Defence & Security Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
IAF concludes in-situ air combat exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force in the Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Air Force concluded an in-situ air combat training exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force in the Indian Ocean Region on 12 February 2026, after four days of flying that began on 9 February.
MoD signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on 12 February 2026.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Indian Navy assumes command of Combined Task Force 154 for the first time
The Indian Navy took command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 of the Combined Maritime Forces for the first time at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, on 11 February 2026.
Raksha Mantri expands definition of 'family' for government accommodation of Service Officers
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 11 February 2026 approved expanding the definition of 'family' for allotment of government accommodation to Service Officers to include parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
India and Greece sign Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Greek Minister of National Defence Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 and signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation.
Military Nursing Service officers brought under Ex-Servicemen re-employment rules
The Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, which extend Ex-Servicemen status to the Military Nursing Service, came into force on publication on 9 February 2026, the Ministry of Defence said.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism in Raipur with five states; reiterates Naxal-free India before 31 March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 8 February 2026 and said India will be completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
India sets up its first-ever pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026
V.O. Chidambaranar Port becomes India's first port to start installing an anti-drone system
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became the first port in India to initiate an anti-drone security system, signing an agreement with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) on 6 February 2026.
Amit Shah visits Gurnam and Bobiya border posts, chairs J&K security review in Jammu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Gurnam and Bobiya Border Out Posts on the India–Pakistan border and chaired a high-level security review on Jammu and Kashmir in Jammu on 6 February 2026.
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 successfully test-fired from Chandipur
India successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of the Lokayan 26 voyage at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
Indian Coast Guard intercepts three vessels off Mumbai, busting international oil-smuggling racket
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three suspect vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai on 5 February 2026, busting an international oil-smuggling racket in a coordinated sea-air operation.
Rajnath Singh flags off NIM–JIM&WS joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, to Argentina's Mount Aconcagua from South Block, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
DRDO hosts 24th India–US Joint Technical Group plenary in New Delhi
DRDO hosted the 24th India–US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting at its headquarters in New Delhi on 3–4 February 2026 to advance cooperation in defence science and technology.
Third Tri-Services Future Warfare Course enters cognitive and cyber warfare module
The third Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 2 to 25 February 2026, entered its cognitive and cyber warfare module, the Defence Ministry said on 4 February 2026.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
DRDO successfully demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast
DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast at about 10:45 am on 3 February 2026.
India and Tanzania hold 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Zanzibar
India and Tanzania held the fourth Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Zanzibar on 2–3 February 2026 and agreed to start cooperation between their Air Forces.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Defence gets record ₹7.85 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27, 15.19% above last year's BE
The Ministry of Defence was allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026, 15.19% higher than the 2025-26 Budget estimate.
Indian Coast Guard marks 50th Raising Day; Rajnath Singh asks for 25-year roadmap
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Coast Guard's 50th Raising Day celebrations in New Delhi on 1 February 2026 and asked the force to prepare a roadmap for the next 25 years.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Mon, 26 Jan 2026
77th Republic Day: Kartavya Path parade features first-ever phased Battle Array of the Army
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute at Kartavya Path and EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as Chief Guests; the parade showcased a phased Battle Array Format of the Army for the first time.
DRDO showcases Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, a hypersonic glide missile, at Republic Day parade
DRDO displayed its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) with launcher at the 77th Republic Day parade; the hypersonic glide missile is designed for the Indian Navy's coastal battery requirements.
BRO completes high-altitude rescue at Chatergala Pass in J&K, clears 38 km of snow-bound road
The Border Roads Organisation under Project Sampark cleared about 38 km of snow-covered road on the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis and evacuated 20 civilians and 40 troops from Chatergala Pass (10,500 ft) in Jammu region, completing the mission on 26 January 2026 with zero casualties.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Republic Day 2026: Ashoka Chakra for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla among 70 gallantry awards
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 70 Armed Forces personnel, including six posthumous, with the Ashoka Chakra going to IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
982 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel get medals on Republic Day 2026
The MHA announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 982 personnel, including 125 Medals for Gallantry.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes port call at Belawan, Indonesia
The Navy's First Training Squadron (INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi) departed Belawan, Indonesia, on 23 January 2026 after a three-day port call.