4th Edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana: INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia for bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Laksamana+ Participants – Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy+ Activities – Professional engagements in harbour and sea -  cross‑deck visits, operational interactions, sporting events+ Objective – Enhance interoperability, professional exchanges, mutual understanding+ Vision – Aligned with Government of India’s MAHASAGAR and ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026.

CE20 Cryogenic Engine at 220 kN Thrust: ISRO successfully conducted flight acceptance hot test of CE20 cryogenic engine+ Thrust – Tested at uprated 220 kN conditions+ Place – Sep 9, 2026 at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu+ Mission Link – Engine earmarked for C32 upper stage of upcoming LVM3 mission+ Objective – Enhance payload capability of LVM3 and support Gaganyaan programme.

India’s Nuclear Arsenal at 190 – FAS Report: Federation of American Scientists (FAS) reports India’s nuclear arsenal 190 warheads, including 30 for new missiles under production+ Operational – >160 warheads for operational launchers+ Plutonium – Produced 730 kg weapon‑grade plutonium; enough for 140–225 warheads+ Modernisation – New aircraft, land and sea‑based systems under development+ Doctrine – India adheres to credible minimum deterrence and no‑first‑use policy since Pokhran‑II (1998)+ Uncertainty – Progress on boosted fission and thermonuclear designs remains unclear.