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NDA Defence & Security Current Affairs 2026 — Page 5
Articles — page 5
- 9 August 2026
Operation Sindoor & the Logic of Deterrence
On 9 August 2026 the Raksha Mantri said Operation Sindoor sent a global message on India's resolve. An NDA explainer on deterrence, escalation control, India's response doctrine and armed-fo…
- 9 August 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Command: India's Only Tri-Service Command
On 9 August 2026 the Vice-President launched Har Ghar Tiranga in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. An NDA explainer on the Andaman & Nicobar Command, India's only tri-service command, and the M…
- 6 August 2026
Agni-4 Test-Fired: Ballistic Missiles & India's Nuclear Deterrent
On 6 August 2026 India test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile from Chandipur under the Strategic Forces Command. An NDA explainer on ballistic vs cruise missiles, the Agni family, the nucle…
- 2 August 2026
The President's Bodyguard — India's Senior-most Regiment
On 2 August 2026 the President flagged off the PBG Soldierathon at Rashtrapati Bhavan. An NDA explainer on the President's Bodyguard — raised 1773, the Army's senior-most regiment — ceremoni…
- 27 July 2026
CRPF & India's Central Armed Police Forces
On 27 July 2026 the nation marked CRPF Raising Day. An NDA explainer on the Central Reserve Police Force, the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), their roles, and how they di…
- 25 July 2026
The Indian Coast Guard & Maritime Security
On 25 July 2026 the Indian Coast Guard rescued 170 people in Gujarat floods. An NDA explainer on the Indian Coast Guard — its role, motto, history, the coastal-security grid and how it diffe…
- 22 July 2026
INS Malvan & Anti-Submarine Warfare
On 22 July 2026 the Navy commissioned INS Malvan, a Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. An NDA explainer on ASW, warship types, indigenous shipbuilding, sonar and the Indi…
- 19 July 2026
Exercise Pitch Black 2026 & India's Military Exercises
On 19 July 2026 the IAF began Exercise Pitch Black 2026 at RAAF Base Darwin, flying Rafales for the first time. An NDA explainer on Pitch Black, India–Australia defence ties, key military ex…
- 16 July 2026
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) & Strategic Infrastructure
On 16 July 2026 the Raksha Mantri addressed the BRO Strategic Infrastructure Conclave, calling border infrastructure indispensable in future warfare. An NDA explainer on the Border Roads Org…
- 14 July 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 & Operation Vijay
On 14 July 2026 the Raksha Mantri flagged off the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' motorcycle expedition ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas. An NDA explainer on the 1999 Kargil War (Operation Vijay), the four…
- 13 July 2026
NCC & Sainik Schools: Grooming Future Officers
On 13 July 2026 the Vice-President was briefed on the NCC and Sainik Schools. An NDA explainer on the National Cadet Corps, Sainik Schools, their history, structure and role in grooming Indi…
- 10 July 2026
Bureau of Port Security & India's Coastal Security
On 10 July 2026 the Home Minister reviewed the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). An NDA explainer on India's coastal security architecture, the three-tier grid, the Coast …
- 9 July 2026
INS Sudarshini & Lokayan 2026: Navy Sail Training Explained
On 8 July 2026 INS Sudarshini concluded a New York port call during Lokayan 2026, sailing past the Statue of Liberty at the US Naval Review 250. An NDA explainer on Navy sail training ships,…
- 8 July 2026
Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket: DRDO Flight-Test Explained
On 8 July 2026 DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at Chandipur. An NDA explainer on the Pinaka MBRL, DRDO labs (ARDE/HEMRL), rocket artillery, guided rockets…
- 8 July 2026
India–Myanmar Border & Security Cooperation
On 7–8 July 2026 India and Myanmar held their 23rd National Level Meeting in New Delhi on border and security cooperation. An NDA explainer on the India–Myanmar border, the Free Movement Reg…
- 7 July 2026
India–Rwanda Defence Partnership (2nd JDCC)
On 6–7 July 2026 India and Rwanda held their 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi, agreeing to expand military training, exercises, medical cooperation and def…
- 6 July 2026
INS Mahendragiri (F38): The Sixth Project 17A Stealth Frigate Explained
On 11 July 2026 the Indian Navy commissions INS Mahendragiri (F38) at Visakhapatnam — the sixth Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) stealth frigate, MDL-built, WDB-designed, with over 75% indigenous…
- 5 July 2026
65,000 Ordnance Factory Staff Redeployed: The OFB-to-7-DPSU Story
On 5 July 2026 the government's decision to redeploy nearly 65,000 erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees into regular government service was welcomed. An NDA/CDS explainer on the OFB's 2021 c…
- 5 July 2026
Indian Navy's Twin Voyages: Singapore Port Call & INS Sudarshini in New York
On 5 July 2026 the Indian Navy marked two milestones — Eastern Fleet ships concluded a Singapore visit and sail-trainer INS Sudarshini reached New York for Sail4th 250. An NDA/CDS explainer …
- 3 July 2026
DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Deals: The Acquisition Council, AoN & India's Weapons Explained
On 3 July 2026 the Defence Acquisition Council approved ₹52,000 crore of acquisitions, including MRSAM, V-SHORADS, MPATGM and anti-drone systems. A full NDA/CDS explainer on the DAC, Accepta…