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Exercise : Defence - Latest Current Affairs
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1.
In which city was the maiden flight of India’s first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3, successfully conducted?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucknow was the city where Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt) successfully conducted the maiden flight of Divyastra Mk3 on August 11, 2026. Developed as India’s first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3 uses a jet engine developed by DG Propulsion and contains no imported foreign engines or critical subsystems. Kawa UAV, an indigenous defence technology firm based in Lucknow, specialises in high-speed precision strike systems and UAVs The successful flight demonstrates India’s growing capabilities in developing advanced, self-reliant defence technologies under the broader objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Date : 2026-08-20
2.
Which country participates with India in Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Thailand participates with India in Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026, which is the 15th joint military exercise between the two countries. The exercise is being conducted from August 18 to 31, 2026, at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani, Thailand. The Indian Army and Royal Thai Army are taking part with 85 personnel each. The exercise focuses on joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in difficult jungle and semi-urban environments, while also enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and defence cooperation between the two armies.
Date : 2026-08-18
3.
Which company signed agreements with BEML and Adani Defence to manufacture fuselage structures for the LCH Prachand?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) signed agreements with BEML and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited on August 14, 2026, for manufacturing fuselage structures of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. BEML will manufacture 48 fuselage structures under an order worth ₹184 crore, while Adani Defence will produce 42 structures. The initiative marks the first integration of private industry into helicopter fuselage production and aims to increase industrial participation in India’s aerospace sector. The production supports the manufacturing of 156 Prachand helicopters ordered for the Indian Armed Forces and is being carried out at HAL’s new facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
Date : 2026-08-17
4.
Which Indian company is set to partner with Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture engines for the AMCA programme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance is set to partner with UK-based Rolls-Royce to explore the establishment of a dedicated aerospace gas turbine complex in India. The proposed collaboration aims to support the joint development and manufacturing of aero-engines for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The partnership combines Rolls-Royce’s expertise in advanced propulsion technology with Reliance’s manufacturing and execution capabilities. The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s indigenous aerospace ecosystem, reduce dependence on foreign-made defence equipment, and enhance domestic capabilities in fighter-engine production. The AMCA is a twin-engine stealth fighter being developed for India’s future air-combat requirements.
Date : 2026-08-17
5.
Which Indian shipbuilding company delivered the MS Maria vessel to the German firm HS Schiffahrts UG?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Ltd delivered MS Maria, the second of eight multi-purpose vessels in the HS EcoFreighter series, to German firm HS Schiffahrts UG on August 12, 2026. The vessel has a 7,000 DWT capacity and is classified as an Ice-class vessel. It features the “Groot Cross-Bow” design and a transom stern for improved speed and fuel efficiency. Designed by Groot Ship Design of the Netherlands, the vessel was constructed at Cochin Shipyard Ltd according to Det Norske Veritas classification rules. CSL is India’s largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility and is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
Date : 2026-08-16
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