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Defence Current Affairs 22 October 2025
UK Removes Terrorism Tag from Syria’s HTS
The United Kingdom has officially delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) — the main rebel group that played a significant role in overthrowing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — from its list of banned terrorist organisations. HTS, which was earlier linked to al-Qaeda, had been designated as a terrorist outfit in 2017, making any association with it a criminal offence in the UK. The British government had hinted in December 2024 about reconsidering its proscription. Similarly, the U.S. administration under former President Donald Trump had earlier lifted the group’s terror designation. The UK welcomed the political shift in Syria, following the downfall of Assad’s regime, with former HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa assuming the presidency. The British government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace, counterterrorism efforts, and long-term stability in Syria and the wider Middle East.
India to Induct 800 km Range BrahMos Missiles
India is preparing to induct the advanced version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with an extended range of 800 km within the next two years. Trials are currently in progress for this upgraded missile, which features a modified ramjet engine and enhanced systems to ensure readiness by late 2027. The current BrahMos variant has a range of about 450 km and travels at speeds of nearly Mach 2.8.
These missiles were notably used in Operation Sindoor in May for precision strikes deep inside Pakistan. Alongside this, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is enhancing the Astra air-to-air missile family — increasing the range of Astra Mark-2 to over 200 km and developing Astra Mark-3 with solid fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) propulsion capable of reaching up to 350 km. The total contract value with BrahMos Aerospace has surpassed ₹58,000 crore, underlining the missile’s importance for the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army.
Indian Army Signs MoU with Delhi Technological University
The Indian Army has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU) to boost academic collaboration and research in modern defence technologies. This partnership focuses on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, geoinformatics, data analytics, and soldier upskilling. The initiative seeks to merge the Army’s operational expertise with DTU’s academic excellence, ultimately fostering innovation and preparing a technologically capable and future-ready military force under India’s vision of a “#DecadeofTransformation.”
Rajnath Singh to Attend ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the upcoming ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 30. The high-level meeting will be attended by defence ministers from ASEAN nations, as well as key global powers such as the United States and China. During his previous participation in Laos, Singh held talks with then Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, emphasizing the need for reducing border tensions. More recently, he met Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao during the SCO Summit to discuss long-term boundary resolutions through formal demarcation. The upcoming ADMM Plus is expected to provide another opportunity to strengthen regional security cooperation.
India Plans ₹10,000 Crore Deal for S-400 Missiles
Following the successful use of the S-400 air defence system during Operation Sindoor, where Indian forces reportedly downed several Pakistani fighter jets and a surveillance aircraft, India plans to procure additional missiles worth approximately ₹10,000 crore from Russia. The Indian Air Force currently operates three S-400 squadrons, with discussions underway to acquire the remaining two units from Russia. India is also exploring options to induct more S-400 and the advanced S-500 systems in the future. Despite Russia’s ongoing military commitments in Ukraine, defence cooperation between the two nations continues to strengthen.
Review Questions
- Which group was recently removed by the UK gov from its list of banned
terrorist organisations?
A. Islamic State (ISIS)
B. Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)
C. Al-Nusra Front
D. Hezbollah
ANSWER: B - What is the new range of the upgraded BrahMos supersonic cruise missile set
to be inducted by India?
A. 450 km
B. 600 km
C. 800 km
D. 1000 km
ANSWER: C - The Indian Army signed a MoU with which university to promote research in
defence technology and artificial intelligence?
A. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru University
C. Delhi Technological University (DTU)
D. Indian Institute of Science
ANSWER: C - Where will Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attend the ASEAN Defence
Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus)?
A. Singapore
B. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
C. Bangkok, Thailand
D. Jakarta, Indonesia
ANSWER: B - India plans to buy missiles worth around Rs 10,000 crore from Russia for which
air defence system?
A. Akash
B. Iron Dome
C. S-400
D. Barak-8
ANSWER: C - प्रहार से सुरक्षा Is The Motto Of
A. Garud Commando Force
B. MARCOS
C. PARA SF
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Indian Army Flag Consist Colors of___ Colors.
A. Gold, Red And Black
B. Gold, Red And Blue
C. Gold, Rose Black And Black
D. Green, Red And Black
ANSWER: A - Which Country Has the Maximum Nuclear Warheads?
A. UK
B. Russia
C. USA
D. China
ANSWER: B - “Naam Namak Nishaan” Is The War Cry Of
A. THE GRENADIERS
B. RR
C. Sikh Regiment
D. Gorkha Regiment
ANSWER: A - IPCC Stands For
A. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Challenge
B. Intergovernmental Panel on Cloud Change
C. Intergovernmental Pan on Climate Change
D. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
ANSWER: D - Operational Range of Rudram-1 Is
A. 150 km
B. 250 km
C. 350 km
D. 450 km
ANSWER: B - Where Is The Hq Of The Eastern Command of The Indian Army?
A. Kochi
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Pune
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: D - Joint Exercises B/w The India And Sri Lanka Is Called:
A. Yama
B. VINBAX
C. Indra
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: B - Luanda Is The Capital Of
A. Andorra
B. Algiers
C. Angola
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C - “Sea of Tranquility” Book Written By
A. Emily St. John Mandel
B. Barak Obama
C. Hew Strachan
D. S. Jenifer
ANSWER: A - Ex KAZIND Conducted B/W India And
A. France
B. China
C. Kazakhstan
D. Kyrgyzstan
ANSWER: C - Group Captain Rank Of IAF Is Equivalent to Which Rank of Indian Navy?
A. Colonel
B. Captain
C. Commander
D. Major
ANSWER: B - What Is The Ranking Of The IAF In The World Directory of Modern Military
Aircraft (WDMMA)?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
ANSWER: C - “Balidanam Vir Lakshanam” Is The Motto Of
A. JKLI
B. THE MAHAR REGIMENT
C. THE BIHAR REGIMENT
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - F 18 Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft Manufactured By
A. Boeing
B. Lockheed Martin
C. Airbus
D. HAL
ANSWER: A
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