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China’s Test Launch of SLBM Provokes Protests from Australia, New Zealand and Japan, Raises Strategic Alarm for India

RA News Desk - July 8, 2026

New Delhi: China’s test launch of a submarine‑launched ballistic missile (SLBM) into the South Pacific on July 6, 2026 has raised alarms far beyond the immediate region. For India, defence experts argue, the development...

LVM-3-M7 Mission: ISRO Successfully Conducts Flight Acceptance Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine

RA News Desk - July 8, 2026

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Flight Acceptance Test of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the upcoming LVM-3-M7 mission, announced ISRO. This marks another important milestone in India’s...

Major Step: India and France Launch First Joint Working Group on Critical Minerals

RA News Desk - July 8, 2026

New Delhi: France and India have formally launched their first Joint Working Group (JWG) on Critical Minerals here, co-chaired by Benjamin Gallezot and Kadam Sandeep Vasant, marking a major step in building resilient supply...

AFRIDEX 2026: Visitor Registration Opens as Nigeria Prepares to Host Africa’s Premier Defence and Security Exhibition

RA News Desk - July 8, 2026

LAGOS, NIGERIA. Visitor registration is now open for AFRIDEX 2026, the Africa International Defence Exhibition, taking place from October 26–29, 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted with the formal support of the Federal Republic...

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to Create a Joint Venture to Develop a Fully Electric Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine

RA News Desk - July 8, 2026

Toulouse, France. Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to deepen their collaboration by establishing a joint venture dedicated to the development and commercialisation of a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. This upcoming milestone follows...

US Customs and Border Protection Orders 10 Airbus H125 Helicopters

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

Grand Prairie, United States. Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO). These aircraft will be operated by...

ICEYE Launches Four New Satellites Aboard Transporter-17

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

Helsinki, Finland. ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, has successfully launched and deployed four new SAR satellites into orbit. Integrated via Exolaunch, the satellites lifted off on July 7, 2026, aboard...

India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Gets Launch Window for Historic Debut

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

Sriharikota. India's private space sector is on the brink of a historic milestone. Hyderabad-based space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace has finalised the launch window for "Mission Aagaman" - the highly anticipated inaugural orbital test flight...

Solar Storm Silences Mission Drishti, India’s Largest Private Satellite

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

Bengaluru. In a major setback for India’s burgeoning private space sector, Bengaluru-based space-tech startup GalaxEye Space announced on Tuesday, July 7 that contact with its maiden satellite, Mission Drishti, has been severed. The 190 kg...

NATO Paves the Way Towards a Multinational A400M Fleet

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

Ankara, Türkiye. At the NATO Summit Defence Forum, the governments of Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom, launched a High Visibility Project for the Airbus A400M. This multinational initiative builds on the...

Embraer’s E-Jets Family Awarded Type Certification by India’s Civil Aviation Authority

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

New Delhi. Embraer’s family of E-Jets has received Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The certification covers multiple aircraft from the E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the E195-E2, the...

India’s Indigenous ‘UGRAM’ Battle Rifle Clears Crucial Defence Trials

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

HYDERABAD. Marking a momentous milestone for India's defence sector, the indigenous "UGRAM" 7.62x51 mm battle rifle has successfully cleared key tests conducted by the Indian Army and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Developed within a...

India’s Smallest Rocket Ready for Historic Launch with Gold and Diamonds

RA News Desk - July 7, 2026

NEW DELHI. In a brilliant intersection of cutting-edge aerospace engineering and fine art, India’s private space revolution is preparing for a glittering milestone. When Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space...