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New Delhi-based Vektas Technologies has successfully demonstrated its indigenous swarm drone system to the Indian Army, marking another milestone in India’s push towards autonomous, networked unmanned capabilities for the battlefield.The trial is understood to have focused on showcasing coordinated operations by multiple small unmanned aerial vehicles working together as a cohesive combat unit
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army executed a meticulously planned joint para-drop exercise over the vast expanse of Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand on 8 March 2026. This operation highlighted their combat free-fall and static line para-drop capabilities, underscoring the seamless synergy between the two services.Aircraft from the IAF conducted the drops with precision, navigating the
The Nigerian Air Force’s acquisition of the Chinese JF-17 Thunder Block-II was initially heralded as a significant leap forward for West African aerial dominance. Since their induction in 2021, these multi-role fighters have been deployed to bolster counter-insurgency efforts against various non-state actors. However, recent operational data suggests that the integration of these platforms
US President Donald Trump has issued a formidable warning to Tehran, asserting that any attempts to obstruct the transit of petroleum through the Strait of Hormuz will be met with a massive military retaliation.In a post on Truth Social, the President declared that the American response would be twenty times harder than any previous engagements, indicating a significant escalation in rhetoric
In an interesting piece on 19fortyfive.com, Steve Balestrieri wrote that Russia’s S-500 Prometheus air defence system has entered operational service, with the first regiment deployed in December 2025, marking a milestone in Moscow’s efforts to bolster its aerospace defences.The Kremlin promotes it as a revolutionary capability, boasting detection ranges up to 800 km for airborne targets and
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has staunchly defended Washington’s military actions against Iran, labelling the Iranian leadership a "terroristic regime" amid spiralling tensions in West Asia.Speaking at the ‘US Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag Raising’ ceremony in Washington DC on 9 March 2026, Rubio asserted that the United States seeks to dismantle Tehran’s capacity to launch regional
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that no Indian nationals perished in a tragic projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday evening.This update brings relief to India’s vast expatriate community in the Kingdom, where over 2.6 million Indians reside, many in labour-intensive sectors.Initial reports from Saudi authorities had suggested an
India’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have forged a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to propel research in space medicine, with direct implications for the Gaganyaan program and future manned missions. Signed on 9 March 2026, this pact unites medical expertise with space technology, addressing the
India’s intervention at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Afghanistan underscored both its longstanding partnership with the Afghan people and its deep concerns over the current humanitarian and security situation.Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, representing New Delhi, emphasised that India remains committed to supporting Afghanistan through development initiatives, healthcare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to the leaders of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) following their remarkable triumph in the recent national elections. In separate telephone conversations, he spoke with Rabi Lamichhane, the party’s Chairman, and Balendra Shah, a senior leader, praising their electoral victories and the RSP’s dominant performance.The RSP has