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Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has recently stated that India acknowledges the high efficiency of the Sukhoi Superjet, asserting its reliability matches or exceeds that of foreign counterparts.This claim emerges amid deepening India-Russia aerospace ties, highlighted by a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 28 October 2025 between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defence manufacturer, has announced a monumental investment of ₹18,000 crores—equivalent to approximately $2 billion—into research and development over the next decade.This strategic commitment underscores HAL’s ambition to bolster India’s self-reliance in defence aviation amid evolving geopolitical challenges.The funds will
AST SpaceMobile confirmed the successful orbital deployment of its BlueBird-6 satellite on Wednesday, following a dedicated commercial launch from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission validates the company’s next-generation satellite architecture designed to deliver broadband connectivity directly to standard, unmodified smartphones.The spacecraft was carried by an Indian Space
T129 ATAK attack helicopter is based on the Italian Agusta A129 MangustaBangladesh stands on the cusp of a transformative defence procurement from Turkey, encompassing six T129 ATAK attack helicopters alongside the Hisar air defence system within a comprehensive $600 million package.This deal, now in its finalisation phase, aligns directly with Dhaka’s Forces Goal 2030 modernisation
World reacts to death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female leader Al JazeeraBangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 BBCKhaleda Zia, first female Bangladesh prime minister, dies aged 80 The…
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80, marking a significant moment in the nation’s turbulent political landscape.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which she chaired, announced her death early on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, via its verified Facebook page. She breathed her last at approximately 6:00 am local time at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka,
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a major drone assault on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region, prompting Moscow to reassess its stance in ongoing peace negotiations.Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed on Monday, 29 December 2025, that Ukraine deployed 91 long-range drones against the residence over 28-29 December. He claimed Russian air defences
The interim government of Bangladesh has recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, to Dhaka for urgent consultations amid escalating tensions in bilateral relations. This move, reported by Prothom Alo citing diplomatic sources, follows a summons from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Hamidullah returned to Dhaka late on Monday night after being called back from Delhi to
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to significantly expand its launch infrastructure by establishing a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Shriharikota, with a target of developing, installing and commissioning the facility within the next four years.This initiative is closely tied to India’s ambition to field larger, more capable launch vehicles able to
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, engaged in high-level discussions with Vietnam’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, on Sunday.The meeting, held in New Delhi, centred on advancing defence cooperation under the robust framework of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This partnership positions defence as a cornerstone,