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The United States has urged India to absorb over 100 million barrels of Russian crude oil currently floating offshore, awaiting delivery to Chinese refineries.This proposal comes amid spiking global oil prices triggered by the escalating Iran conflict, which has disrupted vital shipping routes in the Middle East. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright made the direct appeal during television interviews
IG Defence has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious aerospace venture to date, an indigenous long-range strike platform designated ‘Project KAL’.This announcement represents a pivotal shift in India’s domestic defence manufacturing sector, aiming to bridge the critical gap in the nation’s unmanned deep-strike capabilities.By focusing on homegrown engineering, the project
India’s Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drone sector is reaching a pivotal moment, with home-grown defence start-up Raphe mPhibr unveiling a 1.5-ton class MALE UAV powered by a 250 kW (335 hp) indigenous engine.This development positions the platform as a strong contender in the forthcoming tender for 87 MALE drones, challenging established imports like the Heron Mk II and Hermes 900.The
India must count on the Ghatak Combat UAV (initially designated as Indian Unmanned Strike Air Vehicle) stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) as a cornerstone of its air defence strategy against China, given the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s rapid deployment of over 300 J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighters and emerging sixth-generation platforms. However, details of the project
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old US-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
Human Rights Watch says the Israeli military unlawfully fired white phosphorus shells into a village in southern Lebanon.
Indian defence exports are witnessing a surge in international acclaim, exemplified by the resounding endorsement from the Philippines’ Chief of Staff, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr.During his visit to Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Brawner expressed keen interest in expanding military procurement from India, citing the exemplary performance of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
India’s private sector is spearheading a ground breaking initiative in satellite defence, with firms preparing to launch the nation’s first ‘bodyguard’ test satellite in the first half of 2026.These orbital escorts aim to protect high-value spacecraft from emerging threats in space, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Discussions between security agencies and start-ups have reached advanced stages
India’s private sector is spearheading a ground breaking initiative in satellite defence, with firms preparing to launch the nation’s first ‘bodyguard’ test satellite in the first half of 2026.These orbital escorts aim to protect high-value spacecraft from emerging threats in space, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Discussions between security agencies and start-ups have reached advanced stages
A brewing conflict involving Iran has thrust India into a precarious diplomatic tightrope, as New Delhi strives to maintain equilibrium between its key partners: the United States, Israel, and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported.The war, sparked by US-Israeli strikes following failed Geneva negotiations, has disrupted vital trade routes, energy supplies, and the livelihoods of millions of