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Why in news? The fifth edition of the bilateral naval exercise Samudra Shakti was held at Visakhapatnam from 14 to 17 October 2025. The exercise broug...
Why in news? On 16 October 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a high‑altitude free‑fall test of...
Why in news? India’s home‑grown Akash surface‑to‑air missile system returned to the headlines in 2025 after successful tests of its Akash Prim...
Why in news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has begun work on the Astra Mark II, an indigenous beyond‑visual‑range air�...
Why in news? On 12 October 2025, a 120‑member Indian Army contingent departed for Irwin Barracks in Perth to participate in Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025...
Why in news? North Korea showcased its new Hwasong‑20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade on 10 October 2025 celebrat...
Why in news? Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) unveiled the Saksham Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft System (C‑UAS) Grid in October 2025. The integrated n...
Why in news? The United States awarded a contract to Raytheon to manufacture AIM‑120 Advanced Medium‑Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for se...
Why in news? In October 2025 two major maritime exercises drew attention. NATPOLREX‑X tested India’s preparedness for oil spills, while Exercise K...
Why in news? The Chief of Defence Staff recently announced plans to accelerate the creation of integrated theatre commands. The reforms aim to enhance...
Why in news? The government announced a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in September 2025, appointing an Additional...
Why in news? On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its last two MiG‑21 squadrons at the Uttarlai airbase in Rajasthan, e...
Why in news? On 24 September 2025, India successfully test‑fired the Agni‑Prime (Agni‑P) missile from a rail‑based mobile launcher at Dr A.P.J...
Why in news? India announced that it will conduct its largest tri‑service drone and counter‑drone exercise, codenamed “Cold Start,” in the fir...
Why in news? Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. announced in September 2025 that it would establish a defence manufacturing plant in Berrechid, Morocco. The f...
Why in news? The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) launched a professional engagement called the Comprehensive Orientation for Rejuvenation and Empowerme...
Why in news? Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched Operation Guddar in Kulgam district to flush out militants hiding in forested areas. The op...
Why in news? The Ministry of Defence released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 to outline the long‑term military technologies ...
Why in news? The Indian Navy commissioned two Nilgiri‑class stealth frigates—INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri—at Visakhapatnam in August 2025. This ...
Why in news? The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced that it would retire the iconic MiG‑21 fighter jet from operational service on 26 September 2025, ...
