Defence Current Affairs 2026 for SSC
One-liner questions with answers on military exercises, missile and platform tests, inductions and defence deals — from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness. 8 questions, newest first.
9 October 2026
Which craft will the Indian Navy commission at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026?
→ Mangrol
KeyThird Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited
Indian Navy to commission Mangrol, third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare craft, in Mumbai →
6 October 2026
Which ship was launched as the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy?
→ FSS-1
Key43,500-tonne vessel launched at HSL to refuel and resupply warships at sea
Rajnath Singh launches 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and lays keel for FSS-5 at HSL →
With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹661.50 crore contract for BrahMos fire control systems?
→ BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
KeyProject features 68% indigenous content and aims to generate employment over three years
Ministry of Defence signs ₹661.50 crore contract with BAPL for Indian Navy ships →
What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched in Visakhapatnam?
→ Surya
KeyLaunched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on October 6, 2026
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam →
Which exercise did the Indian and UAE armies begin in Uttarakhand?
→ Mountain Guardian
KeyExercise held from October 5-18, 2026, at Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia
4 October 2026
What is the target number of squadrons the Indian Air Force aims to reach?
→ 42 squadrons
KeyIAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach this target
IAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach target of 42 squadrons →
3 October 2026
Which country has offered Su-57 jets to India as an alternative to the AMCA programme?
→ Russia
KeyIndia aims to finalize a multi-role fighter aircraft deal in the current financial year
India aims to finalize multi-role fighter deal as Russia offers Su-57 jets →
1 October 2026
What was the name of the Indian Army initiative that performed 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities?
→ Operation Drishti
KeyOver 1.5 lakh people received examinations and 144 surgeries were performed in Srinagar.
Indian Army performs 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities during Operation Drishti →
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