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Agni-6 has come into the news in 2026 after DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat said that DRDO is prepared to proceed with the full-scale development of the next-generation Agni-VI missile.

France has submitted its technical and commercial proposal to India for the procurement of 114 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement. The proposal is currently under examination by the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The 21st edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas is being held at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken a significant step toward promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment by launching its first all-women commando unit.

On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy will commission two state-of-the-art stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri – fulfilling its ambitious goals of modernization and self-reliance.

The Defence Ministry has announced that the third Nilgiri class warship 'Himgiri' built under Project 17A has been formally inducted into the Indian Navy.

Recently, the Indian Army successfully conducted a high-tech exercise – ‘Drone Prahar’ – in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. 

US President Donald Trump has announced to give Patriot missiles to Ukraine which will be paid for by the European Union.

Recently, Indian Navy warships have reached Singapore, where they will participate in the 32nd Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) to be held later this month.

The Indian Army has successfully tested the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defense system at an altitude of 15,000 feet in Ladakh. This test is extremely important for India's high-altitude warfare capability, defense self-reliance and border air security.