Defence & Security Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 01 May 2026
President Droupadi Murmu visits Army Training Command headquarters in Shimla
President Droupadi Murmu, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the headquarters of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla on 1 May 2026 and was briefed on its drone training, 'Red Teaming' and digitisation initiatives.
NCB's Operation WHITE STRIKE seizes 349 kg cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore in Mumbai region
The Narcotics Control Bureau, under Operation WHITE STRIKE, busted a transnational cocaine syndicate and seized about 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth nearly ₹1,745 crore from the Mumbai region, the Home Ministry said on 1 May 2026.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Sixth Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri delivered to the Indian Navy
Mahendragiri, the sixth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate and the fourth built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026 in Mumbai, less than 17 months after the first P17A ship.
Indian Army concludes 'Op Netra 1.0' high-altitude eye camp in Leh
The Indian Army's four-day 'Op Netra 1.0' advanced surgical eye camp at 153 General Hospital, Leh, concluded on 30 April 2026 after screening 950 patients from seven districts of Ladakh and performing 214 procedures, including 197 cataract surgeries.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
NCB secures return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Türkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt'
The Narcotics Control Bureau on 28 April 2026 secured the return of wanted drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Türkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt'; he was taken into custody on arrival at IGI Airport, New Delhi.
Fourth India–Sri Lanka diving exercise IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 concludes in Colombo
The fourth edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral diving exercise IN–SLN DIVEX was held at Colombo from 21 to 28 April 2026 with the Indian Navy's diving support and submarine rescue vessel INS Nireekshak, featuring deep-sea dives beyond 55 metres.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Sail training ship INS Sudarshini concludes port call at Las Palmas during Lokayan 26 expedition
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a three-day port call at Las Palmas in Spain's Canary Islands on 26 April 2026 during its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, and will next sail to Mindelo, Cape Verde, before crossing the Atlantic.
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on fourth port call
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna, with a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 26 April 2026 — its fourth port call of the deployment after Malé, Phuket and Jakarta.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) at Ahilyanagar
DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat unveiled the Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed by the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, at Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on 25 April 2026; both carry a 30 mm crewless turret and are amphibious.
Coast Guard DG inaugurates OTM Administrative Complex of District HQ No. 13 at Puducherry
Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026, housing an Operations Centre and the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Puducherry.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
INS Sunayna reaches Jakarta on third port call of IOS SAGAR deployment with crew from 16 countries
Indian Navy offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna, deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia, on 21 April 2026 for the third port call of its deployment.
Defence Ministry signs ₹975 crore contracts for DRDO-developed TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth about ₹975 crore with BEML and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) on 21 April 2026 for TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
First Naval Commanders' Conference of 2026 concludes; Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy 2026 released
The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 was held at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from 14 to 17 April 2026, and the Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy (INMSS-2026) was released during the conference.
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) departs Phuket after PASSEX with Royal Thai Navy
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna, departed Phuket, Thailand, on 17 April 2026 after a three-day operational turnaround that included a Passage Exercise with HTMS Klongyai of the Royal Thai Navy, and sailed for Jakarta.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Laser, Light and Sound Show inaugurated at Smritika War Memorial, Lucknow
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a Laser, Light and Sound Show on the Indian Army's history at Smritika War Memorial, Lucknow Cantonment, on 11 April 2026.
IAF holds Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026 at Nagpur
The Indian Air Force held its Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, on 10–11 April 2026 under the theme 'Maintenance Command in Mission Mode to Support Operations'.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Ran Samwad 2026 on multi-domain operations concludes in Bengaluru
The two-day national seminar Ran Samwad 2026, on multi-domain operations, concluded at Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru, on 10 April 2026 with a closing address by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
Defence Secretary attends convocation of 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh attended the convocation of the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu, on 10 April 2026, which included 44 foreign participants.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) leaves Malé after PASSEX with Maldives Coast Guard
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (INS Sunayna) departed Malé on 8 April 2026 after a visit to the Maldives, holding a Passage Exercise with the MNDF Coast Guard Ship Ghazee on departure.
Indian Army contingent leaves for India–Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-IV
An Indian Army contingent of 25 special forces personnel left on 8 April 2026 for the fourth India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone-IV, at Anshas, Egypt, from 9 to 17 April.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
Keel laid for Coast Guard's FPV-4, steel cut for FPV-7 at Mazagon Dock
The keel of Fast Patrol Vessel-4 was laid and plate cutting for FPV-7 was held on 6 April 2026 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, under the Indian Coast Guard's 14-FPV project.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation of new medical centres at Delhi Cantt on AMC Raising Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 6 April 2026 laid the foundation stones of ophthalmology, oncology and joint replacement centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026
BRO's Project Chetak marks 47th Raising Day at Bikaner
Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on 4 April 2026; raised in 1980, it builds and maintains roads in Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat.
CDS General Anil Chauhan reviews Chinar Corps' operational readiness
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on 4 April 2026 reviewed the operational posture of the Chinar Corps along the LoC in North Kashmir and called for a shift to Multi-Domain Operations.