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India will host the first International Military Adventure Challenge Cup from February 18–23 in the Eastern Himalayas.
Category : Defense Published on: February 17 2026
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Coast Guard aircraft. The project boosts domestic manufacturing and maritime security.
Category : Defense Published on: February 16 2026
Mumbai-based Agneevasthraa signed an MoU with the Indian Army to supply advanced carbon defense materials. The deal strengthens indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India push.
Category : Defense Published on: February 16 2026
Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, boosting multinational maritime cooperation.
Category : Defense Published on: February 16 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (08th February to 14th February 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: February 15 2026
India and the UK signed a defence pact allowing Indian Air Force instructors to train British fast jet pilots at RAF Valley. The move signals deeper military trust and cooperation.
Category : Defense Published on: February 14 2026
IAF will conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 to showcase combat power and disaster response capability.
Category : Defense Published on: February 13 2026
INS Arnala, India’s first indigenous ASW shallow water craft, boosts coastal defence and naval self-reliance. It has over 80% indigenous content.
Category : Defense Published on: February 10 2026
India successfully tested the Agni-III ballistic missile from Odisha, confirming operational readiness of its strategic forces. The nuclear-capable missile has a range of up to 3,500 km.
Category : Defense Published on: February 09 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (01st February to 07th February 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: February 08 2026
India and Kyrgyzstan launched the 13th KHANJAR joint Special Forces exercise in Misamari.
Category : Defense Published on: February 05 2026
India and Tanzania expanded defence cooperation at the 4th JDCC meeting in Zanzibar, adding new focus on cyber, AI and air force collaboration.
Category : Defense Published on: February 05 2026
The Army and ITBP conducted Exercise Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance joint combat readiness in high-altitude border areas.
Category : Defense Published on: February 04 2026
Yantra India received Miniratna-I status, giving it financial autonomy and boosting India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing push.
Category : Defense Published on: February 04 2026
India launched the 3rd Future Warfare Course to train military leaders in next-generation conflicts involving AI, cyber, and space warfare.
Category : Defense Published on: February 04 2026
The IAF’s Sarang team showcased the indigenous ALH Dhruv at Singapore Airshow 2026, demonstrating precision flying and operational versatility.
Category : Defense Published on: February 04 2026
The Indian Army and ITBP conducted "Agni Pariksha," a joint firepower training exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to boost coordination.
Category : Defense Published on: February 03 2026
India’s Union Budget 2026 increased defense spending by 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, prioritizing modernization and infrastructure.
Category : Defense Published on: February 03 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (25th January to 31st January 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: February 01 2026
Taiwan successfully conducted the first underwater sea trial of its indigenous submarine Narwhal to strengthen maritime deterrence.
Category : Defense Published on: January 31 2026
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron arrived in Thailand to strengthen regional maritime cooperation as part of the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
Category : Defense Published on: January 28 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (18th January to 24th January 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: January 25 2026
CDS General Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework to integrate quantum technologies into the Armed Forces.
Category : Defense Published on: January 24 2026
INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi for the fifth Sagar Maitri mission under India’s MAHASAGAR vision.
Category : Defense Published on: January 22 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (11th January to 17th January 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: January 18 2026
The Military–Civil Fusion exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’ was conducted at Khadki Military Station to enhance joint preparedness for security and emergency challenges.
Category : Defense Published on: January 14 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (04th January to 10th January 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: January 11 2026
DRDO has developed a portable Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) to provide safe drinking water to soldiers deployed in remote, coastal and high-altitude regions.
Category : Defense Published on: January 08 2026
China commissions the upgraded missile destroyer Loudi, strengthening its naval power and strategic influence globally.
Category : Defense Published on: January 07 2026
Weekly Current Affairs (28th December 2025 to 03rd January 2026)
Category : Defense Published on: January 04 2026
DRDO successfully tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket:
Category : Defense Published on: January 03 2026
India successfully tested the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile, boosting its sea-based nuclear deterrence from INS Arighaat.
Category : Defense Published on: January 02 2026
North Korea test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles over the Yellow Sea to demonstrate combat readiness amid regional tensions.
Category : Defense Published on: January 02 2026
DRDO successfully tested India’s Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) with a 120 km range, demonstrating precision and operational reliability.
Category : Defense Published on: December 31 2025
President Droupadi Murmu became the second Indian President to undertake an operational submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer.
Category : Defense Published on: December 31 2025
China launched 'Just Mission 2025,' a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan, prompting the island to deploy its forces in response.
Category : Defense Published on: December 30 2025
DRDO successfully tests Akash-NG missile, enhancing India’s air defence capabilities.
Category : Defense Published on: December 29 2025
Weekly Current Affairs (21st December to 27th December 2025)
Category : Defense Published on: December 28 2025
India’s Anti-Terror Conference 2025, organised by the NIA, will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 26 December in New Delhi to strengthen India’s counter-terror framework through a Whole of Government approach.
Category : Defense Published on: December 27 2025
IOL partners with Safran to manufacture advanced combat-proven defense systems in India, boosting Make-in-India and military readiness.
Category : Defense Published on: December 26 2025
Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenous Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap, to strengthen marine environmental protection and maritime security.
Category : Defense Published on: December 26 2025
US President Donald Trump announced a new ‘Trump-class’ of heavily armed warships to modernise and expand the US Navy amid concerns over China’s growing naval power.
Category : Defense Published on: December 24 2025
Weekly Current Affairs (14th December to 20th December 2025)
Category : Defense Published on: December 21 2025
India and the UAE conducted Desert Cyclone II, a joint military exercise focused on urban warfare and interoperability in Abu Dhabi.
Category : Defense Published on: December 19 2025
India and Brazil signed a tripartite MoU to strengthen cooperation in the maintenance and life-cycle support of Scorpene-class submarines.
Category : Defense Published on: December 17 2025
Weekly Current Affairs (07th December to 13th December 2025)
Category : Defense Published on: December 14 2025
India and Brunei launch Joint Working Group to strengthen defence cooperation, maritime security, and technology partnerships.
Category : Defense Published on: December 12 2025
India sent four additional Navy ships carrying 1,000 tons of relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Category : Defense Published on: December 10 2025
At Inno-Yoddha 2025, the Indian Army showcased 89 innovations, of which 32 were shortlisted for further development.
Category : Defense Published on: December 08 2025
India and Malaysia began the 5th joint Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 in Rajasthan to train for UN-mandated sub-conventional and counter-terror operations.
Category : Defense Published on: December 08 2025
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