Defence Current Affairs MCQs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR and other assistance to Seychelles during his State Visit. The FPV was built by Goa Shipyard Limited. The vessel can achieve speeds of over 30 knots. It strengthens Seychelles’ maritime surveillance, anti-piracy operations, and patrolling of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa on 27 June 2026. The vessel is named “Akshay,” meaning Indestructible, symbolising resilience and commitment to maritime security. It will enhance Coast Guard operations including maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, and environmental protection. The induction strengthens India’s indigenous shipbuilding capability and supports the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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INS Trikand recently thwarted a piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden by forcing pirates to flee from a bulk carrier. It is a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the third and final ship of the second batch of Talwar-class frigates. It was built at the Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2013. It is part of the Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai.

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Recently, Germany announced plans to expand its missile defence network by establishing a second Arrow-3 missile defence site in Bavaria. Arrow-3 is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles before they re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere. It is jointly developed by Israel and the United States as part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS). The Arrow Weapon System (AWS) is the world’s first operational stand-alone Anti Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) defence system.

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Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation launched the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) project to strengthen underwater surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). UFOSS is an indigenous fixed network of undersea acoustic and hydrographic sensors installed on the seabed for continuous submarine detection. It aims to monitor strategic maritime choke points and detect Chinese nuclear submarines and Pakistan’s Hangor-class submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP). The system will enhance India’s long-term maritime domain awareness and underwater security.

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Recently, DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range. The trial validated the rocket’s performance at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km, with the rocket accurately hitting its target. The Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The rocket was launched from the in-service Pinaka launcher, demonstrating compatibility with different Pinaka rocket variants. The successful test marks another milestone in India’s indigenous long-range guided rocket capability.

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Indonesia signed an MoU with BrahMos Aerospace for the phased procurement of two coastal BrahMos missile batteries worth about USD 200 million. BrahMos is a medium-range, supersonic cruise missile based on the “Fire and Forget” principle. It is the world’s fastest operational cruise missile, capable of speeds up to Mach 2.8. It is jointly developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Russia) through BrahMos Aerospace. The missile provides long-range precision strike capability against land and maritime targets.

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INS Mahendragiri, the 6th Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam. It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, with over 75% indigenous content. The warship is equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, advanced stealth features, multifunction radar, anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare systems, and electronic warfare capabilities. It is named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the warship carries the motto “Mighty, Majestic, Matchless.”

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia. The exercise will be held from 20 July to 7 August 2026 at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases in Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley. Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, combat flying skills, operational coordination, and defence cooperation. India will participate in complex air combat scenarios alongside air forces from the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

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DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) on 23 July 2026. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test took place from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. The missile successfully intercepted a high-speed, high-altitude electronic target. Kusha can neutralise fighter jets, missiles, UAVs, and large enemy aircraft over a long range and altitude. The missile, radars, and command-and-control system were developed by DRDO laboratories and industry partners.