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Manipur: 17 Arrested at Sinai Camp for Impersonating KNA/KLA Cadres 24 Firearms & Explosives Seized Manipur Police, QAT CRPF, CoBRA and Assam Rifles conducted the operation on October 23, 2026, at a designated Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp linked to KNO/KNA and KNO/KLA. 17 arrested Eight allegedly impersonated KNA cadres and nine KLA cadres using false identities. Massive seizure: 24 firearms, 38 magazines, ammunition, explosives, wireless communication equipment and other combat gear recovered.

Four Philippine Air Force pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft collided during a training flight at Fernando Air Base on October 23. The air force has temporarily grounded its entire SF-260 fleet as a precaution while an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year service extension for Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh He will now serve in the role until October 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. His current tenure was scheduled to end on October 31, 2026.

A significant milestone towards enhancing Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities has been achieved with the inauguration of ‘Setting to Work Phase (STW)-2’ activity of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system Energy Module developed indigenously by Naval Materials Research Laboratory, DRDO. The AIP system boosts the underwater endurance of the diesel-electric submarines by reducing its dependence on atmospheric oxygen. In simple, DRDO's AIP system’s Energy Module has reached the next stage of preparation, where it is progressively readied for operation. Now in the next phase, the module will be activated to generate power and undergo rigorous testing to verify its performance and safety. After successful testing, it will be handed over to MDL for integration into a INS Khanderi, which is targeted for 2027.

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for 500 scramjet propulsion systems for India's hypersonic missile programme.

The region around Asaphila and Longju in Arunachal Pradesh's Taksing Circle remains sensitive due to differing perceptions of the LAC between India, China and Local Communities. However, the overall situation on the ground remains stable and under control. Indian and Chinese patrols encounter each other periodically in Asaphila and Longju during routine operations. Despite these recurring face-offs, there have been no reports of violent clashes between military personnel in the two areas.

282 Navy Agniveers In Maharashtra Get Direct Appointment As Police Constables. No competitive exam. Straight from serving in the Indian Navy to joining Maharashtra Police.

Maharashtra ATS has arrested Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar (33), who is allegedly linked to the banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed. Acting on a tip-off, the accused was apprehended near Mahim Metro station. The investigation suggests that he was allegedly propagating radical ideas while working as a Rapido rider and selling perfumes: Maharashtra ATS

The U.S. military bans Chinese BYD electric vehicles from Japan’s Kadena Air Base over fears of data collection and intelligence gathering, effective October 26, 2026.

IndiGo announced that all its flights to and from Riyadh will remain cancelled until October 31, and flights to and from Dammam until October 27, due to security concerns and rising risks due to Houthi attacks.

EAM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Azerbaijan: Threats like terrorism, conflict and instability are our common enemies.

EAM Jaishankar meets Azerbaijan PM in Baku.

ITBP Chief highlighted China's rapid military modernization and stressed the urgent need for India to invest in advanced drone technology to strengthen its defence capabilities and counter emerging security challenges along the border.

National Security Guard (NSG) commandos in coordination with the other security forces conducted a mock drill in Ujjain

Centre has extended deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi till October 31.

ITBP DG Shatrujeet Kapur confirms ongoing skirmishes between PLA and Indian Army since July. Kapur says that these skirmishes were on even when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Delhi for BRICS.

NAGASTRA-2 Loiter Munition successfully completed Technical Trials at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in August 2026. Users witnessed all operational and ECCM compliance parameters: Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.