Defence Current Affairs
Defence Current Affairs 2026–27 covers the latest updates on military exercises, defence deals, missiles, weapons systems, armed forces, border security, and defence technology for UPSC, SSC, CDS, NDA, and other exams.
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B-21 Raider Completes First Conventional Weapon Release Test
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman announced on 13 November 2026 that the B-21 Raider had completed its first conventional weapon release test. The test took place...
India and Sri Lanka Begin MITRA SHAKTI 2026
The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2026 began on 13 November at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. It...
INS Sahyadri Concludes Yokosuka Visit After MALABAR 2026
India’s indigenous guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri departed Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on 12 November 2026, after participating in Exercise MALABAR 2026. The ship had arrived at the...
India and Malaysia to Hold Harimau Shakti 2026
India and Malaysia are scheduled to conduct the 2026 edition of their joint military exercise, Harimau Shakti, from November 18 to 30. The Indian Army confirmed the planned...
BrahMos Supplied to Philippines; Vietnam Deal Signed
BrahMos Aerospace CEO and Managing Director Jaiteerth R Joshi said in Hyderabad on 13 November 2026 that the company had supplied BrahMos missiles to the Philippines and signed...
India and Oman Hold 15th Naseem Al Bahr Naval Exercise
The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman conducted the 15th edition of the bilateral naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr in Oman. Accounts differ on its dates:...
India and Myanmar Begin IMNEX-26 Naval Exercise
The eighth India-Myanmar Naval Exercise, IMNEX-26, began in Visakhapatnam on 10 November 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 14 November. The Myanmar Navy is participating with UMS...
Sea Vigil-26 Coastal Defence Exercise Begins
The fifth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil-26 began on 11 November 2026. Coordinated by the Indian Navy as lead agency, it is scheduled to...
Defence Ministry Signs ₹498.58-Crore INS Betwa Refit Contract
On 11 November 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58-crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in New Delhi for the normal refit and re-powering of the...
GCC Approves Advanced Military Command Headquarters in Kuwait
On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states approved an advanced headquarters for their Unified Military Command in Kuwait. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al...
Coalition of the Willing Begins First Exercise in Poland
The British- and French-led Coalition of the Willing began its first military exercise, Koalicja, in Poland on 9 November 2026. The drills run until 22 November and involve...
