Defence
Shtil-1 Missiles: Indian Navy, Rosoboronexport & Air Defence
Why in news? India signed a contract in early March 2026 worth roughly ₹21.8 billion (about $238 million) with Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosob...
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Why in news? India signed a contract in early March 2026 worth roughly ₹21.8 billion (about $238 million) with Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosob...
Why in news? On 27 February 2026 President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at Air For...
Why in news? The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted its biennial firepower exercise, Vayu Shakti‑26, at the Pokhran field firing range near Jaisalmer....
Why in news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight‑trials of the Very Short‑...
Why in news? During the Prime Minister’s state visit to Israel in late February 2026, reports emerged that India is considering acquiring the Israel...
Why in news? Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a deal to purchase the Chinese CM‑302 supersonic anti‑ship missile. The news has dr...
Why in news? India and Japan have begun the seventh edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, a bilateral military drill in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. This t...
Why in news? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy recently test‑fired the Sayyad‑3G missile from a warship. The test, conducted during ...
Why in news? The 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar, a joint training exercise between the special forces of India and the United States, is schedu...
Why in news? The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Krishna, the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships, on 16 February 2026. Designed a...
Why in news? China showcased the CJ‑1000 hypersonic cruise missile during a military parade in Beijing. This road‑mobile weapon is reportedly the ...
Why in news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement proposals worth nearly ₹3.6 lakh crore to strengthen India’s armed forces. ...
Why in news? India’s Prime Minister and the French President virtually inaugurated the final assembly line of the Airbus H‑125 light utility helic...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini arrived in Visakhapatnam as part of the International Fleet Review and the multilate...
Why in news? Iran’s Khorramshahr‑4 ballistic missile gained international attention after it was reportedly used in a 2025 attack in West Asia and...
Why in News? On 11 February 2026 the Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF‑154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. CTF‑154 is...
Why in News? The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 13 February 2026 to acquire eight Dornier 228 aircr...
Why in news? The Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, has begun a pilot project to induct indigenous dog breeds under the Aatmanirbhar B...
Why in news? India and France are negotiating a deal worth around €300 million for SCALP long‑range cruise missiles. These missiles, used by India...
Why in news? The Strategic Forces Command successfully test‑fired the Agni‑3 intermediate‑range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range...