Defence & Security Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 24 Sept 2025
Four killed in Leh as statehood protest turns violent; curfew imposed
Four people were killed and dozens injured in Leh, Ladakh, on 24 September 2025 when a protest demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status turned violent, and a curfew was imposed across Leh district.
General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till 30 May 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 24 September 2025 extended General Anil Chauhan's service as Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30 May 2026 or until further orders.
Tue, 23 Sept 2025
Mon, 22 Sept 2025
Sun, 21 Sept 2025
Sat, 20 Sept 2025
Indian Coast Guard leads International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 with 26,000+ volunteers
The Indian Coast Guard observed International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 across India on 20 September 2025, with more than 26,000 volunteers cleaning beaches.
Andaman and Nicobar Command hosts third Dweep Diksha Dialogue
The Andaman and Nicobar Command hosted the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue at Sri Vijaya Puram on 19–20 September 2025, on the theme 'Evolution of ANC as a Strategic Hub and Beyond'.
Fri, 19 Sept 2025
ICGS Adamya, first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels, commissioned at Paradip
Indian Coast Guard Ship Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class fast patrol vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha, on 19 September 2025.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes port call at Maputo, Mozambique
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, concluded a four-day port visit to Maputo, Mozambique, on 19 September 2025.
Thu, 18 Sept 2025
Wed, 17 Sept 2025
Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes in Kolkata on theme 'Year of Reforms'
The Combined Commanders' Conference 2025, the apex-level forum of the Armed Forces, was held in Kolkata from 15 to 17 September 2025 on the theme 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future'.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement; India to study implications
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh on 17 September 2025, stating that aggression against either is aggression against both; India's MEA said on 18 September it would study the implications.
Tue, 16 Sept 2025
Amit Shah opens second national conference of ANTF heads; NCB drug disposal campaign destroys 1.37 lakh kg of drugs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the second National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and UTs in New Delhi on 16 September 2025 and launched NCB's drug disposal campaign, destroying 1.37 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore at 11 locations.
DSC A20, first of five indigenous Diving Support Craft, delivered to Indian Navy
DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd at Kolkata on 16 September 2025.
Mon, 15 Sept 2025
CoBRA and Jharkhand Police kill ₹1 crore bounty Maoist Sahdev Soren in Hazaribagh
CRPF's CoBRA battalion and Jharkhand Police neutralised Central Committee member Sahdev Soren alias Parvesh, who carried a ₹1 crore bounty, and two other Maoists in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand on 15 September 2025.
INS Nistar joins Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 from Singapore
Indian Navy diving support vessel INS Nistar made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore and joined the multinational submarine rescue Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, which began on 15 September 2025.
INS Kadmatt arrives in Suva, Fiji on goodwill visit
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 September 2025 for a goodwill visit during its three-month deployment.
Sun, 14 Sept 2025
Sat, 13 Sept 2025
GRSE delivers 'Androth', second anti-submarine shallow water craft, to Navy
Androth, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kolkata on 13 September 2025.
India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's golden jubilee, the Ministry of Defence said on 13 September 2025 after the decision at the 4th summit in Rome.
Fri, 12 Sept 2025
Navy commissions INS Aravali, a new naval base at Gurugram
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Aravali, its latest naval base, at Gurugram on 12 September 2025 in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, to support its information and communication centres.
DSC A22, third Diving Support Craft for Navy, launched at Titagarh
DSC A22, the third of five Diving Support Craft being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd for the Indian Navy, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata on 12 September 2025.
Thu, 11 Sept 2025
Rajnath Singh flags off 'Samudra Pradakshina', first tri-service all-women circumnavigation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually flagged off 'Samudra Pradakshina', the world's first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the Gateway of India, Mumbai on 11 September 2025 aboard IASV Triveni.
Navy's First Training Squadron completes port calls at Port Louis and La Réunion
Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi and INS Shardul, departed La Réunion and Port Louis on 11 September 2025 after training engagements with the French Navy and the Mauritius National Coast Guard.
Tue, 09 Sept 2025
Mon, 08 Sept 2025
Sun, 07 Sept 2025
Sat, 06 Sept 2025
Thu, 04 Sept 2025
Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open NH-02 in Manipur; tripartite SoO agreement signed with KNO and UPF
The Kuki-Zo Council decided on 4 September 2025 to open National Highway-02 in Manipur for free movement, and a tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement with KNO and UPF was signed in New Delhi for one year.
INS Kadmatt leads mobile Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day
INS Kadmatt, an indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette, conducted and led the mobile Fleet Review at Port Moresby on 4 September 2025 as part of Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations.