IRIS Dena Frigate Sunk by US Submarine, 130 Sailors Lost Post MILAN-2026 Exercise with India

Yudh Abhyas 2026: India-US Joint Drill Focuses on IBGs, Drones; Also Know IMBAX, LAMITIYE, Sea Dragon, MILAN 2026

This article compiles five recent joint military exercises India participated in, highlighting Yudh Abhyas 2026 with the US focusing on Integrated Battle Groups, drones, and long-range precision fires. Other exercises include IMBAX (Myanmar), LAMITIYE (Seychelles – first tri-services), Sea Dragon (multilateral ASW), and MILAN (multilateral naval wargame). Additionally, India’s defence production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore and exports ₹38,424 crore in FY2025-26, underscoring the push for indigenisation and global partnerships.

India-Japan Maritime Security Pact: Make in India Boost, Veer Guardian 26, UNICORN Project

India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation, strengthening bilateral defence ties in the Indo-Pacific. Key highlights include joint exercises (Dharma Guardian, JAIMEX, Veer Guardian 26 with first Japan Air Force visit to India), defence industrial cooperation under Make in India, and the first defence equipment transfer project (UNICORN). This pact is crucial for UPSC GS2 (bilateral relations) and GS3 (security, defence).

India, Japan Sign Maritime Security MoA on Aug 20, 2026 to Boost MDA, SLOC and Shipbuilding

India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on Maritime Security Cooperation in New Delhi on August 20, 2026, to make naval cooperation more structured, regular and operationally useful. The pact strengthens Maritime Domain Awareness, protects Sea Lines of Communication, and links defence industrial cooperation — a key India-Japan strategic development for UPSC GS2/GS3 preparation.

US-Denmark-Greenland Security Pact Allows Permanent US Basing, Bans Non-NATO Presence in Arctic

The US-Denmark-Greenland security pact, announced on September 18, gives the US permanent basing and overflight rights in Greenland and bars non-NATO nations from building bases or making sensitive investments without US approval. It resolves the NATO strain caused by Trump's annexation demand while preserving Danish/Greenland sovereignty, and remains valid even if Greenland becomes independent. This reshapes Arctic geopolitics amid Russia's military expansion and China's growing footprint.

India-UK Sign IGA for Maritime Electric Propulsion for Navy LPDs, Procure LMM Missiles

India and UK are set to sign an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for developing maritime electric propulsion systems for four Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Indian Navy. Additionally, a second IGA for procurement of British Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs) for the Indian Army is imminent. This collaboration includes establishing India's first maritime Land-Based Testing Facility for Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) by GE Vernova and BHEL.

INS Nipun Commissioned: Indian Navy's 2nd Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel Enhances Submarine Rescue Capability

INS Nipun, the Indian Navy's second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned at Mumbai. Built indigenously by HSL, it enhances India's submarine rescue, deep-sea diving, and salvage capabilities, marking a step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.

UN-Backed Fact-Finding Mission Finds 'Reasonable Grounds' for US War Crimes in Iran Strikes; 178 Civilians Killed

UN Human Rights Council's fact-finding mission on Iran has found 'reasonable grounds' that the United States committed war crimes in two airstrikes on February 28, 2026, killing at least 178 civilians, including children at a school in Minab. The report also alleges crimes against humanity by the Iranian government, highlighting the dual threats faced by Iranian civilians.

India-Japan Sign Maritime Security MoA: Deeper Naval Cooperation in Indo-Pacific

India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on Maritime Security Cooperation, deepening operational ties including information sharing, naval exercises, and logistics support under the 'Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership'. This pact is crucial for UPSC exams as it ties into India's Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific strategy, and defence diplomacy.