Indian Army Evaluates A-Thon’s Versatile Ashva-D Platforms In Kharga Shakti Exercise Amid High-Altitude Trials

The Indian Army’s Western Command has conducted rigorous trials of Bangalore-based A-Thon’s Ashva-D series tactical vehicles during Exercise ‘Kharga Shakti 2026′ at the expansive Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, reported Janes.A company spokesperson confirmed to Janes in February that four bespoke configurations were put through their paces, tailored precisely to the Army’s operational

March 5, 2026
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From Licensee To Exporter: India’s $3bn ‘Super 30’ Deal To Modernise Armenian Air Power With Su-30s

The potential export of 8–12 Indian-manufactured Su-30MKI multirole fighters to Armenia, valued at approximately $3 billion, represents a watershed moment for India’s aerospace sector.This deal signals a definitive shift in the country’s industrial identity, moving beyond its historical role as a licensed assembler of Russian technology to becoming a sophisticated modifier and exporter.By

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Indian Navy Deploys INS Surat In Gulf of Oman Amid US-Israel-Iran Tensions: Precautionary Measure For Trade Security and Evacuations

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with recent strikes targeting Iranian naval assets, military bases, and nuclear facilities, escalating regional instability.This war, now spilling beyond the Middle East, disrupts international flights and vital maritime routes, prompting global powers to heighten vigilance. India, with significant stakes in the

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UPDATE: New Delhi Eyes Enhanced Russian ‘Su-57M1E’ Variant As IAF’s Bridge To AMCA In Fast-Track G2G Talks

The Indian Air Force confronts a pressing shortfall in fifth-generation fighter capabilities, with its squadron strength hovering around 29 to 31 against an authorised 42.This deficit has intensified following the retirement of MiG-21s, leaving vulnerabilities amid rising threats from China’s J-20 deployments and Pakistan’s modernising fleet.India’s indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (

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India Debunks Viral US Colonel’s Claim of Using Its Ports In Iran Conflict

India has firmly dismissed as "baseless" a viral claim that the United States
is utilising its naval ports to conduct strikes against Iran amid escalating
tensions in the Middle East.

The assertion originated from a video interview featuring retired US Army
Colonel Douglas Macgregor on the One America News Network (OAN). In the clip,
which has circulated widely online, Macgregor

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Apollo Micro Systems Bags ₹73 Crore Defence Orders From DRDO, DPSUs Amid Tech Push

In the regular course of business, Apollo Micro Systems Limited has secured substantial orders from defence and government entities, as well as private sector firms. The aggregate value of these orders amounts to ₹73.33 crores.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded contracts valued at ₹15 crores, forming a key component of the new inflows. A Defence Public Sector

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Iran’s Cluster Missile Strikes On Israel Fuel Suspicions of Russian, Chinese Proliferation

Iranian ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions have targeted Israeli territory, according to Israeli military officials. This marks the first confirmed deployment of such weapons in the ongoing conflict. The development has sparked intense scrutiny over potential external involvement from nations like Russia or China.Cluster munitions stand out as one of the most contentious armaments

March 5, 2026
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Canadian PM Mark Carney Hails Modi’s Unrivalled Dedication To Work Ethics, Calls PM Modi ‘A Unique Guy’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered rare and glowing praise for his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, describing him as a "unique guy" during a seminar hosted by the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday.This reflection came as Carney recounted their recent high-profile meeting in India, a visit aimed at mending strained bilateral relations that had soured in recent years.Carney’s

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Tactical Shift: Cluster Warheads And Aerial Dogfights Signal Unprecedented Escalation

The regional stability of the Middle East has reached a perilous tipping point following reports from Israeli military officials regarding Iran’s deployment of ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions.This tactical shift by Tehran represents a significant evolution in the ongoing confrontation, moving away from precision-guided strikes toward wide-area saturation.According to the Israel

March 5, 2026
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