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The Singapore Air Show recently showcased regional air power, with Pakistan presenting its JF-17 Thunder Block-III, a Chinese multirole fighter jet developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). This 4.0-generation aircraft aims to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on Western and Russian suppliers while bolstering ties with Beijing, forming an interoperable ecosystem alongside J-10CE fighters and
Police in Karnataka’s Udupi district have arrested a fourth suspect in the Indian Navy data leak case, accused of passing classified vessel identification numbers to Pakistan.The man, earlier believed to be from West Bengal, has been found during investigation to be a Bangladeshi national. Authorities are probing the suspected espionage network, tracking financial payments and links to Cochin
SSS Defence M72 CarbineSSS Defence, the Bangalore-based innovator in advanced weaponry, has formally committed to pursuing participation in the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s ambitious Project Grayburn, posted SSS defence on its X handle.This project aims to replace the ageing SA80 rifle series, which has served British forces for decades but now requires a modern successor to meet evolving
The United States Under Secretary of State, Jacob S Helberg, has praised the burgeoning US-India partnership in artificial intelligence, emphasising a shared commitment to fostering a pro-growth regulatory framework. Speaking from Washington DC on 22 February 2026, Helberg highlighted the recently signed US-India AI Opportunity Partnership as a pivotal step towards innovation-led development.In a
India and Brazil have held discussions on the recent US Supreme Court judgment concerning trade tariffs, as revealed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Secretary (East) P Kumaran shared these insights during a special briefing on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s state visit to India.Kumaran noted that President Lula and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the latest
Pakistan’s Air Force has launched a series of airstrikes targeting locations inside Afghanistan, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions. The strikes hit a religious seminary in the Bermal district of Paktika province, according to reports from Tolo News citing local sources.This incident unfolded on Saturday, with further attacks reported in multiple areas along the volatile
US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade policy by raising proposed global tariffs to 15 per cent, up from 10 per cent announced just a day prior.This move follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down his use of emergency powers under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs, deeming them unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision.Trump
India and the United States are set to conduct the 16th edition of their joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar, at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Scheduled from 23 February to 15 March 2026, the drill underscores deepening defence ties between the two nations.The exercise aims to bolster interoperability and joint operational readiness. It will facilitate
India and Brazil are deepening their strategic partnership, with Brazil expressing keen interest in adopting elements of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms. This development emerged during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s state visit to India, which concluded on 22 February 2026.Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, highlighted
India and Brazil have formalised a significant pact to bolster cooperation in regulating pharmaceutical and medical products, exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their respective health agencies.The agreement was signed between India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Brazil’s Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), representing a key milestone in