GTRE Invites Indian OEMs To Build Infrastructure For Indigenous High-Thrust Jet Engine Development

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is actively seeking Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to establish infrastructure for the production of indigenous aero gas turbine engine components.This initiative is directly linked to the ongoing development of an advanced high-thrust class jet engine, which is under progress at GTRE. The move represents a significant step in India’s

April 19, 2026
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NeXorbi Aerospace Unveils NX-Phantom X9, India’s Next-Gen ISR UAV For Persistent Surveillance

Bangalore-based NeXorbi Aerospace is working on an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle designated NX-Phantom X9, which is tailored for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.The company, positioning itself within India’s growing aerospace and defence innovation ecosystem, is aiming to deliver a platform that bridges the gap between tactical drones and larger, more resource-intensive

April 19, 2026
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Tenth Indian Tanker ‘Desh Garima’ Crosses Hormuz As Gunfire Forces Others To Turn Back

Amid firing by Iranian gunboats that forced two Indian‑flagged tankers to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the tenth Indian‑flagged vessel managed to cross the strait.The ship, Desh Garima, laden with crude oil, was bound for Mumbai port. Iran has been sporadically permitting Indian vessels to sail through since it imposed a blockade on the strategic waterway last month, in the

April 19, 2026
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VEM Technologies’ Indigenous ISTAR Drone ‘Chaser’ To Strengthen India’s Surveillance And Target Acquisition Capabilities

VEM Technologies has taken a significant step forward in India’s indigenous unmanned aerial systems programme with the advancement of its ISTAR drone named Chaser.Designed to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance capabilities, Chaser represents a strategic push towards self-reliance in high-end aerial platforms that can support both military and homeland

April 19, 2026
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Hijacker Satellites: US, Russia and China Develop Spacecraft To Capture Rival Assets; India’s Perspective

The concept of hijacker or snatcher satellites has become a subject of growing attention in the field of space security and military technology. At least three major powers—the United States, Russia, and China—are known to be developing different types of such spacecraft.These satellites are designed to physically capture another satellite in orbit, a capability that raises both strategic

April 19, 2026
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Varuna Shakti – India’s Naval Power Projection In The Strait of Malacca

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj known as the "Father of the Indian Navy," recognised as early as the 17th century that a formidable indigenous maritime force was essential to counter colonial threats (Portuguese, British, Dutch) along India’s Konkan coast.India’s modern-day Navy is carrying forward this legacy in the maritime domain & have understood strategic importance of the key global

April 19, 2026
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Red Flag Caution: US Intelligence Sees Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir As Risky Broker In Trump’s Iran Talks

Recent reporting indicates that senior US intelligence circles are viewing Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, as a potential “red flag” in Washington’s backchannel diplomacy with Tehran. Confidential assessments circulating within American security agencies describe him as a possible liability, despite his central role in trying to broker quiet negotiations between the United States

April 19, 2026
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India Lodges Strong Protest Over Iran’s Hormuz Gunfire As Strait Closure Strands Global Shipping

India has lodged a formal protest with the Iranian envoy following the gunfire incident near Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, to express its deep concern over the matter.The meeting was chaired by the Foreign Secretary, who underscored the importance India attaches to the safety of

April 19, 2026
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India To Lead G20 Satellite Launch In 2027, Sets Sights On Human Moon Mission By 2040

India’s ambitious space program is set to take another significant step forward with the planned launch of the G20 satellite in 2027. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the satellite, designed to study climate change, air pollution and weather monitoring, will be a collaborative initiative for G20 nations, with India taking the lead role.This mission underscores India’s growing influence in

April 19, 2026
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