K9 Vajra Partnership To Expand Following PM Modi And South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Summit

India is seeking to deepen its defence partnership with South Korea, with discussions underway for a third phase of cooperation that will emphasise greater technology transfer, co-development and joint design of advanced military systems.At a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran highlighted the steady expansion of bilateral defence ties, particularly in artillery systems,

April 21, 2026
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Theatre Commands Advance Amid Warnings Over Missile Force Fragmentation

As India edges closer to implementing long-pending theatre commands, debates over force restructuring have sharpened, especially regarding a proposed dedicated rocket and missile force.Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat (Retd), a former fighter pilot and military affairs commentator, cautions that such a step could fragment command structures rather than bolster them.Chief of Defence Staff General Anil

April 21, 2026
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India Presses Iran As 14 Ships Stranded In Hormuz After Gunfire Incident

India has taken a serious view of the incident in which soldiers of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on two Indian-flagged cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April. In response, New Delhi has initiated urgent diplomatic steps, summoning the Iranian Ambassador and conveying strong concern over the episode.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the envoy and underscored

April 21, 2026
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BEL And BMIT Forge Strategic Pact To Advance Indigenous Defence Electronics And Aerospace Systems

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bit Mapper Integration Technologies Pvt Ltd (BMIT) to collaborate on advanced defence and aerospace technologies.The agreement was formalised in Bangalore on 21 April 2026, with the MoU exchanged between Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL, and Amit

April 21, 2026
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‘Justice Is Served, India Doesn’t Forget’: Indian Army’s Strong Message Ahead of Pahalgam Attack Anniversary

The Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025 remains etched in the nation’s memory as one of the most brutal assaults on innocent civilians.The picturesque tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir was turned into a site of horror when Pakistan-backed terrorists entered a village and killed 26 people after questioning them about their religion.The attack left families devastated, with survivors

April 21, 2026
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India Eyes South Korean Missiles, Defence Tech To Take India-Korea Ties To ‘A Whole New Level’

South Korean Hyunmoo-2A Ballistic MissileIndia is turning to South Korea for advanced missile systems and defence technologies following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The discussions took place on Monday at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.The two leaders explored opportunities in various anti-aircraft missile systems and other military

April 21, 2026
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Revolutionising The Energy Transition: LTSCT And Newen Systems Forge Strategic Semiconductor Alliance

L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the engineering giant Larsen & Toubro, has formalised a Master Supply Agreement with Newen Systems, reported ETEdge.This partnership focuses on the design, development, qualification, and supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) based power modules specifically for renewable energy inverter applications.By combining their

April 21, 2026
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Indian Navy Launches DSC-A-23 Diving Support Craft, Strengthening Indigenous Diving Support Capabilities

DSC A 23, the fourth ship of the Diving Support Craft project, was launched on 19 April 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata, West Bengal. The ceremony was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, presided over by Mrs Deepa Sivakumar, in the presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel.Senior officials from the Indian Navy and representatives of Titagarh Rail Systems Limited

April 21, 2026
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