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Decision to choose small, wealthy – but very Catholic – state for first European trip has baffled some Vatican observersPope Leo will travel to Monaco, the semi-enclave famous for casinos and superyachts, on Saturday on his first European trip since be…
India has recently approved the acquisition of the 2K22 Tunguska air defence missile system from Russia, marking a significant enhancement to its multi-layered air defence capabilities.On 27 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹858 crore, including ₹445 crore specifically for the Tunguska system destined for the Indian Army. This deal was inked with JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT in
Lucknow‑based defence‑technology start-up HoverIT has successfully conducted a test of its Divyastra MK-1 loitering munition, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous “killer drone” ecosystem.The platform, developed entirely within the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, is positioned as an AI‑powered long‑range loitering munition intended for both tactical and strategic
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the indigenous development and procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), marking a pivotal step in India’s naval modernisation.This decision falls under a colossal ₹2.38 lakh crore proposal, one of the largest in recent defence acquisition history, aimed at enhancing
Chennai-based Dashagriva Aerospace has emerged as a promising player in India’s burgeoning private space sector, announcing ambitious plans to develop High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS).These innovative platforms, often likened to pseudo-satellites, operate in the stratosphere at altitudes between 18 and 22 kilometres, offering persistent aerial surveillance and communication capabilities far
India is grappling with a critical crisis in its homegrown navigation system, NavIC, which teeters on the edge of total failure. With just one fully operational satellite left against the bare minimum of four required for basic functionality, the system faces imminent collapse.The government has promised swift action through fresh satellite launches, yet no firm timeline has emerged, leaving
India has extended vital fuel assistance to Sri Lanka amid escalating regional tensions that threaten energy security across South Asia.On 27 March 2026, the Indian High Commission announced the imminent arrival of a 38,000 metric tons shipment comprising diesel and petrol, set to dock at Colombo Harbour on Saturday. This emergency support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering its
by M A Hossain Wars often begin with confidence in distance—precision strikes, remote control, minimal exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises disruption without entanglement. It rarely delivers resolution.That pattern is reappearing in the current confrontation with Iran.
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has marked a pivotal advancement in India’s national security training ecosystem, announced PIB.In partnership with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), NeGD successfully executed a five-day
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since the Lebanese militant group ignited a fresh war with Israel on March 2, 2026, according to two sources familiar with Hezbollah’s internal casualty counts who spoke to Reuters.This marks the first comprehensive figure disclosed for Hezbollah losses in Israel’s intensifying air and ground offensive across southern Lebanon.Hezbollah has