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The Indian Air Force has taken delivery of a leased Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, marking a crucial step in restoring its mid-air refuelling capability.The aircraft has arrived at the Agra Air Force Station, the IAF’s primary refuelling base, under a wet-lease agreement with the US-based Metrea Management. The arrangement includes aircraft, crew, and maintenance support under US Federal Aviation
Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, has described India as a "huge giant" and an emerging "great power," emphasising the immense potential for stronger economic ties between the two countries.This statement came during his visit to Tel Aviv to sign the Terms of Reference (ToR) to kick-start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. Barkat highlighted India’s
The maiden edition of Indian Navy – Tanzania People’s Defence Force Navy Staff Talks was successfully concluded on 18 November 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The talks were co-chaired by Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) of the Indian Navy, and Commodore FJ Mwasikolile, Naval Operations & Training Officer of the Tanzanian Navy.The discussions focused on mapping the future course of
DRDO’s Surface Wave Over-The-Horizon Radar (SWOTH-Radar) system integration and testing at the project site has been successfully completed. This radar operates in a bi-static configuration using high-frequency surface wave propagation to detect and track targets over the sea surface beyond the horizon.The system is capable of identifying various maritime and low-flying targets up to 500
The recent approval by the United States for the sale of precision-guided munitions and Javelin anti-tank missiles to India marks a significant step in the Indo-US defence relationship.This emergency procurement, amounting to approximately $92.8 million, addresses urgent operational needs following Operation Sindoor, where India extensively used precision-guided Excalibur artillery rounds to
India is aware of China supplying advanced naval assets, including submarines and ships, to Pakistan, which is intensifying regional maritime threats.Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS), confirmed that the Indian Navy is closely monitoring these developments and actively strengthening its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities to counter potential challenges posed by
India’s high-precision BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system may soon gain another overseas customer, with Indonesia formally expressing interest in acquiring the advanced weapon. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed Jakarta’s request, underscoring the growing international demand for India’s most potent export-ready missile system.Indonesia’s Formal RequestAddressing a gathering in
Reliance Industries, India’s largest oil refiner, has officially stopped importing Russian crude for its only-for-export refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, effective from 20 November.This move forms part of the company’s efforts to comply with European Union sanctions targeting fuels derived from Russian oil. While the halt covers its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) refinery, Reliance will continue to
The investigation into the recent blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed 15 lives has uncovered a disturbing network involving educated professionals and Pakistan-based terrorist handlers.According to intelligence sources, a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler operating under the pseudonym ‘Hanzulla’ shared bomb-making videos and tactical instructions with one of the key accused, Dr Muzamil Shakeel.This
India and Japan are undertaking an ambitious joint lunar mission called Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), also known as Chandrayaan-5, targeted for launch in 2028.The mission aims to land near the Moon’s South Pole to search for water ice, a vital resource that could enable permanent human presence and sustainable activities beyond Earth.India will provide the lander, leveraging its