International, Defence and Summits · 8 December 2025

Indian Army conducts Inno-Yoddha 2025 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

Exam-focused facts from the 8 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Inno-Yoddha 2025, the Indian Army’s annual Idea & Innovation Competition, was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
  • A record 89 innovations were submitted, of which 32 were selected for further development.
  • Five innovations have already undergone Transfer of Technology (ToT) to industry, including Exploder (FC Tech), Agniastra (Red Kite Digital Tech), Vidyut Rakshak (IS Trading Co), Baaz Attack Drone, and Multi-purpose Octacopter.
  • Over the past five years, 117 ideas have been selected, 47 productised, 30 IPRs filed, and five innovations transferred to industry.
  • The initiative supports the Indian Army’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous development.