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Defence Current Affairs 11 November 2026
DMA Successfully Concludes 6th Edition of Special Campaign
The Department of Military Affairs (DMA), along with organisations functioning under its administrative control, has successfully completed the sixth edition of the Special Campaign. Conducted from 2 October to 31 October 2026, the initiative witnessed active participation from the Defence Forces and Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
The campaign focused on improving workplace cleanliness, simplifying administrative procedures, reducing pending official matters and ensuring the effective utilisation of government resources.
As part of the cleanliness initiative, the Department identified and covered 8,507 locations across various establishments. In addition, participating organisations simplified 324 rules and administrative processes to make their functioning more efficient.
A significant achievement was recorded in the disposal of scrap materials, including electronic waste. Their sale and disposal generated approximately ₹89.68 crore in revenue. The campaign also placed considerable emphasis on record management. A total of 5,28,443 physical files were examined, resulting in the removal of 16,837 unnecessary files.
These efforts helped release approximately 3,53,291 square feet of space, which can now be improved or utilised for other official purposes.
The campaign also delivered results in public grievance management. Authorities resolved 2,905 public grievances and 466 grievance appeals. Furthermore, responses were provided to 91 Members of Parliament (MP) references and four IMC references.
The Defence Forces and HQ IDS contributed to the initiative by organising cleanliness activities across military posts, units, stations, establishments and cantonments. Alongside improving physical infrastructure, the campaign aimed to promote administrative efficiency and reduce delays in official work.
The successful completion of the sixth edition reflects the government’s continued focus on cleanliness, transparent administration, effective record management and better utilisation of public resources.
CDS General NS Raja Subramani Begins Three-Day Official Visit to Tanzania
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence relations between India and Tanzania. The visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to military cooperation and identify additional areas of bilateral engagement.
Upon his arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, General Raja Subramani was received by India’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, along with the Defence Adviser.
During the visit, the CDS and his delegation are scheduled to hold discussions with senior officials of the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces. The engagements will focus on expanding military cooperation, improving institutional relationships and exploring opportunities for deeper defence collaboration.
The programme also includes visits to military training institutions. These interactions are expected to facilitate exchanges of views on military training, professional military education and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit follows the first-ever India-Tanzania Army-to-Army Staff Talks, which were conducted in New Delhi from 27 to 29 October 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening defence ties through training programmes, military education and the development of professional capabilities.
India-Tanzania relations received an important boost in 2023, when the two countries elevated their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership during the State Visit of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to India.
This strategic framework has provided opportunities to expand cooperation in several areas, including defence and security. General Raja Subramani’s visit is another step towards strengthening military-to-military engagement and building a more comprehensive defence partnership between the two countries.
MEA Criticises USCIRF Over Its Assessment of Religious Freedom in India
India has strongly objected to the approach adopted by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has described the organisation as biased and inadequately informed, questioning its credibility and alleging that its assessments are influenced by a political agenda.
Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticised the commission for repeatedly commenting on India’s religious freedom situation while allegedly overlooking incidents involving religious sites, hate crimes and racial abuse in the United States.
Jaiswal maintained that the commission’s selective approach raised serious questions about the impartiality of its observations. India has consistently rejected USCIRF’s assessments, arguing that they do not adequately reflect the country’s democratic institutions, constitutional protections and social diversity.
The disagreement reflects continuing differences between New Delhi and the commission over its reports and observations concerning religious freedom in India.
India’s Position on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
During the same briefing, the MEA spokesperson reiterated India’s position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most practical means of achieving a peaceful resolution.
India continues to maintain communication with both Moscow and Kyiv and has expressed support for diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict.
MEA Responds to Misleading Portrayal of Dhaka as Delhi
The MEA also addressed reports concerning Chinese social media influencers who allegedly filmed content in Dhaka while presenting certain locations in the Bangladeshi capital as parts of Delhi.
Jaiswal described such activities as misleading and regrettable, stating that the spread of distorted representations of countries damages the credibility of those involved. India also called upon the concerned authorities to take appropriate action in the matter.
