Defence & Security Current Affairs — Last 6 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.
Thu, 03 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh releases 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document
On 3 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA', a document setting out India's roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
India and Belgium issue joint statement during PM Bart De Wever's visit
On 3 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi, and the two sides issued a joint statement covering the India–EU FTA, defence, ports and counter-terrorism.
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
Tue, 01 Sept 2026
AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer in Defence Forces
On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to reach two-star rank, taking over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
Rajnath Singh reviews 16 DPSUs; defence production about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26
On 1 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence PSUs and noted India's defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.
Air Marshal Vivek Hande takes over as DGMS (Air)
On 1 September 2026, Air Marshal Vivek Hande, AVSM, VSM, took over as Director General Medical Services (Air) on permanent secondment to the IAF.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan becomes Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)
On 1 September 2026, Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan, VSM, assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces).
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New Delhi
On 30 August 2026, the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, run under HQ Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by CENJOWS, concluded at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath perform Bhoomi Pujan for 14 projects at Lucknow Cantonment
On 30 August 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Bhoomi Pujan for 14 development projects worth over ₹100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment.