DRDO Seeks Compact Turbojet Engines To Power India’s Next-Generation Combat Drones And Missiles

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is intensifying its focus on unmanned warfare as drones, loitering munitions and autonomous strike systems increasingly dominate modern battlefields, reported TOI.The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a key DRDO laboratory, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for compact, combat-proven turbojet engines designed for aerospace

May 22, 2026
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Vayu Astra-1: India’s Indigenous Loitering Munition Demonstrates Precision, Reusability And High-Altitude Capability

Pune-based defence technology company NIBE Limited has reached a significant milestone with the successful free trial demonstrations of its indigenous loitering munition system, Vayu Astra-1, for the Indian Army, reported Girish Linganna of Mathrubhumi.These trials were conducted in April at two demanding locations — the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan and the high-altitude terrain of Joshimath

May 22, 2026
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US Secretary Marco Rubio ‘Standing Together’, India Visit Strengthens Quad Cooperation And Bilateral Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to India from 23–26 May 2026 is set to reinforce the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific, with high-level meetings in New Delhi on 26 May alongside ministers from Australia and Japan.The trip will also focus on bilateral trade, defence cooperation, and energy security, as Washington and New Delhi seek to deepen ties amid global strategic

May 22, 2026
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India To Launch Smart Border Project Along Pakistan And Bangladesh Frontiers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the government will launch a "smart border" project within the next year to secure the 6,000‑kilometre stretch along the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders.He emphasised that the initiative aims to make these frontiers impenetrable and ensure that attempts to alter the demographic composition of the region are thwarted.The announcement was made during

May 22, 2026
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France And India Deepen Defence Collaboration With Advanced Technology Partnership

France and India have reinforced their defence collaboration with a high-level meeting at DRDO Headquarters on 20 May 2026, where advanced technology sharing and joint R&D were emphasised. This visit by France’s Delegate General for Armaments marks a significant step in deepening the strategic partnership, particularly in areas such as aerospace, AI, propulsion, and underwater systems.A

May 22, 2026
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Adani Ports Secures 51% Stake In Argentina’s Meridian To Expand South American Maritime Operations

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has formally entered the South American maritime sector by acquiring a controlling 51% stake in Argentina-based Meridian Transportes Marítimos S.A., a move valued at USD 444.49. This strategic expansion strengthens APSEZ’s global logistics footprint and nautical services, with the deal expected to close within four months.Adani Harbour

May 22, 2026
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