Yudh Abhyas 2026: India-US Joint Drill with 1,200 Troops, Focus on IBGs & Autonomous Systems

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 Finalises Javelin ATGM Deal via US FMS After 16-Year Process; Co-Production with BDL in Focus

India has finally signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles after a 16-year procurement struggle. The deal, routed through Foreign Military Sales, shifts focus to co-assembly and co-production with Bharat Dynamics Limited, while the indigenous MPATGM programme also matures. For exams, remember the chronology: 2010 Javelin attempt → 2014 pivot to Spike → 2017 cancellation → 2019 emergency Spike-LR → 2025 Javelin revival.

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.

India-US Sign Javelin Missile LOA Via FMS Route for Indian Army

India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US to procure the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. This marks India becoming an official customer of the Javelin and deepens the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership, opening avenues for co-production.

Defence Ministry Annual Report 2025-26 Details Operation Sindoor and LAC Situation with PLA Reduction

The Defence Ministry's annual report for 2025-26 highlights Operation Sindoor as a calibrated military response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, involving precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. It also records a significant reduction in PLA deployment along the LAC during 2025, alongside renewed diplomatic and military engagement with China. The report signals a shift towards integrated, network-centric operations and a review of capability gaps.

US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles Co-Produced in India via Tata-Raytheon-Lockheed Pact

The US Javelin anti-tank missile system will be co-produced in India through a pact between Tata Advanced Systems and the Javelin Joint Venture (Raytheon & Lockheed Martin). This boosts India’s defence self-reliance under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', strengthens US-India strategic ties, and ensures reliable supply for the Indo-Pacific region. For exam aspirants, this is a high-impact case study in defence indigenisation, technology transfer, and regional security.

India Acquires US Javelin ATGM via FMS; MoU for Co-Production with TASL

India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, ending a nearly 15-year delay. A co-production MoU between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the Javelin Joint Venture opens the door for local final assembly and integration, boosting infantry anti-armour capabilities.

22nd Yudh Abhyas 2026: US 3MDTF & MLIDS Deployed for High-Altitude Warfare Interoperability

The 22nd edition of India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, held from Sep 9-28, focuses on high-altitude warfare, long-range precision fires, and counter-drone capabilities. For the first time, the US Army's 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) and the Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (MLIDS) are participating, marking a significant step in operational interoperability under the Operation Pathways framework.