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India partners with Alibaba.com to help Indian startups and small businesses reach overseas buyers, highlighting its selective engagement with Chinese platforms — India’s government has partnered with Chi…
First of The 114 Rafale Fighter To Arrive In 3.5 Years; Jets To Be Locally Built Under A Major France Deal
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).This landmark decision, announced on Thursday, paves the way for a government-to-government (G2G) deal with France, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
IAF Eyes Pantsir Missile-Gun System Boost Amid Air Defence Push
India’s defence establishment is gearing up for significant enhancements to its air defence capabilities, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) poised to submit a formal proposal for the acquisition of Pantsir-S1 short-range air defence systems. This move underscores New Delhi’s ongoing drive to fortify its layered air defence architecture amid evolving regional threats.The Pantsir-S1, a Russian-made
Accelerate Rafale Deal To Address IAF’s Squadron Crisis Amid Rising 2.5 Threats
The clearance for acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets marks a pivotal step for the Indian Air Force amid escalating regional tensions.This decision by the Defence Acquisition Council aligns strategic imperatives with procurement action at a time when India’s squadron strength languishes far below authorised levels. With the IAF sanctioned for 42 fighter squadrons, it currently operates
Why Is India Stocking Up On S-400 Missiles After Massive Rafale Jet Order
India accelerates S-400 replenishment post-Rafale deal to counter two-front threatsIndia is intensifying its air defence posture by procuring hundreds of additional S-400 interceptor missiles from Russia, hot on the heels of approving a massive order for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. This dual acquisition, valued at tens of thousands of crores, forms a cornerstone of New Delhi’s ₹3.6 lakh
Rafale Jet Deal From France To Fill IAF’s Squadron Void Amid Multi-Domain Critical Procurements
India is set to bolster its defence capabilities through the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets from France, addressing critical gaps in its air force arsenal. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to modernise the military amid regional security challenges.The deal focuses on plugging capability gaps exacerbated by the Indian Air Force’s declining squadron strength. Legacy Soviet-origin fighters
India And South Korea Chart Course For Strategic Leap In 2026 Seoul Dialogue
P Kumaran, Secretary (East) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has co-chaired the sixth India-Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) in Seoul on 12-13 February 2026.This key diplomatic engagement underscores the deepening ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ between the two nations.Kumaran’s counterpart was Park Yoon-joo, the ROK’s First Vice Foreign Minister.
Home Minister Amit Shah’s Border Inspection On Feb 21 In Assam Signals BJP’s Hard Stance On Illegal Immigration Ahead of Polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit the India-Bangladesh international border in Assam’s Cachar district on 21 February, underscoring the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) firm commitment to curbing illegal immigration from Bangladesh.This high-profile trip arrives just weeks before the Assam Assembly elections, where action against cross-border infiltrators has emerged as a cornerstone of
Avantel Secures ₹123 Crore NSIL Contract For Advanced Multi-Band Tracking Antennas
Avantel, a leading Indian firm specialising in advanced communication products, has secured a substantial ₹122.58 crore order from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).This contract involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of full motion antennas capable of operating in S/X-band frequencies, with readiness for Ka-band