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India and France stand on the brink of sealing a landmark deal for additional Rafale fighter jets, aimed at addressing critical shortages in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat inventory, reported Manu Pubby of TOI.Negotiations have gained momentum ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s anticipated visit to India next month, with sources indicating that a government-to-government pact could
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly rebutted recent claims by US President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding the stalled India-US trade deal.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed Trump’s assertion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed him deferentially as "Sir, may I see you," emphasising that the two leaders maintain a relationship of
Blue Origin, the aerospace firm founded by Jeff Bezos, has entered into a significant contract with Aerolloy Technologies Limited, a Lucknow-based specialist in advanced metal castings.This agreement focuses on the development and supply of critical Nickel-based superalloy castings for the BE-4 engines powering Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle.Aerolloy Technologies, a
The Indian Army appears poised to designate its indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) as Amogh, marking a symbolic step in integrating the platform into service nomenclature. Recent observations from Army Day parade rehearsals on 15 January have spotted the name "Amogh" associated with ATAGS prototypes, fuelling speculation of an imminent official renaming.This development
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Friday that Uttar Pradesh has become a pivotal hub for defence manufacturing, with investments exceeding ₹34,000 crore poured into its six defence corridor nodes. This development signals a robust push towards India’s self-reliance in producing weapons and ammunition.Speaking after inaugurating Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle manufacturing plant in
Sergey Chemezov, the influential CEO of ROSTEC, Russia’s state-owned defence and industrial conglomerate, has revealed that preliminary discussions are underway for joint production of civil aircraft with India.He specifically highlighted the Ilyushin IL-114 and the Sukhoi Superjet-100 as prime candidates. Speaking at a recent industry forum, Chemezov noted that the proposal is "gaining traction"
Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, has declared that bilateral ties between the two nations stand at an all-time high, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.This assessment comes as New Delhi and Berlin deepen cooperation across multiple domains, particularly in defence and security, where India has emerged as a key partner for Germany.Ackermann highlighted
Danish Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to seize Greenland, describing them as "deeply troubling and unacceptable".He emphasised that such aggression against a loyal NATO ally like Denmark sets a dangerous precedent, warning that "if Denmark can be the target of such aggression, then no one is safe".Jarlov dismissed claims of
Afghanistan has appointed diplomat Noor Ahmed Noor, also referred to as Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, to serve at its embassy in New Delhi, marking a significant development in bilateral diplomatic engagement.Sources confirmed to ANI on Saturday, January 10, 2026, that Noor Ahmed Noor has taken up his position at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi, reflecting ongoing personnel changes under the Taliban
Here’s a detailed report on the Indian Navy’s stance on HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and the promising shift towards the Utility Helicopter–Maritime (UH-M), drawing from recent clarifications by naval sources.Recent remarks by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) LUH sparked some confusion. In an interview, the Admiral indicated that the