Day: April 23, 2026

India’s MRFA Program May Feature F5 ‘Super Rafale’ With Next-Generation Safran M88 T-REX Propulsion And UCAV Teaming

Unconfirmed reports indicate that India’s acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft under the MRFA program is expected to feature the advanced Rafale-F5 standard, often referred to as the “Super Rafale”.Deliveries are projected around 2030, positioning this variant as a critical bridge until the arrival of the future sixth-generation SCAF/NGF combat system.The F5 standard represents a

April 23, 2026
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Indian Robotics Solution Delivers 150+ Indigenous Chetak Kamikaze FPV Drones To Indian Army

Noida-based Indian Robotics Solution has achieved a significant milestone by delivering more than 150 indigenously developed Chetak Kamikaze FPV drones to the Indian Army.This delivery underscores the growing role of Indian start-ups in strengthening the country’s defence ecosystem through innovation and indigenous technology.The Chetak drones, designed as first-person-view kamikaze platforms,

April 23, 2026
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India And Ukraine Move Towards Enhanced Security Cooperation Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine is finalising an enhanced security cooperation deal with India, following a series of high-level talks. The agreement is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties at a time when Ukraine continues to face immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict.The deal is part of a broader framework of security partnerships that Ukraine is

April 23, 2026
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India’s Space Race: DRDO Chief Calls For National Push To Secure Future Wars

Space has moved from being a supporting tool for national security to the decisive domain that will shape the outcome of future wars, according to Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman Samir V Kamat.Speaking at the 4th Indian DefSpace Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, he emphasised that India must adopt a “whole-of-nation” approach to close the capability gap with rivals whose

April 23, 2026
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India Surpasses Brazil To Become World’s Third-Largest Renewable Energy Market, Sets Record Wind Growth

India has officially emerged as the world’s third-largest renewable energy market, according to IRENA’s 2026 statistics covering data up to December 2025.This milestone sees India surpass Brazil and now trail only China and the United States in total installed renewable energy capacity. The achievement underscores the country’s rapid expansion in clean energy infrastructure and its growing global

April 23, 2026
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Afghanistan: From Landlocked, Luck-Locked To An Important South Asian Influencer

by Shaumik Samar GhoshThe contentious Durand Line which separates Afghanistan and Pakistan runs 2,640-kilometre, with the western end touching Iran and the eastern end to China.Named after British diplomat Mortimer Durand, the line was drawn with an intent to measure the limit of the countries’ respective scope of influence and make a fair demarcation to facilitate diplomatic relations and

April 23, 2026
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HAL Aerospace Renaissance Masterplan: Karnataka’s ₹1,66,000 Crore Push To Make Bangalore A Global Aviation Hub

Karnataka has unveiled an ambitious proposal titled the “HAL Aerospace Renaissance Masterplan (2026–2036)” to transform the 700-acre Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport campus in Bangalore into a global aerospace hub.Valued at ₹1,66,000 crore in targeted economic output over the decade, the plan is designed to rival established centres such as Toulouse and Seattle, while creating over two lakh

April 23, 2026
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Hub-E Unveils India’s First 450+ Wh/kg Ultra-High Energy Density Battery

Bangalore-based Hub-E has announced the launch of its new 450+ Wh/kg battery, marking a significant milestone in India’s energy storage and advanced battery technology sector.This development introduces ultra-high energy density batteries to the country for the first time, positioning India at the forefront of next-generation energy solutions. The achievement underscores the growing capabilities

April 23, 2026
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Fujifilm To Manufacture Semiconductor Raw Materials In India By 2028, Strengthening Local Chip Supply Chain

Fujifilm Electronic Materials, a subsidiary of Fujifilm Corporation, is preparing to establish semiconductor material production in India by late 2027 or early 2028.The company is currently scouting for land to set up a manufacturing plant, with Gujarat emerging as a potential location. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, following land acquisition in 2025. Fujifilm is exploring both joint

April 23, 2026
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