The briefing highlighted India’s concerns over international assessments that it considers selective, while also reiterating its established diplomatic position on major international developments.
Embraer Eyes India as Manufacturing and Export Hub for C-390 Millennium Aircraft
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is looking beyond India as a potential customer for its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The company is exploring the possibility of establishing India as a major manufacturing and export base to serve growing demand across the Asian region.
Working with the Mahindra Group, Embraer aims to position India as a strategic industrial partner in its long-term aerospace plans. The company’s assessment suggests that Asia could represent approximately 40–45% of global demand in this aircraft category, potentially translating into a requirement for around 500 aircraft over the next two decades.
Embraer Defence & Security CEO Bosco da Costa Junior has indicated that the company sees India as more than an initial buyer. The objective is to develop a manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting both domestic requirements and future exports to other regional markets.
However, the estimated demand of 500 aircraft represents the company’s market projection and should not be interpreted as a confirmed order book.
Competition for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft Programme
The immediate opportunity for Embraer and Mahindra lies in the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. India plans to procure 60 aircraft under a project estimated to be worth approximately ₹1 lakh crore.
Embraer and Mahindra are competing for the programme with the C-390 Millennium, supported by a proposal involving domestic manufacturing, local supply-chain development and industrial participation.
According to the reported programme requirements, the selected manufacturer would initially deliver 12 aircraft in fly-away condition. The remaining 48 aircraft would be manufactured in India.
The locally manufactured aircraft are expected to contain at least 40% indigenous content, supporting the country’s broader objective of strengthening domestic aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
The overall contract is expected to be completed within 11 years, while the deadline for submission of bids is 13 January.
If the partnership succeeds in securing the programme, it could create opportunities for Indian companies to participate in aircraft production, component manufacturing and the wider aerospace supply chain.
Embraer’s strategy therefore combines the immediate opportunity presented by India’s military transport aircraft requirement with a longer-term ambition to establish the country as a regional production and export centre.
Indian Army Engages MSMEs and Start-Ups to Indigenise Critical Combat Spares
The Indian Army is expanding its engagement with domestic private-sector companies, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups, to address shortages and supply-chain challenges involving critical military equipment components.
The initiative focuses on the development and domestic production of essential spares, sub-assemblies and other components required for tanks such as the T-72 and T-90, as well as other armoured platforms. The objective is to strengthen equipment maintenance, improve operational readiness and reduce dependence on imported components.
According to Army sources, the Master General Sustenance (MGS) branch, which is responsible for revenue procurement related to logistics and equipment maintenance, is preparing to share a compendium containing 300 types of critical spares, along with their required quantities, with domestic manufacturers.
This effort builds upon an earlier initiative in which a list of 200 spares and components was shared with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) on 18 August 2026.
Greater Role for Domestic Defence Manufacturers
The Army intends to make private manufacturers an important part of its equipment sustenance ecosystem rather than treating them merely as suppliers. The approach is designed to provide domestic companies with clearer business opportunities while helping the military overcome difficulties in obtaining essential components.
The initiative has developed from a sustenance policy introduced a few years ago. Difficulties in developing certain components through traditional defence production channels encouraged the Army to increase the participation of private industry.
In 2025, the MGS branch and its Indigenisation Directorate identified 375 specific components for domestic development. These included parts associated with engines, electronics, metallurgy and other equipment segments.
Out of approximately 4.5 lakh spares identified for replacement or upgrades, the Army is currently concentrating on indigenising around 50,000 critical items required to maintain its military platforms.
₹97 Crore in Orders to Domestic Industries
The Army has already placed more than ₹97 crore worth of business with Indian industries through 2,340 supply orders over the past few years.
These orders covered 1,073 items identified for indigenisation. The costs of these components have reportedly declined by approximately one-third following research and development efforts undertaken by the contracted companies.
To ensure long-term reliability, the procurement framework also incorporates warranty provisions, lifetime sustenance arrangements and integrated engineering support packages. These requirements are considered while determining production costs and order quantities.
