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Defence Current Affairs 14 May 2026
CAPSS–HQ Maintenance Command Joint Aerospace Seminar
The Headquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, together with the Centre for Airpower and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), organised a Joint Aerospace Power Seminar in Nagpur. The seminar focused on the theme “Efficient Maintenance and Atmanirbharta Enablers of Airpower.”
Senior military officers, aerospace experts, policymakers, and defence specialists participated in discussions regarding the importance of efficient maintenance systems in strengthening India’s airpower capabilities. The seminar emphasised that modern warfare not only depends on advanced aircraft and weapons but also on strong maintenance infrastructure that ensures operational readiness.
Experts shared views on:
- advanced maintenance technologies,
- modern repair systems,
- indigenous aerospace manufacturing,
- policy reforms,
- and improved logistics management.
The event also highlighted the importance of aligning maintenance strategies with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector. Discussions focused on reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and increasing domestic production of aerospace components and technologies.
Kalam & Kavach 3.0: Strengthening India’s Defence Vision
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth is set to inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on May 14, 2026.
The conference has emerged as an important platform where policymakers, military leaders, defence industries, diplomats, start-ups, innovators, and academics come together to discuss India’s future security challenges and defence preparedness.
The event revolves around the strategic vision called JAI:
- Jointness,
- Aatmanirbharta,
- Innovation.
Alongside this, the conference also promotes:
- Indigenisation,
- International collaboration.
The objective is to strengthen integrated military capabilities while encouraging advanced technological development within India’s defence ecosystem.
Major areas of discussion include:
- AI-enabled warfare,
- autonomous weapon systems,
- hypersonic technologies,
- quantum-enabled C4ISR systems,
- space security,
- low-earth orbit threats,
- and Tri-service integration.
The conference demonstrates India’s effort to prepare for future warfare through technological superiority and stronger coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Rolls-Royce and HAL Expand Aerospace Manufacturing in India
International Aerospace Manufacturing Private Limited (IAMPL), the joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
The company unveiled a new 12-acre expansion project aimed at increasing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities. The facility will manufacture advanced jet engine components for both domestic and international markets.
IAMPL has been operating since 2012 as a 50:50 partnership between Rolls-Royce and HAL. The company specialises in producing highly precise turbine and compressor components used in technologically advanced jet engines.
The expansion is expected to:
- strengthen India’s aerospace supply chain,
- support global aviation markets,
- create high-skilled employment opportunities,
- and enhance indigenous manufacturing capabilities.
The project also aligns with India’s ambition to become a global hub for aerospace and defence production.
Mission Drishti: India’s Revolutionary OptoSAR Satellite
India achieved a major milestone in space technology with the launch of Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite developed by Indian private space company GalaxEye.
The 190-kilogram satellite is considered India’s largest privately built spacecraft. It combines electro-optical imaging with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology on a single platform. This dual capability allows the satellite to capture high-quality images in all weather conditions during both day and night.
The satellite was launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, California.
Mission Drishti represents a major technological breakthrough because conventional imaging satellites often face limitations during cloudy weather or nighttime conditions. By integrating SAR technology with optical systems, the satellite ensures continuous Earth observation and surveillance capability.
The mission is strategically important for India because it can support:
- border surveillance,
- disaster management,
- environmental monitoring,
- maritime security,
- and defence intelligence operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the achievement and described it as an example of India’s growing innovation ecosystem and youth-driven technological progress.
BRICS Talks and West Asia Tensions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.
The meeting comes at a time of increasing tensions in West Asia following the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Araghchi’s visit marks the first major diplomatic engagement between India and Iran since the escalation of the conflict.
Iran has been urging BRICS nations, especially India as the current chair, to adopt a stronger diplomatic position regarding the crisis. However, differences among BRICS members have made it difficult to achieve a unified stance.
The BRICS meeting is expected to focus on:
- regional security,
- global governance reforms,
- multilateral cooperation,
- economic resilience,
- sustainability,
- and innovation.
One important challenge facing BRICS is maintaining internal unity amid growing geopolitical divisions among member nations.
Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to miss the gathering due to overlapping diplomatic engagements in Beijing. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is among the senior leaders attending the summit discussions.
Conclusion
The developments witnessed across defence, aerospace, diplomacy, and space technology highlight India’s growing strategic ambitions in 2026. Whether through indigenous defence manufacturing, advanced satellite innovation, global diplomatic engagement, or military modernisation, India is steadily strengthening its position as a major global power.
