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Defence Current Affairs 07 March 2026

In Current Affairs for 07 March 2026, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial...

In Current Affairs for 07 March 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 07 March 2026

New Vice Chief of Army Staff and Major Army Reshuffle

The Indian Army will witness a significant leadership reshuffle starting 1 April, with several senior officers assuming important command positions.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently heading the Southern Command in Pune, will become the new Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) at Army Headquarters. Commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986, Lt Gen Seth has served in numerous operational and administrative roles. Before leading Southern Command in July 2024, he commanded the Mathura-based XXI Strike Corps, a key offensive formation of the Indian Army.

The current Vice Chief, Lt Gen P.P. Singh, will take charge as the Western Army Commander at Chandimandir, replacing Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar. Western Command is strategically crucial as it oversees operations along the India–Pakistan border. Lt Gen Singh belongs to the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and will be among the rare Special Forces officers to head an Army Command.

Another important appointment involves Lt Gen V.M.B. Krishnan, who currently serves as Quartermaster General at Army Headquarters. From 1 April, he will lead the Eastern Command in Kolkata, responsible for security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. He will succeed Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, who is set to retire later this month. Lt Gen Krishnan, an officer of the Dogra Regiment, previously commanded the XVII Corps, the Army’s mountain strike formation created for operations along the China frontier.

Meanwhile, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, presently the Chief of Staff at Southern Command, will take over as the Southern Army Commander after Lt Gen Seth moves to Army Headquarters. Earlier in his career, Lt Gen Jain commanded the Ambala-based II Corps (Kharga Corps), an important strike formation deployed along the western front.

US Approves $151 Million Arms Sale to Israel

The United States State Department has approved a military package worth $151.8 million for Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia.

The deal includes the sale of approximately 12,000 bomb bodies weighing 1,000 pounds each, intended to strengthen Israel’s military preparedness. According to the US Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, the transfer is aimed at enhancing Israel’s ability to address present and emerging security challenges while strengthening its national defence capabilities.

The development comes as tensions escalate across the region. Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted locations in Iran and Lebanon, while US forces are believed to have attacked an Iranian drone carrier at sea. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on neighbouring countries hosting US military bases.

The United Nations refugee agency has described the situation in West Asia as a serious humanitarian emergency, calling for urgent international assistance.

India Allows Iranian Naval Vessel to Dock in Kochi

India has permitted an Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Lavan, to dock at Kochi following a request from Iran citing technical issues.

This development comes shortly after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class warship, was reportedly attacked by a US submarine about 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle in Sri Lanka while returning from the MILAN multinational naval exercise. The vessel sank following the incident, and Sri Lankan authorities reported recovering dozens of casualties.

The IRIS Lavan had been operating in the region as part of the same naval activities. Iran formally requested India’s assistance on 28 February, asking for urgent docking permission. The request was approved on 1 March, and the ship arrived in Kochi on 4 March.

Currently, the vessel’s 183 crew members are being accommodated at Indian naval facilities in Kochi.

The incident has sparked political debate within India, with some opposition leaders questioning the government’s response to the sinking of the Iranian warship.

West Asia Conflict Could Impact Global Economy: Rajnath Singh

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned that escalating tensions in West Asia could have serious consequences for the global economy and international trade.

Speaking at an event organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Singh highlighted the strategic importance of maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. He noted that these regions play a crucial role in the global supply of oil and natural gas.

According to the Defence Minister, any instability in these waters could disrupt energy supplies and global supply chains, thereby affecting trade and economic stability worldwide.

Singh also emphasised that oceans are increasingly becoming central to geopolitical power dynamics. As a major maritime nation, India must strengthen its leadership role in maritime security and technological innovation to safeguard national interests.

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CISF Celebrates 57th Raising Day

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrated its 57th Raising Day with a ceremony held in Mundali, Odisha. The event was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest.

During the ceremony, the Home Minister laid the foundation stone for three residential complexes of the CISF to be constructed in Kamrup, Nashik, and Sehore at a total cost of ₹890 crore. Additionally, two housing complexes located in Rajarhat and Delhi were inaugurated.

The CISF is a Central Armed Police Force functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its primary responsibility is to provide security to key public sector installations, airports, government infrastructure, and certain private institutions.

The force is headed by a Director General (DG) from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and operates through nine sectors, including airport security, regional sectors, training, and a dedicated fire service wing.

Review Questions

1. Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of India from 1 April?

A. Lt Gen P.P. Singh
B. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
C. Lt Gen V.M.B. Krishnan
D. Lt Gen Sandeep Jain

Answer: B. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth

2. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth belongs to which regiment/corps of the Indian Army?

A. Dogra Regiment
B. Sikh Regiment
C. Armoured Corps
D. Parachute Regiment

Answer: C. Armoured Corps

3. Which Army Command is responsible for overseeing operations along the India–Pakistan border?

A. Eastern Command
B. Western Command
C. Southern Command
D. Central Command

Answer: B. Western Command

4. Which elite regiment does Lt Gen P.P. Singh belong to?

A. Rajput Regiment
B. Gorkha Regiment
C. Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
D. Jat Regiment

Answer: C. Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)

5. Which Army Command oversees the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the eastern sector?

A. Northern Command
B. Eastern Command
C. Southern Command
D. Central Command

Answer: B. Eastern Command

6. Lt Gen V.M.B. Krishnan earlier commanded which mountain strike formation of the Indian Army?

A. XIV Corps
B. XVII Corps
C. III Corps
D. XV Corps

Answer: B. XVII Corps

7. The United States recently approved an arms sale worth $151.8 million to which country?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Israel
C. Jordan
D. UAE

Answer: B. Israel

8. Which Iranian naval ship was attacked off the coast of Sri Lanka while returning from the MILAN naval exercise?

A. IRIS Lavan
B. IRIS Dena
C. IRIS Alborz
D. IRIS Sahand

Answer: B. IRIS Dena

9. The Iranian amphibious ship allowed to dock in India was:

A. IRIS Dena
B. IRIS Alvand
C. IRIS Lavan
D. IRIS Jamaran

Answer: C. IRIS Lavan

10. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) functions under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs

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