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Oct 06, 2026

Mountain Guardian 2026: India‑UAE joint exercise in Uttarakhand

India and the United Arab Emirates began the Mountain Guardian 2026 joint military exercise at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise involves the Indian Army and UAE Army and focuses on mountain warfare and interoperability between the two forces. A total of 92 personnel are participating, with equal representation from both armies. The training includes patrol planning, high‑altitude mobility and disaster response coordination in high‑altitude terrain. Officials said Mountain Guardian helps improve joint planning and security cooperation, strengthening defence ties between India and the UAE and providing practical field training for troops.

Location: Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Participants: 92 personnel, equal representation.
Focus: mountain warfare and interoperability.
Coupling: India‑UAE defence collaboration.
Benefit: enhanced planning and high‑altitude operations.

Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship launched; FSS‑1 named INS Surya

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship, FSS‑1, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam in October 2026. The ceremony also marked the keel laying of the fifth Fleet Service Ship, FSS‑5, and the inauguration of the upgraded Slipway‑4 and a 300‑tonne Goliath Crane. INS Surya will provide at‑sea replenishment and logistics to extend navy reach and endurance. Built domestically, the vessels feature enhanced cargo capacity, workshops and a helicopter deck. The event demonstrates progress in Make in India and strengthens India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities to support naval operations.

Date: 6 October 2026.
Ship: FSS‑1, named INS Surya.
Keel laid: FSS‑5.
Upgrades: Slipway‑4 and 300‑tonne crane.
Strategic aim: indigenous shipbuilding and maritime power.

Oct 03, 2026

KAZIND-2026: India-Kazakhstan conduct ninth edition

India and Kazakhstan are conducting the ninth edition of Exercise KAZIND-2026 at Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from 28 September to 11 October 2026. India has deployed a 60-member Armed Forces contingent, including troops from the Garhwal Rifles and other Army units, along with personnel from the Indian Air Force. The exercise seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen joint counter-terrorism capabilities in semi-urban and mountainous terrain. Training covers joint planning, air mobility, unmanned aerial systems, and counter-drone operations. The Ministry of Defence notes this is the ninth edition, correcting earlier references to a tenth edition. The exercise reinforces India’s regional defence collaboration with Kazakhstan and aligns with wider security goals.

Dates: 28 September to 11 October 2026.
60-member Indian contingent participating.
Involves Garhwal Rifles and other Army units; Air Force presence too.
Focus on interoperability, counter-terrorism, and counter-drone tech.
Officially listed as the ninth edition by the MoD.

Oct 02, 2026

India and South Korea hold 10th Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi

India and the Republic of Korea conducted the 10th Joint Committee Meeting on bilateral defence cooperation in New Delhi in September 2026. The dialogue reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence industries and logistics and discussed measures to further strengthen defence ties. The two sides emphasised expanding engagement between defence industries and promoting cooperation in defence production and logistics. The meeting was co-chaired by Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary for Defence Production in India’s Ministry of Defence, and Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister of South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration. Participants agreed to continued exchanges and joint exercises to boost interoperability and strategic partnership.

10th Joint Committee Meeting on bilateral defence cooperation held in New Delhi, September 2026.
Key focus: defence industries, logistics, and enhanced defence production.
Co-chairs: Dinesh Mahur (India) and Kim Il Dong (South Korea).
Agreed to ongoing exchanges and joint exercises to improve interoperability.
Signifies deepening defence ties between India and South Korea.

Oct 01, 2026

ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise AIME-2026 begins in the Philippines

The second edition of the ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines on 28 September 2026. The exercise featured Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish alongside maritime forces from ASEAN member states. The harbour phase included professional exchanges, cultural and sporting activities, and operational coordination, followed by at-sea exercises. The theme, Anchored in Trust, United at Sea, aimed to strengthen interoperability, professional exchanges, and mutual understanding among partner navies. The exercise supports maritime security cooperation and reinforces a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, with emphasis on search and rescue and seamanship skills.

Event: AIME-2026 begins 28 Sep 2026 at Subic Bay
Participants include INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
Harbour phase: exchanges, cultural activities, coordination
Follow-on sea exercises to test interoperability
Theme emphasizes trust and united action at sea

Sep 26, 2026

Defence Ministry signs ₹810 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for SAT-SAAW systems

On 26 September 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract valued at ₹810 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) and related equipment for the Indian Air Force. The agreement was inked in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground, precision-guided glide bomb designed to neutralize enemy airfields from long stand-off ranges, compatible with aircraft such as the Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30 MKI. The procurement strengthens IAF strike capabilities and long-range targeting options in diverse operational scenarios. BDL officials expect timely delivery and integration with existing platforms.

Contract value ₹810 crore for 160 SAT-SAAW and related equipment.
Signed in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh attended.
SAT-SAAW: precision-guided glide bomb for long stand-off airfield strikes.
Compatible aircraft: Jaguar, Hawk, Su-30 MKI.
Implication: enhances IAF long-range strike capabilities and deterrence.

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