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, 01 Jan 2026
DRDO marks 68th Foundation Day; record ₹1.30 lakh crore of AoNs for DRDO systems in 2025
On its 68th Foundation Day on 1 January 2026, DRDO said 22 Acceptances of Necessity worth about ₹1.30 lakh crore were accorded in 2025 for DRDO-developed systems to be made by Indian industry, the highest in any single year.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 1 January 2026, as Air Marshals Tejinder Singh and Seethepalli Shrinivas took over South Western Air Command and Training Command.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore on 30 December 2025 for over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the Kalvari-class submarines.
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 begins with a record 2,406 cadets
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 began on 30 December 2025 at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with a record 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
INSV Kaundinya, Navy's stitched sailing ship, sets out from Porbandar to Muscat on maiden voyage
On 29 December 2025 at Porbandar, Gujarat, the Indian Navy's traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya set out on her maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman.
DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120)
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) at its 120 km maximum range at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, on 29 December 2025.
DAC clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the three Services
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity on 29 December 2025 to proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore, including Pinaka long-range guided rockets, Astra Mk-II missiles and leased HALE drones.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
DRDO completes user evaluation trials of Akash-NG air defence missile
DRDO announced on 23 December 2025 that it has completed the User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, paving the way for its induction.
Indian Coast Guard inducts Samudra Pratap, its first indigenously designed pollution control vessel
The Indian Coast Guard inducted Samudra Pratap, its first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, on 23 December 2025.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
GRSE delivers 'Anjadip', third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Navy
'Anjadip', the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Chennai on 22 December 2025.
India Optel signs pact with Safran to make SIGMA 30N navigation system and CM3-MR sight in India
India Optel Limited signed a collaboration agreement with France's Safran Electronics & Defense in New Delhi on 22 December 2025 for transfer of production of the SIGMA 30N inertial navigation system and the CM3-MR direct firing sight.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Fri, 19 Dec 2025
Amit Shah convenes meeting to constitute Bureau of Port Security; CISF named security organisation for ports
Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting in New Delhi on 19 December 2025 for constituting the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), a statutory body under Section 13 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, modelled on the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
Indian Coast Guard commissions Fast Patrol Vessel 'Amulya' in Goa
Indian Coast Guard Ship Amulya, the third of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was commissioned in Goa on 19 December 2025 and will be based at Paradip, Odisha.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
India–UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II at Abu Dhabi from 18 December
The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone-II was scheduled at Abu Dhabi, UAE from 18 to 30 December 2025, with a 45-member Indian Army contingent.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar flags off 34 mobile forensic vans
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off 34 mobile forensic laboratory vehicles in Patna on 18 December 2025 so that forensic teams can begin examinations at crime scenes.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha, a gallery of portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, 16 December 2025.
ICG Ship Sarthak makes first-ever Coast Guard port call at Chabahar, Iran
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, began a four-day visit to Chabahar port in Iran on 16 December 2025, the first-ever visit of an ICG ship to the port.
Navy commissions DSC A20, first of five indigenous Diving Support Craft, at Kochi
The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of five indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Naval Base Kochi on 16 December 2025.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Amit Shah closes Bastar Olympics 2025 in Jagdalpur; 3.91 lakh players took part
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2025 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 13 December 2025, where 3,91,000 players took part, including more than 700 youths who had given up Naxalism.
Army Chief reviews 157th Passing Out Parade at IMA Dehradun; 525 Indian officer cadets commissioned
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the 157th Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, on 13 December 2025, where 525 officer cadets and 34 cadets from 14 friendly foreign nations were commissioned.
CDS reviews Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal; 244 flight cadets commissioned
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on 13 December 2025, where 244 flight cadets, including 29 women, were commissioned.