Defence Minister Arun Jaitley handed over a number of devices developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) to National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Police and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The device includes 'E-Nasika', a hand-held equipment which is capable of rapid detection of chemical agents well below their toxic limits.

Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister and Union Rural Development Minister inaugurated the world level weapon production unit "Punj Lyod Defence System" in Malanpur Industrial Area of Bhind district. The plant will manufacture the products like X95 carbine and assault rifle, Galil sniper rifle, Tavor assault rifle and Negev Light Machine Gun (LMG).

INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft intended for extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrolling, was commissioned into the Indian Navy. Western Naval Command chief Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, who commissioned the vessel, expressed the hope that "she would
discharge her duties with elan and resolve, and bring laurels to the WNC.