Recent Defence Updates-Month of August 2026
Last Updated on 29 Aug 2026
Indian Navy receives first multi-purpose vessel “Samarthak” The Navy has received Samarthak, built by L&T. It will support maritime surveillance, reconnaissance and testing of weapons and sensors.
On August 27, 2026, the Indian Navy received "Samarthak," its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel (MPV), built by L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The ₹887-crore project features over 75% indigenous content to support surveillance, testing, and fleet operations.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, performed the Bhoomi Pujan for T-Series Tanks Overhaul Project at Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur -- a unit of Mini Ratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) on Thursday.
The project involves the creation of overhauling facilities for T-72 and T-90 Tanks with an estimated cost of Rs 472 crore, another milestone in the nation’s journey towards self-reliance.
DRDO tests high-altitude combat parachute DRDO successfully tested its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System from around 22,000 feet, including operations in temperatures as low as −15°C.
DRDO missile technology opened to private industry A major policy decision allows qualified Indian private companies to manufacture DRDO-developed conventional missile systems, potentially increasing production capacity and reducing dependence on imports
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