Day: March 12, 2026

India’s First Indigenous Single‑Seater eVTOL Aer Genesis Takes To the Skies, Paving The Way For Urban Air Mobility

Bangalore‑based startup Aexo Aerospace is positioning India at the forefront of the advanced air mobility race with Aer Genesis, the country’s first single‑seater electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.The project encapsulates a transition from traditional aerospace practices to a lean, digitally driven development model, with the aircraft designed, engineered and manufactured

March 12, 2026
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Indian Army Masters Drone Swarm Defence In Pokhran Drills, Heeding Iran’s Middle East Lessons

The Indian Army’s Air Defence Brigade, operating under Southern Command, has executed a high-intensity live firing exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer. This drill targeted the precise aerial threats that have proven devastating in the US-Iran war: small autonomous drones deployed in coordinated swarm formations, according to a TOI video report.These Iranian tactics have

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US Sub Strike On Iran Frigate Jolts China Too; Echoes Warning To China’s Indian Ocean Oil Routes

A US nuclear attack submarine achieved a rare wartime feat in the Indian Ocean this month by sinking an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka. This marked the first instance since the Second World War that a US submarine had destroyed another vessel using a torpedo, reported Asia Times.The target was the 1,500-ton Moudge-class frigate IRIS Dena (75). An MK-48 heavyweight torpedo struck the

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IRGC Claims Strike On India-Bound Thai Bulk Carrier In Hormuz, Crew Rescued

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have surged as the ongoing war in West Asia witnessed a brazen attack on the Thai-registered bulk carrier Mayuree Naree on 11 March 2026, Nation Thailand reported.The vessel, owned by Bangkok-based Precious Shipping and en route from Khalifa Port in the UAE to Kandla Port in Gujarat, India, was struck by two projectiles of unknown origin approximately 11 nautical

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India Diversifies Oil Imports Beyond Hormuz By 70%, Secures LNG Boost

India has achieved a significant milestone in energy security by sourcing approximately 70 per cent of its crude oil imports from routes outside the Strait of Hormuz, according to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New Delhi, Sharma emphasised that the country’s crude

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Israel Defence Forces Reveals Iran’s Cluster Munition Missile Onslaught On Israel Amid Regional Escalation

Iran has escalated its missile campaign against Israel by deploying ballistic missiles equipped with cluster bomb warheads, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Officials revealed that nearly half of the approximately 300 missiles launched on Tuesday carried these controversial munitions.The IDF reported that most incoming threats were successfully intercepted by Israel’s multi-layered

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Indian Airlines Struggle As Iran War And Pakistan Ban Forces Indian Carriers Into Costly Detours

Indian airlines are grappling with a severe double blow from airspace restrictions, compounding challenges already posed by Pakistan’s ban on their overflights.Since last April, carriers such as Air India and IndiGo have been unable to traverse Pakistani airspace amid ongoing military tensions between India and its neighbour, a Reuters report states.Now, the escalating war in Iran has imposed

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Missiles At The Chokepoints: How Indonesia’s BrahMos Deal Turns Its Archipelago Into A Lever Over China’s Sea Lanes

Indonesia’s decision to procure India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile marks a pivotal shift in Southeast Asian maritime security, embedding a potent land‑based anti‑ship capability directly astride China’s most critical sea lanes.It simultaneously deepens India’s emerging role as a regional arms supplier and preserves Russia’s residual foothold in the global defence market, while forcing the

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ISRO Charts Ambitious Path With Chandrayaan-4 Sample Return And Chandrayaan-5 Extended Lunar Mission

India’s space program is preparing for a significant leap forward with Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that Chandrayaan-4 will aim to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth, marking a new milestone in India’s exploration of the Moon. Following this, Chandrayaan-5 will feature a heavier lander and a mission life extended to around 100 days,

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Jaishankar-Lavrov Telecon Tackles West Asia Crisis Amid India-Russia Ties Review

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on 11 March 2026. The discussion focused on exchanging assessments regarding the escalating conflict in West Asia. Both leaders also reviewed ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis.Jaishankar described the interaction as a "good telecon" in a post on X. He highlighted

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