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Defence Current Affairs 03 February 2026

In Current Affairs for 03 February 2026, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news.  These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming...

In Current Affairs for 03 February 2026, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news.  These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.

Defence Current Affairs 03 February 2026

India has witnessed a series of significant developments across trade, defence manufacturing, space technology, and international military diplomacy, reflecting its expanding global influence and strategic ambitions.

India–US Trade Deal Brings Major Tariff Relief

In a major boost to bilateral trade, tariffs on Indian goods exported to the United States have been sharply reduced from 50% to 18% following a fresh trade agreement between the two countries. The announcement came after a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that the two leaders spoke recently, though he did not disclose detailed discussions. Soon after, President Trump revealed that the agreement was finalised out of “friendship and respect” for Prime Minister Modi. As part of the deal, India has committed to significantly increasing imports from the United States, including energy, technology, agricultural produce, and other goods, with purchases expected to exceed $500 billion.

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the decision, stating that the reduced tariff on “Made in India” products would benefit India’s 1.4 billion citizens. He emphasised that cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies unlocks immense opportunities and strengthens global peace, stability, and prosperity. Both leaders reiterated their intent to deepen collaboration on regional and global issues, building on earlier engagements and sustained diplomatic momentum.

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Yantra India Granted ‘Miniratna’ Category-I Status

In a key move to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status for Yantra India Limited (YIL). The decision aligns with India’s broader defence reform agenda under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

With this status, YIL’s board can independently approve capital expenditure of up to ₹500 crore for modernisation, new projects, and equipment procurement. The defence ministry noted that this autonomy will accelerate growth, enhance export potential, and strengthen indigenous capabilities in defence production, research, and strategic technologies.

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Digantara Partners With Singapore on Space Security

India’s private space sector achieved a major international milestone as Bengaluru-based Digantara Industries entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). The collaboration focuses on developing advanced Space Situational Awareness (SSA) tools to protect satellites from the growing threat of space debris.

Under the agreement, Digantara will provide crucial services such as flight dynamics analysis and conjunction screening, enabling early warnings and real-time collision avoidance. The partnership highlights India’s rising role in space safety and sustainable orbital operations amid increasing congestion in Earth’s orbit.

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CDS General Anil Chauhan Visits Armenia

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led a high-level Indian defence delegation to Armenia, arriving in Yerevan on 1 February 2026 for a four-day official visit. The visit aims to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and advance shared strategic interests.

The delegation was welcomed by India’s Ambassador to Armenia and senior Armenian defence officials. Discussions are expected to build on previous defence engagements, including the Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation held in Hyderabad in October 2025. The visit reflects India’s growing engagement in the South Caucasus and supports its multi-aligned foreign policy approach amid evolving regional geopolitics.

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Indian Navy Receives Indigenous Unmanned Surface Vessels

In another milestone for indigenous defence innovation, Mumbai-based Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd has delivered the first two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to the Indian Navy. These vessels are part of a larger order of 12 units and were developed under stringent naval requirements.

Designed for autonomous navigation, high-speed operations, and multi-mission roles such as surveillance and reconnaissance, the USVs enhance India’s maritime security capabilities. Their induction comes amid rising concerns over unmanned maritime threats in the region, positioning these platforms as critical force multipliers for the Navy.

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Review Questions

  1. TAs per the India–US trade deal announced by President Donald Trump, the
    reciprocal tariff on Indian goods exported to the USA has been reduced to:
    A. 10%
    B. 15%
    C. 18%
    D. 25%
    ANSWER: C
  2. Under the new India–US trade agreement, India committed to purchasing
    more than how much worth of goods from the United States?
    A. $250 billion
    B. $300 billion
    C. $400 billion
    D. $500 billion
    ANSWER: D
  3. Yantra India Limited (YIL) was granted which status, allowing it to
    independently approve capital expenditure up to ₹500 crore?
    A. Maharatna
    B. Navratna
    C. Miniratna Category-II
    D. Miniratna Category-I
    ANSWER: D
  4. Digantara Industries has partnered with which country’s Defence Science and
    Technology Agency to develop Space Situational Awareness capabilities?
    A. Japan
    B. Israel
    C. United States
    D. Singapore
    ANSWER: D
  5. The first indigenous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) delivered to the Indian
    Navy were manufactured by:
    A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
    C. Larsen & Toubro
    D. Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd
    ANSWER: D
  6. Major Rank Of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of The Indian Navy?
    A. Captain
    B. Inspector
    C. Lt Commander
    D. Vice-admiral
    ANSWER: C
  7. Training Command of IAF is located at
    A. New Delhi
    B. Bangalore
    C. Gurugram
    D. Lucknow
    ANSWER: B
  8. Which Nation Is A New Member Of SCO?
    A. China
    B. Pakistan
    C. India
    D. Iran
    ANSWER: D
  9. War Cry of ASSAM REGIMENT
    A. Parakramo Vijayate
    B. Rhino Charge
    C. Jai Bajrangbali
    D. Duty, Honour, courage
    ANSWER: B
  10. __Is India’s 3rd Highest Military Decoration Award.
    A. PVC
    B. MVC
    C. Veer Chakra
    D. Kirti Chakra
    ANSWER: C
  11. Colonel Rank of Indian Army Is Equivalent To Rank Of Indian Navy Is
    A. Commander
    B. Captain
    C. Group Captain
    D. Lieutenant
    ANSWER: B
  12. War Cry of NAGA REGIMENT
    A. Bharat Mata ki Jai
    B. Ki ki so so Lhargyalo
    C. Jai Durga Naga
    D. Durga Mata Ki Jai
    ANSWER: C
  13. Regimental Centre Of The Rajput Regiment Is In
    A. Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh
    B. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
    C. Awantipora, J&K.
    D. Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
    ANSWER: A
  14. National Cadet Corps Was Established In
    A. July 16, 1948
    B. July 16, 1958
    C. July 26, 1968
    D. July 26, 1988
    ANSWER: A
  15. Ex ‘Ekuverin’ conducted b/w India &
    A. Qatar
    B. Oman
    C. UAE
    D. Maldives
    ANSWER: D
  16. Mitra Shakti Ex Held B/w India &
    A. Sri Lanka
    B. USA
    C. UK
    D. Nepal
    ANSWER: A
  17. From Which Country Has India Purchased Its Apache Helicopters?
    A. U.K.
    B. Sweden
    C. France
    D. USA
    ANSWER: D
  18. World’s Highest Motorable Road Is In
    A. Sikkim
    B. Ladakh (Mig La Pass)
    C. Himachal Pradesh
    D. Assam
    ANSWER: B
  19. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) HQ, is at___
    A. New Delhi
    B. Mumbai
    C. Lucknow
    D. Pune
    ANSWER: A
  20. What is LCA Mark 1A in relation to the Tejas aircraft?
    A. It is the basic version
    B. It is the prototype
    C. It is the advanced version
    D. It is a different model
    ANSWER: C
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