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According to a Zee News report, India’s ambition to develop indigenous fighter jet engines may receive a significant boost through an unexpected opportunity in the United States. A retired Russian Ilyushin Il-78, once used for mid-air refuelling but now converted into a heavy cargo aircraft, is currently available for purchase. With its impressive 54-ton payload capacity and relatively low flight
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning that Islamabad would respond “swiftly, calibrated, and decisively” to any attack, as tensions with India continue to simmer.His remarks were made in direct response to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who recently declared that any “misadventure” by Pakistan would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” retaliation.Singh,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the critical role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime trade routes, particularly the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.He highlighted that nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade, including vital energy supplies, is conducted via sea, making naval security indispensable to the country’s economic stability.Speaking at the
Vayunotics, an innovative aerospace start-up headquartered in Ahmedabad, has officially announced its latest venture into the development of a Modular Payload Handling Mechanism specifically designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.This strategic move aims to address the growing demand for versatility in the drone industry, where a single platform is increasingly expected to perform a diverse range
An Iranian crude shipment that was initially bound for India has unexpectedly altered course midway, now signalling China as its destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the United States in 2025, had earlier declared Vadinar in Gujarat as its port of call. This would have marked India’s first purchase of Iranian crude since 2019, a significant development given
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the US Army Chief of Staff, in a move that has stunned Pentagon observers. Three US defence officials confirmed to Reuters that the firing occurred on Thursday, with George—a four-star general—forced into immediate retirement despite over a year remaining in his four-year term, Reuters reported.The Pentagon issued a brief
Iran has announced that it is working with Oman on a draft proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply transits.The claim was made by Kazem Gharibabadi, an Iranian diplomat, who told the state-run IRNA news agency that the plan is designed to ensure safe passage and improve services for ships navigating the
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has faced a significant hurdle
in its 2026 operational schedule, failing to meet a series of mission
deadlines previously outlined by the Union Government. In December 2025, it
was announced that seven major missions were slated for completion by March
2026; however, only the LVM3 M6 mission by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL)
successfully
The Indian Space Research Organisation has officially expanded the horizon for domestic solar research by issuing a secondary call for scientific proposals.This latest Announcement of Opportunity is designed to democratise access to the sophisticated observational data streaming from the Aditya-L1 mission.By inviting a broader spectrum of the Indian scientific community to engage with the
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crucial meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi on Thursday, stressing the imperative for ceaseless oversight of the escalating West Asia crisis.He urged a measured and proactive stance to safeguard India’s national interests amid mounting uncertainties.The high-level gathering included key cabinet colleagues: External Affairs