tableau won first place in the Popular Choice Category in the
Republic Day Parade 2025?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tripura
C. Gujarat
D. Uttarakhand
ANSWER: C - Which Ministry’s tableau won the Best Tableau award from Central
Ministries/Departments in the Popular Choice Category?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Women & Child Development
D. Ministry of External Affairs
ANSWER: C - Op Ajay Launched By Bharat To Rescue People From
A. USA
B. Israel
C. UK
D. Iran
ANSWER: B - Infantry Day Is Always Observed On
A. 26 Oct
B. 27 Oct
C. 28 Oct
D. 29 Oct
ANSWER: B - PBG The Oldest Regiment In The Indian Army, Having Been Raised In
A. 1773
B. 1774
C. 1779
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - INSAS Rifle Manufactured By
A. ARDE
B. HAL
C. IAI
D. ISRO
ANSWER: A - ISRO Hq Is In
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Bangalore
ANSWER: D - Brahmos Is A
A. Hypersonic Cruise Missile
B. Supersonic Cruise Missile
C. Subsonic Cruise Missile
D. Ballistic Missile
ANSWER: B - Where Is The Hq Of The Central Command of The Indian Army?
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Pune
D. Lucknow
ANSWER: D - “The Broken Earth” Book Written By
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. N.K. Jemisin
C. Hew Strachan
D. Philip Pullman
ANSWER: B - What Is The Capital Of Nigeria?
A. Oslo
B. Abuja
C. Cape Town
D. Warsaw
ANSWER: B - Ex ‘Ajeya Warrior’ conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. UK
ANSWER: D - Operation Ganga Was Conducted By IAF In
A. UK
B. USA
C. Ukraine
D. Afghanistan
ANSWER: C - Where Is The Hq Of The Eastern Command of The IAF?
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Shillong
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: C
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