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, 17 Sept 2026
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
20 NCC girl cadets complete 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' high-altitude trek
On 16 September 2026, the All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was flagged in at Karzok, Ladakh, after 20 girl cadets crossed the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins official visit to Russia (16–18 September)
On 16 September 2026, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth began an official visit to Russia, running until 18 September, to strengthen India-Russia defence and military-to-military cooperation.
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
22nd India–US exercise Yudh Abhyas opens at Auli and Mahajan
On 15 September 2026, the opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas was held at the Auli Foreign Training Node, Uttarakhand, with training also under way at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Rajnath Singh unveils MSME and start-up initiatives at DRDO-industry meet 'VIMARSH'
On 15 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled policy initiatives for MSMEs and start-ups and launched a framework to share DRDO software source codes with licensee industries at 'VIMARSH', a DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet in New Delhi.
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
India–Malaysia naval exercise Samudra Laksamana concludes at Lumut
On 12 September 2026, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia bilateral naval exercise Samudra Laksamana, in which INS Mysore took part with the Royal Malaysian Navy at Lumut, Malaysia, concluded after four days.
Sail training ship INS Sudarshini leaves Livorno, Italy, during Lokayan 2026
On 12 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini set sail from Livorno, Italy, after a port call during its Lokayan 2026 voyage.
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh calls on Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister in Colombo; MoUs signed on L70 guns, NCC and National Defence Colleges
On 9 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, where the two sides exchanged defence MoUs and inaugurated three Indian-built Bailey bridges.
IAF and Japan Air Self-Defence Force begin Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Jodhpur
From 9 to 22 September 2026, the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force are holding the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore
On 7 September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity to capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹1,10,000 crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Amit Shah presents the President's Colour to Goa Police
On 7 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji in recognition of its eight decades of service.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
Amit Shah unveils three-year roadmap for a 'Drug-free India' by 2029
On 6 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Panaji that a roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 has been prepared to make India drug-free, built on four pillars.
IAF's Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow
On 6 September 2026, the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, held from 8 to 10 September 2026.
INS Sudarshini concludes Barcelona port call during Lokayan 26 expedition
On 6 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a port call at Barcelona, Spain, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Army chief launches indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade diesel that works down to minus 42°C
On 31 July 2026 Army chief Gen Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel, developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies, which stays effective down to minus 42°C.
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services
On 31 July 2026 the government appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja as the next DGAFMS; he takes over on 31 August 2026 when Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin retires.
Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96
Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, Army chief from 1988 to 1990 and younger brother of first Param Vir Chakra awardee Maj Som Nath Sharma, died on 31 July 2026 aged 96.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Rajnath Singh felicitates crew of IASV Triveni after first all-women tri-services circumnavigation 'Samudra Pradakshina'
On 30 July 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed 'Samudra Pradakshina', the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation on IASV Triveni, a 314-day voyage of about 25,500 nautical miles.
Second indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam
On 30 July 2026 'Nipun', the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam with nearly 75% indigenous content.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Coast Guard rescues 170 people in floods in Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat
The Indian Coast Guard said on 25 July 2026 it had rescued 170 stranded persons through 11 rescue operations since midnight of 22 July in flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat.
INS Sudarshini leaves Boston after SAIL 250 events under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini departed Boston, USA on 25 July 2026 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 voyage, after representing India at the SAIL 250 celebrations and the International Naval Review 250.