Defence Current Affairs

In a bid to enhance India’s self-reliance in defence production and create job opportunities, the government is all set to establish two new Defence Industrial Corridors—one in Maharashtra and the other in Assam. This initiative is part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) campaign and aims to strengthen the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities. Background: Defence … Read more

The Border Security Force (BSF) has initiated a high-intensity security drive, ‘Operation Alert,’ along the Rajasthan border in preparation for Independence Day 2025. This operation aims to strengthen border security, rehearse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and counter potential threats. Timeline and Objectives BSF DIG (Sector South) MK Negi mentioned that the force is constantly evaluating … Read more

On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy will commission INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, two advanced stealth frigates under Project 17A, marking a historic first for simultaneous ship commissioning. Overview: On 26 August 2025, the port city of Visakhapatnam will witness a milestone in India’s maritime journey. The Indian Navy will commission two major frontline … Read more

The Indian Navy’s INS Tamal completed a successful three-day port visit to Casablanca, Morocco, enhancing naval cooperation between India and Morocco through joint exercises and cultural exchanges. The visit took place from 6–9 August 2025 as part of INS Tamal’s return journey to India after being commissioned in Russia on 1 July 2025. Strengthening Bilateral … Read more

India’s defence production has reached an unprecedented ₹1,50,590 crore in FY 2024–25, marking an 18% rise over the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore. This demonstrates the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Key Highlights Sector-Wise Contribution Growth Statistics Policy Reforms Driving Growth Defence Exports on the Rise Significance This notable increase signifies India’s transition from … Read more

In the latest edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX), the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian Navy have successfully wrapped up their joint exercises in the South China Sea. The exercise took place from July 28 to August 1, 2025, marking the 32nd iteration since its inception in 1994. Shore Phase: … Read more

India has received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295MW military transport aircraft from Spain, marking a significant step in strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. The delivery, which took place at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville, came two months ahead of schedule. This milestone is part of the larger … Read more