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President Putin Defies US Pressure, Asserts Moscow’s Engagement with New Delhi Remains Insulated from Shifting Global Political Dynamics

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a strong defence of Moscow’s partnership with India, describing the relationship as “brotherly” and “trust-based” while rejecting external pressure from Washington. Speaking at the St Petersburg International...

Bridging Airpower Gap: India Weighs Su‑57 Fighters Acquisition

New Delhi: With the indigenous AMCA slated to be in service around 2035, India is weighing the acquisition of Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighters as an interim solution to bridge its airpower gap.  Due to...

India Conducts Advanced War Drills Near Pakistan Border, Integrated Air Defence Networks Tested

The western frontier, historically the most sensitive theatre of operations for the Indian Armed Forces, became the proving ground for a monumental leap in national security architecture. Defence officials confirmed that recent war games...

Airbus Introduces Uncrewed Version of the H145, the U145

Berlin, Germany. Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements...

Astra Microwave Nears Completion of AAAU – Technological Heart of Virupaksha AESA Radar

New Delhi: Astra Microwave Products Limited is now in the final stages of completing the Active Antenna Array Unit (AAAU) for the Virupaksha AESA radar, a critical component of India’s ₹63,000 crore “Super Sukhoi”...

Expansion, Upgradation of World’s Nuclear Arsenals to Fuel Arms-Race Dynamics, Says SIPRI Report 

New Delhi: The nine nuclear-armed states which includes India, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China,  Pakistan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Israel—continued programmes to modernise and enhance their...

Project Kusha Enters Decisive Phase with Solar Industries Contribution

New Delhi: India’s Project Kusha has entered a decisive phase with Solar Industries contributing solid rocket motors and advanced propellants, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive for strategic autonomy in air defence. The...

India’s Defence Sector Boom Risks Execution Bottleneck; Order Backlogs Could Take Up to a Decade to Clear, Says PwC’s Latest Study

New Delhi: India’s aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is entering a high-growth phase, but execution constraints could emerge as the biggest risk to sustaining momentum, according to a new PwC India study titled ‘Accelerating...

Decentralising the Arsenal: Rajnath Singh Unveils DFPDS-2026 Granting Armed Forces Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore Buying Power

The balance of administrative authority within India’s defence establishment underwent a fundamental shift in early June 2026. Addressing a high-level gathering of military brass and top bureaucrats in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...

US Cyber Warfare Innovation Centre to Drive Faster Capabilities and Tactics, Focus on Pairing Operators and Members of Industry 

Baltimore: US Cyber Command’s new Cyber Warfare Innovation Centre will pair operators and members of industry side by side in order to drive faster capabilities and tactics, and bridge the so-called valley of death. “For...

India-US: Ambassador Sergio Gor Confident of Landmark Trade Deal Finalisation 

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed strong confidence that a landmark bilateral trade deal between Washington and New Delhi will be finalised in the coming weeks and months. Speaking at the...

Elbit Systems Deutschland to Showcase Advanced Technologies at ILA Berlin 2026 

Berlin, Germany – Elbit Systems Deutschland, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., will participate in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, taking place in Berlin, Germany. The company will highlight a range of advanced technologies tailored to the needs of the...

In a First, South Korea Declares National Strategic Roadmap to Adopt SSNs

New Delhi: For the first time, South Korea has officially declared a national strategic roadmap to adopt nuclear-powered attack submarines, known as SSNs naval jargon. Seoul plans to launch its first boat in the mid-2030s,...
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