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Defence Current Affairs 28 November 2025
India’s Request for Additional S-400 Squadrons
India is preparing to place a formal request for five more squadrons of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system during the upcoming Modi–Putin summit on December 5, 2025. The move comes after the successful deployment of the earlier three squadrons, which proved highly effective during Operation Sindoor, where they neutralised advanced Pakistani fighter aircraft at long ranges.
To replenish missiles used in operations and enhance long-term stockpile levels, India plans a procurement worth around ₹10,000 crore. Russia has also committed to setting up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre in India, ensuring quicker servicing and higher operational readiness.
Parallel to this, India is exploring deeper cooperation in the aviation sector. Negotiations continue for the local production of 120–140 Su-57 stealth fighters at HAL Nashik, seen as a bridging capability until the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) enters service around 2035.
Exercise Garuda 2025: Strengthening India–France Air Cooperation
The 8th edition of Exercise Garuda is underway from 16–27 November 2025 at the Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France. More than 500 personnel and 25 aircraft from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating.
The exercise emphasises:
- Advanced air combat training
- Use of strategic airlift platforms such as C-17 Globemaster III
- Aerial refuelling operations using IL-78 tankers
India and France have maintained a strong defence relationship since their Strategic Partnership of 1998, which has expanded into nuclear cooperation, space technology, and Indo-Pacific security.
A New Phase in India–France Defence Industrial Collaboration
On 20 November 2025, India and France signed a landmark framework agreement at the DRDO Headquarters, New Delhi. Representatives from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and India’s DRDO formalised the arrangement, which builds upon the India–France Defence Industrial Partnership Roadmap announced in January 2024.
This structured framework is expected to:
- Simplify decision-making between the two agencies
- Accelerate defence R&D
- Enable faster execution of joint technological projects
It marks a major push towards collaborative innovation and co-development in future defence systems.
Inauguration of the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan inaugurated India’s first private-sector navigation innovation hub—Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN)—in Thiruvananthapuram. Established by Ananth Technologies, the centre aims to boost India’s self-reliance in critical navigation systems used across defence, aviation, space missions, and civilian infrastructure.
Navigation technologies play a vital role in:
- Precision-guided missiles
- Aircraft and drone operations
- Maritime movement
- Satellite-based systems
ACEN will also address a longstanding challenge: the heavy dependence on foreign proprietary systems for maintenance and repair of navigation equipment used in defence platforms.
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025: Shaping India’s Security Vision
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 began ceremonially at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, bringing together global military leaders, strategic thinkers, diplomats, and scholars. The inauguration was attended by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, while General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, delivered the keynote address.
The event focuses on India’s vision of a Sashakt (Strong), Surakshit (Secure), and Viksit (Developed) Bharat, addressing challenges posed by the evolving global security environment.
On the second day, the Raksha Mantri will lead a high-level session outlining major defence reforms and unveiling new initiatives, followed by detailed thematic discussions on emerging defence and technological issues.
Review Questions
- India plans to request five additional S-400 squadrons during which event?
A. BRICS Summit 2025
B. Modi–Putin Summit 2025
C. SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
D. G20 Leaders’ Summit
ANSWER: B - What major challenge will the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation help
address?
A. Shortage of aviation fuel
B. Overdependence on foreign navigation system MRO
C. Lack of space launch vehicles
D. Need for new airbases in India
ANSWER: B - Exercise Garuda 2025 is being conducted at which location?
A. Jodhpur Air Force Station
B. Gwalior Air Base
C. Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France
D. Avord Air Base, France
ANSWER: C - The India–France defence framework signed in November 2025 aims primarily
to:
A. Reduce India’s defence budget
B. Promote tourism between India and France
C. Streamline decision-making and accelerate joint defence projects
D. Replace Russian defence imports completely
ANSWER: C - The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 is centred on which national vision?
A. Atmanirbhar Krishi Bharat
B. Sashakt, Surakshit and Viksit Bharat
C. Clean and Green Bharat
D. Digital Bharat 2030
ANSWER: B - Operation Meghdoot, initiated in 1984, aimed to seize control of which
strategic location?
A. Siachen Glacier
B. Kargil
C. Aksai Chin
D. Doklam
ANSWER: A - Operation Blue Star, started in 1984, was aimed at quelling unrest in which
Indian state?
A. Punjab
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
ANSWER: A - Operation Cactus, conducted in 1988, aimed to protect the President of which
country?
A. Maldives
B. Sri Lanka
C. Mauritius
D. Seychelles
ANSWER: A - Operation Rajeev, carried out in 1987, targeted the capture of which post in
Siachen?
A. Kargil
B. Dras
C. Qaid
D. Batalik
ANSWER: C - UDHR Stands For
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B. Universal Declaration of Human Riot
C. Universal Declared of Human Rights
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - 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 - 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 - “An Odyssey in War and Peace” Book Written By
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. SHF Manekshaw
C. Hew Strachan
D. Lt Gen J.F.R. Jacob
ANSWER: D - 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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