Reducing Dependence on Foreign Suppliers
For several years, India relied on Russia and neighbouring countries for the supply of various defence spares. However, the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlighted the importance of diversifying international supply chains and developing reliable domestic sources for maintenance and repair requirements.
The Army’s increasing engagement with MSMEs and start-ups is therefore part of a broader effort to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing and improve supply-chain resilience.
By involving private industry in the production of critical components, the initiative aims to support the operational availability of military equipment while advancing India’s objective of Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing.
Review Questions
- The sixth edition of the Special Campaign conducted by the Department of
Military Affairs (DMA) took place during which period?
A) 1 September – 30 September 2026
B) 2 October – 31 October 2026
C) 15 October – 15 November 2026
D) 1 October – 30 October 2026
Correct Answer: B) 2 October – 31 October 2026 - How much revenue was generated through the disposal and sale of scrap,
including e-waste, during the DMA Special Campaign?
A) ₹45.68 crore
B) ₹67.25 crore
C) ₹89.68 crore
D) ₹100.50 crore
Correct Answer: C) ₹89.68 crore - Who is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who arrived in Tanzania for an official visit
in November 2026?
A) General Anil Chauhan
B) General Upendra Dwivedi
C) General NS Raja Subramani
D) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
Correct Answer: C) General NS Raja Subramani - India and Tanzania elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic
Partnership in which year?
A) 2019
B) 2021
C) 2023
D) 2025
Correct Answer: C) 2023 - USCIRF, which was criticised by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is
headquartered in which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) France
D) Germany
Correct Answer: B) United States - Which Indian company is partnering with Brazil’s Embraer for the C-390
Millennium military transport aircraft initiative?
A) Tata Advanced Systems
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C) Mahindra Group
D) Bharat Electronics Limited
Correct Answer: C) Mahindra Group - Under the reported Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme, how
many aircraft are proposed to be procured?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 80
Correct Answer: C) 60 - Which branch of the Indian Army is responsible for revenue procurement related
to logistics and equipment maintenance?
A) Military Operations Branch
B) Master General Sustenance Branch
C) Military Intelligence Branch
D) Adjutant General’s Branch
Correct Answer: B) Master General Sustenance Branch - How many critical items is the Indian Army actively working to indigenise out of
approximately 4.5 lakh identified spares?
A) 10,000
B) 25,000
C) 50,000
D) 75,000
Correct Answer: C) 50,000 - A hypersonic speed cruise missile would travel at least ______the speed of
sound.
A. four times
B. five times
C. Three times
D. None of these
ANSWER: B - ‘No First Use Policy of Nuclear’ Is Related To Which Nation Policy?
A. USA
B. India
C. UK
D. Pakistan
ANSWER: B - How Many Countries Are In BRICS?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
ANSWER: C - ‘Ex KOMODO’ Hosted By
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Indonesia
ANSWER: D - India Meteorological Department Comes Under The Ministry Of__.
A. MHA
B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of I&T
D. MOD
ANSWER: B - INS Kumbhir Is A
A. Destroyer
B. OPV
C. Submarine
D. Landing Ship Tank
ANSWER: D - Operational Range of Rudram-1 Is
A. 150 km
B. 250 km
C. 350 km
D. 450 km
ANSWER: B - Which One Of The Following Countries Does Not Border With Lithuania?
A. Latvia
B. Belarus
C. Poland
D. Ukraine
ANSWER: D - “Tiger of Drass: Capt. Anuj Nayyar, 23, Kargil Hero” Book Is Written By
A. Rajesh Talwar
B. Roger Faligot
C. Mithilesh Tiwari
D. Meena Nayyar & Himmat Singh Shekhawat
ANSWER: D - Army Air Defence College Is In
A. Gopalpur, Odisha
B. Pune, M.H.
C. Chennai, T.N.
D. None
ANSWER: A - Joint Exercises B/w The India And UK Is Called:
A. Yama
B. Indradhanush
C. Indra
D. Yudha Abhyas
ANSWER: B
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