Initiatives such as Mission Drishti, Kalam & Kavach 3.0, and aerospace manufacturing expansion demonstrate the country’s commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement. At the same time, India’s active participation in BRICS diplomacy reflects its expanding role in shaping global strategic discussions.
Review Questions
- The Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at Nagpur was organised by the Headquarters
Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force in collaboration with which
organisation?
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. CAPSS
D. HAL
Answer: C. CAPSS
Explanation: The seminar was jointly conducted by the Indian Air Force’s
Headquarters Maintenance Command and the Centre for Airpower and Strategic
Studies (CAPSS). - The theme of the Joint Aerospace Power Seminar was:
A. Space Warfare and Cyber Security
B. Efficient Maintenance and Atmanirbharta Enablers of Airpower
C. Future Naval Technologies
D. Drone Warfare and Border Security
Answer: B. Efficient Maintenance and Atmanirbharta Enablers of Airpower
Explanation: The seminar focused on improving maintenance efficiency and
promoting self-reliance in aerospace capability. - Kalam & Kavach 3.0 is centred around which strategic vision?
A. SMART
B. VIKAS
C. JAI
D. SURAKSHA
Answer: C. JAI
Explanation: JAI stands for Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, and Innovation. - Which of the following technologies is expected to be discussed during Kalam &
Kavach 3.0?
A. Quantum-enabled C4ISR
B. Green Revolution Techniques
C. Agricultural Robotics
D. Deep Sea Mining
Answer: A. Quantum-enabled C4ISR
Explanation: The conference includes discussions on advanced defence technologies
including AI warfare, hypersonic systems, and quantum-enabled C4ISR. - IAMPL is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and which Indian company?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited
B. Tata Advanced Systems
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer: C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation: IAMPL is a 50:50 joint venture between Rolls-Royce and HAL. - The expanded aerospace manufacturing facility of IAMPL is located in:
A. Bengaluru
B. Hosur
C. Hyderabad
D. Pune
Answer: B. Hosur
Explanation: The manufacturing hub expansion was announced in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. - Mission Drishti is described as the world’s first:
A. Military Navigation Satellite
B. Hypersonic Spacecraft
C. OptoSAR Satellite
D. Quantum Communication Satellite
Answer: C. OptoSAR Satellite
Explanation: Mission Drishti combines electro-optical imaging with Synthetic Aperture
Radar (SAR) technology. - Mission Drishti was launched aboard which rocket?
A. PSLV
B. GSLV Mk III
C. Falcon Heavy
D. Falcon 9
Answer: D. Falcon 9
Explanation: The satellite was launched using a Falcon 9 rocket from California. - Which country’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, attended the BRICS
Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. UAE
D. Egypt
Answer: B. Iran
Explanation: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi attended the BRICS
meeting amid West Asia tensions. - Which one of the following statements is/are correct regarding BRICS? 1. It was set up with the sole purpose of countering the NATO influence and emerging as its substitute. 2. The New Development Bank is one of the initiatives of BRICS.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: B - World Economic Forum Hq Is In
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Lausanne, Switzerland
C. The Hague, The Netherlands
D. Gland, Switzerland
ANSWER: A - ___Is The Landlocked Country.
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Bhutan
D. China
ANSWER: C - Which Is Not An Asian Country?
A. Singapore
B. Brunei
C. UAE
D. Peru
ANSWER: D - GPMG Stands For
A. General Purple Machine Gun
B. General Purpose Machine Gun
C. General Purpose Machine Gum
D. None
ANSWER: B - ‘Ex Zapad’ Conducted B/W India &
A. Qatar
B. Russia
C. UAE
D. Maldives
ANSWER: B - Padma Vibhushan Award Was Instituted on
A. 2nd January 1954
B. 2nd January 1955
C. 2nd January 1956
D. 2nd January 1957
ANSWER: A - Hq Of Department of Space Is In
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Kochi
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: B - CAIR Stands For
A. Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
B. Centre for Artificial Intelligent & Robotics
C. Centre for Artillery Intelligence & Robotics
D. Centre form Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
ANSWER: A - With reference to the Project 15B warships, consider the following
statements: 1. They are equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and long-range
Surface-to-Air Missiles. 2. ‘INS Surat’ was the first-ever ship of Project 15B Destroyers. 3.Project 15B warships are completely indigenous.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
ANSWER: A
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