Defence Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

Defence exercises, missile tests, procurement and armed forces news.

Defence
India, Republic of Korea Hold 10th Defence Industries Meeting
India and the Republic of Korea held the 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation in New Delhi, co-chaired with Korea's DAPA.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Navy to Induct 18 Warships in 2026, Says Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh told the second Naval Commanders' Conference of 2026 that the Navy will induct 18 warships this year, the largest single-year addition in its history.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Navy Commanders' Conference 2026/02 at Nausena Bhawan, Delhi
The Indian Navy will hold the second edition of its Commanders' Conference of 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from 29 September to 1 October 2026.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
KAZIND-2026: Indian Contingent Departs for Kazakhstan Exercise
A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent left on 28 September 2026 for Oskemen for KAZIND-2026, the ninth India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
INS Sahyadri and Kulish End ADMM-Plus Drill at Subic Bay
Indian Navy ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish wrapped up the 23rd ADMM-Plus maritime security joint cooperation activity at Subic Bay in the Philippines.
27 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 Flying Phase Opens at Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force opened the flying phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, a multilateral drill joined by seven friendly foreign air forces.
27 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Defence Exports Reach Rs 38,424 Crore, Says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a Delhi conclave that India's defence exports rose to a record Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14.
27 September 2026 · 3 min read
Defence
Operation Drishti: AFMS Does 220 Eye Surgeries at Tangdhar
Armed Forces Medical Services surgeons performed 220 sight-restoring surgeries at a two-day mega eye camp at Tangdhar in Kupwara along the LoC under Operation Drishti.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
ICG Ship Shaunak Sails for Perth on QUAD-at-Sea Observer Mission
Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak left Chennai for Perth in Australia on 25 September 2026 for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, carrying six Sea Riders.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
DRDO Signs First High-Value TDF Deep Tech Pact with Quantum Start-up
DRDO signed its first high-value deep tech agreement under the Technology Development Fund with start-up Zero mK India for a 20 mK dilution refrigerator.
24 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
INS Trishul Reaches Toulon for 24th Exercise VARUNA
INS Trishul reached Toulon in France on 22 September 2026 for the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA, the bilateral maritime drill of the Indian and French navies.
24 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
SLINEX-26: India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise Ends in Visakhapatnam
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-26 ended at Visakhapatnam on 21 September 2026 after a five-day harbour and sea run.
23 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Veer Guardian 2026: IAF-Japan Air Exercise Ends at Jodhpur
The bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 between the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self Defense Force concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
22 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Performs Over Meerut for the First Time
The IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team flew over Meerut for the first time on 19 and 20 September 2026, drawing more than 1 lakh spectators over the two days.
20 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
SLINEX-26: 13th India–Sri Lanka Naval Exercise at Visakhapatnam
SLINEX-26, the 13th India–Sri Lanka naval exercise, is being held at Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 September 2026 with INS Kavaratti, INS Jyoti and SLNS Sindurala.
20 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Indian Navy's First NGMV Keel Laid at Cochin Shipyard, Kochi
The keel of the Indian Navy's first Next Generation Missile Vessel was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, on 18 September 2026 under a March 2023 contract.
19 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
HAL Delivers Tejas Trainers and Dhruv NG Helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics handed five aircraft to the Air Force and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans at a Bengaluru ceremony attended by two ministers.
18 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
CORE Programme 2026: Tri-Service Review Ends in New Delhi
A five-day tri-service review of national security challenges ended at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, with three ministries joining the deliberations.
18 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference Begins in New Delhi
The 43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference opened in New Delhi, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth addressing the commanders on maritime security.
17 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
NCC Girl Cadets Complete Aparajita Parang La 2026 Trek
Twenty NCC girl cadets completed the Aparajita Parang La 2026 high altitude trek, crossing the Parang La Pass at 5,578 metres between Himachal and Ladakh.
16 September 2026 · 2 min read