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Exercise : Defence - Latest Current Affairs
- Defence - Latest Current Affairs
1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
In which country was the bilateral air exercise Udara Shakti 2026 conducted?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia hosted the bilateral air exercise Udara Shakti 2026, which commenced on August 13, 2026, at Subang Air Base. The exercise involves the Indian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force, focusing on joint field training and Subject Matter Expert exchanges. It aims to enhance operational learning, share best practices, and improve interoperability between the two air forces. The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and professional engagement between India and Malaysia. It is distinct from Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a multinational air exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force in Northern Australia, involving personnel and aircraft from several countries.
Date : 2026-08-16
5.
In which state will the Indian Army establish specialised training centres for youth across various district headquarters?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana will have specialised training centres established by the Indian Army across various district headquarters to prepare local youth for nationwide Army recruitment drives. The announcement was made on August 12, 2026, by Lieutenant General C Rajesh Pushkar, GOC-in-C of the Southern Command, following a meeting with state leadership at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad. The centres will also create awareness about career opportunities in the armed forces. In addition, the Army will support Telangana’s disaster response framework by assisting with rescue, evacuation, and rehabilitation during floods and other natural calamities.
Date : 2026-08-16
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