Private Sector Knocks Out HAL In Race For India’s Stealth Fighter Program

A report in the Hindustan Times on Wednesday (3-Feb-2026), citing sources, states that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, the nation’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter project.This marks the first time the state-run aircraft manufacturer will play no role in one of India’s most critical military

February 4, 2026
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Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Signals Deeper India-US Strategic Pivot Amid Critical Minerals Summit After Tariff Cuts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC on Tuesday, local time, paving the way for the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial scheduled for the following day.This encounter forms part of Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the United States, underscoring the intensifying bilateral momentum between the two nations.The meeting precedes

February 4, 2026
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Jaishankar-Bessent Talks Advance India-US Trade And Critical Minerals Pact Amid Tariff Cuts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held productive talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC, focusing on bolstering the India-US economic partnership and deepening strategic cooperation between the two nations.The meeting took place on Tuesday local time as part of Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the United States, which includes participation in the inaugural

February 4, 2026
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Sino-Indian Trade Peaks At $155.6bn Amid Diplomatic Thaw And Cultural Revival

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, has proclaimed a new era in bilateral relations, announcing that trade between China and India soared to a record $155.6 billion in 2025. This figure marks a striking 12 per cent year-on-year increase, reflecting robust economic momentum despite lingering geopolitical frictions.The ambassador made these remarks during a Chinese New Year reception in New

February 4, 2026
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CDS Chauhan Engages Armenia On Tech-Driven Defence Ties During Yerevan Visit

India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, held key discussions with Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papkyan during an official visit to Yerevan, focusing on bolstering defence cooperation between the two nations.The meeting took place on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as part of General Chauhan’s four-day visit, which commenced on Sunday.Talks centred on enhancing collaboration

February 4, 2026
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Russia Tailors Su-57E For India With Local Tech And ‘Make In India’ Focus Amid Cost Concerns: Int’l Media

Russia is intensifying efforts to sell its advanced Su-57 Felon stealth fighter to India, this time tailoring the offer to align closely with New Delhi’s "Make in India" initiative.The proposal centres on a customised Su-57E variant, incorporating extensive participation from Indian industry and indigenous subsystems. This marks a significant shift from previous restrictive export terms, where

February 4, 2026
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