UPSC Defence Current Affairs

Mar 10, 2026 4 min

Lamitiye 2026

An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Lamitiye 2026...

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Mar 07, 2026 4 min

Operation Sankalp

India is monitoring rising tensions in West Asia with naval assets under Operation Sankalp on standby for humanitarian assistance and maritime security...

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Feb 09, 2026 4 min

INS Arnala

INS Arnala, India’s first indigenous shallow water anti-submarine warship, strengthens coastal security and reflects Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.

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Feb 07, 2026 3 min

Exercise Khanjar

India and Kyrgyzstan begin Exercise Khanjar 2026 in Assam to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation and special forces interoperability.

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Dec 30, 2025 2 min

Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120)

Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120): Upgradation with inertial navigation, mid-course updates, and terminal correction over previous unguided Pinaka Missiles.

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Dec 04, 2025 3 min

Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025

Indian Navy releases Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025 on Navy Day, emphasising grey-zone preparedness, joint operations, maritime technology adoption, and a stronger Indo-Pacific...

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Dec 04, 2025 2 min

India Signs $946 Million Sustainment Deal for MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

India has finalized a $946 million sustainment deal with the US to support its MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters, enhancing maritime security and...

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