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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from
A senior United States State Department official has revealed that Washington is planning to expand defence sales to India as part of a robust bilateral agenda. Dr S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, made these remarks during a subcommittee hearing on US foreign policy in South Asia.He emphasised the role of a recently signed trade deal and a ten-year
Lance Younge of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, urged others to “hold your kids tight” in the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting. His daughter, 12-year-old Kylie Smith, was one of the victims at a local school.
The US President issued a long statement on the Epstein saga.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) posted a notable improvement in its quarterly profitability, reflecting a broader trend of enhanced execution of orders and smoother supply chain operations.The Bangalore-based defence major reported a net profit of ₹186.7 crores for the quarter, marking a significant rise from ₹146.6 crores in the corresponding period a year earlier. This uptick translates to
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to undertake a state visit to India from 18 to 22 February 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the itinerary on 12 February, highlighting Lula’s participation in the 2nd AI Summit in New Delhi on 19 and 20 February.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined the schedule during
In 1987, while undertaking a test pilot’s course at France’s prestigious École du Personnel Navigant d’Essais et de Réception (EPNER) in Istres, AVM Manmohan Bahadur (Retd) witnessed the awe-inspiring flights of the Rafale technology demonstrator.Amid rigorous ground school sessions filled with complex aerodynamic equations and French-language flying instruction, the base would halt
India’s aircraft manufacturing era may finally be dawning, driven by pressing market needs and strategic government moves.The nation boasts one of the world’s swiftest-growing aviation sectors, with domestic passenger traffic climbing 7.8 per cent to 165.7 million in 2024-25. Yet expansion hinges on production timelines from Seattle and Toulouse, courtesy of the Boeing-Airbus duopoly.Indian
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching its proposed role in manufacturing Russia’s SJ-100 regional jet in India with careful realism rather than grandiose promises.HAL officials emphasised that the initial phase will prioritise building basic production capability over ambitious output targets.The aircraft destined for Indian production will retain its core Russian configuration. This
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have achieved a significant breakthrough in gallium nitride (GaN) power transistor technology. Their work addresses longstanding challenges in gate control, enhancing reliability for critical applications like electric vehicles and data centres.GaN transistors offer remarkable advantages over traditional silicon-based devices. They drastically