Defence Current Affairs 28 March 2025

In Defence Current Affairs for DCA 28 March 2025, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Daily Defence Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 28 March 2025

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Flight-test of VLSRSAM

• DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the ITR, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025.
• The flight-test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher against a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude. It has established the Near-Boundary-Low Altitude capability of the missile system.
• During the test, the target was completely destroyed by the missile executing the high turn rate required for engaging targets at very close range, and establishing the missile’s agility, reliability & pin-point accuracy.

Induction of Fourth 25T Bollard Pull Tug Yuvan

• Induction ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on 26 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) in presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest.
• These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six (06) 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov 21. These Tugs have been indigenously designed and built in accordance with the relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
• The Shipyard had successfully delivered three of these Tugs which are being utilised by Indian Navy to provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing and manoeuvring in confined waters.

MoD inks Rs 2,500 Crore Contracts for NAMIS

• Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore.
• These contracts under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on March 27, 2025
• NAMIS (Tr) weapon system
• The total cost of contract for the procurement of NAMIS(Tr) weapon system, developed by Defence Research & Development Laboratory of DRDO, is Rs 1,801.34 crore.
• NAMIS (Tr) is one of the most sophisticated anti-tank weapon system against enemy armour with fire-and-forget anti-tank missile and sighting system for enhanced firepower and lethality.
• Light Vehicles
• These modern vehicles are designed as per contemporary vehicle technology with enhanced engine power to cater to a payload of 800 kgs. It will provide mobility to the Armed Forces in all types of terrain and operational conditions.

Launch of Tenth ACTCM

• Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on 26 Mar 25 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team, Mumbai.
• These Barges have been indigenously designed and built by the Shipyard in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm and Indian Register of Shipping respectively. Model testing was undertaken at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam to ensure seaworthiness.

GE Delivers First Engine for Indigenous LCA Mk1A

• New Delhi: The first engine for India’s new indigenous fighter jet, the light combat aircraft Mk1a, has been delivered, marking the start of supplies that had been delayed due to supply chain constraints.
• GE Aerospace has handed over the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines on order to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and a total of 12 engines are expected to be sent this year.
• The F404-IN20 engine is designed specifically for the TEJAS MK-1A, which is an upgrade of the indigenous LCA. This engine’s delivery comes after a two-year delay, which had previously impacted the production timeline for 83 TEJAS MK-1A jets.
• The F404 series was initially designed for the F/A-18 Hornet, focusing on reliability and cost-effectiveness while providing significant thrust capabilities.
• The engine features a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system, which optimizes performance and monitoring during flight operations.
• HAL has restructured its production processes to expedite the assembly of the TEJAS jets, aiming to deliver at least 16 aircraft annually and fulfil the IAF’s contract by 2028.
• TEJAS MK-1, is designed to significantly enhance the capabilities of the IAF as it seeks to phase out older aircraft like the MiG-21 and Jaguar.

Anti Mine Boots Designed By DRDO

• The Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has developed innovative anti-mine boots designed to protect soldiers from the dangers of landmine explosions and sharp spikes hidden in the terrain.
• This advancement comes after three years of dedicated research aimed at enhancing soldier safety during operations in conflict zones.
• These boots are engineered to withstand the impact of landmine explosions weighing up to 125 kilograms, which generate extreme pressure—approximately 42,000 kilograms per square centimetre.
• India’s defence research capabilities play a strategic role in strengthening national security, upholding territorial sovereignty, and achieving self-reliance or Atma-Nirbharta, in critical defence technologies.
• Established in 1958 with the motto “Balasya Mulam Vigyanam,” DRDO undertakes indigenous design and development leading to the production of state-of-the-art weapon systems and technologies for the Indian armed forces.

Multiple Choice Questions of DCA

1. Which company was awarded the contract for constructing 11 Ammunition
   Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barges?
   A. M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
   B. M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd
   C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
   D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
   ANSWER: B
2. How many light vehicles have been contracted for the Armed Forces under the
   Buy (Indian-IDDM) category?
   A. 3,000
   B. 4,000
   C. 5,000
   D. 6,000
   ANSWER: C
3. Where was the induction ceremony of the fourth 25T Bollard Pull Tug ‘Yuvan’
   held?
   A. Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam)
   B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (Mumbai)
   C. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (Visakhapatnam)
   D. Cochin Shipyard Limited
   ANSWER: A
4. Which missile system was successfully flight-tested by DRDO and the Indian
   Navy on March 26, 2025?
   A. Akash-NG
   B. BrahMos
   C. VLSRSAM
   D. Barak-8
   ANSWER: C
5. Which company signed a contract for the construction of six 25T Bollard Pull
   (BP) Tugs?
   A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
   B. Goa Shipyard Limited
   C. M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
   D. Larsen & Toubro
   ANSWER: C
6. Ex ‘JIMEX’ Conducted b/w India &
   A. Qatar
   B. Oman
   C. Japan
   D. Jamaica
   ANSWER: C
7. Home Port of The INS Satpura Is In Joint Exercises B/w
   A. ENC
   B. WNC
   C. SNC
   D. None
   ANSWER: A
8. INS Satpura Is A
   A. Destroyer
   B. OPV
   C. Submarine
   D. Frigate
   ANSWER: D
9. Cho La Incident Was Done In
   A. 1967
   B. 1988
   C. 1998
   D. 1980
   ANSWER: A
10. VL-SRSAM Is A Quick Reaction Surface-to-air Missile Developed By
    A. NASA
    B. BEL
    C. DRDO
    D. ISRO
    ANSWER: C
11. Wartime Gallantry Award Is/Are
    A. Param Vir Chakra
    B. Maha Vir Chakra
    C. Vir Chakra
    D. All of the above
    ANSWER: D
12. WNC Is In
    A. Mumbai
    B. Kochi
    C. Chennai
    D. Panaji
    ANSWER: A
13. Mitra Shakti Ex Held B/w India &
    A. Sri Lanka
    B. USA
    C. UK
    D. Nepal
    ANSWER: A
14. SLNS Sayurala Is A Ship Of
    A. Oman
    B. Qatar
    C. Sri Lanka
    D. Maldives
    ANSWER: C
15. “The Blue Book: A Writer’s Journal” Book Written By
    A. Amitava Kumar
    B. Vikas Kumar Jha
    C. Usha Uthup
    D. Richa Mishra
    ANSWER: A
16. CONAKRY Is The Capital Of
    A. GUINEA
    B. GUATEMALA
    C. GRENADA
    D. GREECE
    ANSWER: A
17. IRBM Stands For
    A. Intermediate Resource Ballistic Missile
    B. Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
    C. Intermediate Range of Ballistic Missile
    D. Intermediated Range Ballistic Missile
    ANSWER: B
18. BEL HQ Is In
    A. Bengaluru
    B. Noida
    C. New Delhi
    D. Chennai
    ANSWER: A
19. Major Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of The Indian Navy?
    A. Captain
    B. Inspector
    C. Lt Commander
    D. Vice-admiral
    ANSWER: C
20. War Cry of ASSAM REGIMENT
    A. Parakramo Vijayate
    B. Rhino Charge
    C. Jai Bajrangbali
    D. Duty, Honour, courage
    ANSWER: B

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