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16 October 2026 DEFENCE

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹4,106 crore to procure a dedicated communication satellite (GSAT-7C) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.

The ₹2,563 crore contract for the GSAT-7C satellite was signed with New Space India Ltd, while the ₹1,543 crore contract for the Varunastra torpedoes was inked with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL).

13 October 2026 DEFENCE

DRDO has successfully conducted the flight trial of an indigenous High-Altitude Platform (HAPS) aimed at creating a long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance platform.

The HAPS was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. During the trial, the platform reached 21 km Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) and maintained 20 km AMSL for over 30 minutes.

Additionally, DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden live jump trial of the indigenous Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at Nyoma (Mudh Drop Zone) in Ladakh, demonstrating its efficacy and tactical employability in extremely high-altitude terrain.

29 September 2026 DEFENCE

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has commenced the operational phase of the multilateral air exercise named “Tarang Shakti 2026” at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

The exercise, themed “Power in Partnership”, witnessed the participation of seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs): Australia, the USA, the UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It builds upon the successful inaugural edition of the exercise held in 2024.

23 September 2026 DEFENCE

The bilateral air exercise “Veer Guardian 2026” between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has concluded at the Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Su-30 MKI, Rafale, and indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas of the IAF and F-2A fighter aircraft of the JASDF participated in the exercise.

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