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Defence Current Affairs 2024-2025 covers all Current Affairs related to various Defence News, Defence Exercises, Defence Acquisitions and Government Policy on Defence. Defence Current Affairs are asked in almost all exams including UPSC, Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF, SSC, Railways, Banking, IBPS and all other competitive exams of India.

DOSTI-17 Coast Guard Exercise Strengthens Trilateral Maritime Cooperation

India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives concluded the 17th edition of the trilateral Coast Guard exercise DOSTI on January 19, 2026, reinforcing regional maritime cooperation in the Indian...

January 21, 2026

Saab Showcases RBS-15 Missile Against Advanced Air Defences

Swedish aerospace and defence major “Saab” has showcased the advanced strike capabilities of its RBS-15 missile system, demonstrating its potential to neutralise key components of sophisticated air defence...

January 17, 2026

India Plans Defence FDI Norms Overhaul to Attract Global Manufacturers

India is preparing a major liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to draw global manufacturers and boost domestic production, according to a Reuters...

January 16, 2026

10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day Observed Nationwide

India marked the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day on January 14, 2026, with nationwide events honouring the service, sacrifice and continued contribution of ex-servicemen. Rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance...

January 16, 2026

Indian Army Inducts Solar-Powered MAPSS Surveillance Drone

India has taken a significant step in unmanned defence capability as the Indian Army signed a ₹168 crore contract for a solar-powered surveillance drone system designed for long-endurance...

January 13, 2026

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Missile

India has achieved another milestone in indigenous defence capability with the successful flight test of a third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The trial, conducted against a...

January 12, 2026

Indian Army Conducts Exercise Sanjha Shakti in Maharashtra

The Indian Army on Saturday conducted Exercise “Sanjha Shakti”, a joint Military–Civil Fusion exercise, at the Dighi Hills Range. The exercise was organised under the aegis of the...

January 12, 2026

Mission Sudarshan Chakra to Strengthen India’s Drone Defence

India has launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious national programme aimed at building a comprehensive, multi-layered air defence shield to counter emerging aerial threats, particularly hostile drones. The...

January 8, 2026

Indian Army Raises Bhairav Force for Drone Warfare

Amid ongoing defence force restructuring, the Indian Army has undertaken one of its most significant transformations to address the demands of modern warfare. The Army has created a...

January 8, 2026

Defence Contracts Boost Armed Forces Modernisation

The Ministry of Defence has signed defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore, reinforcing India’s drive towards modernisation and operational readiness. The agreements cover the induction of Close Quarter...

January 3, 2026

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