Health service’s 2025 staff survey found that one in seven had experienced violence from patients or the publicHundreds of thousands of NHS staff have been attacked, harassed, bullied, or subject to racism, latest NHS figures show.The health service’s …
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister
Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harmThe weaponisation of energy when Russia invaded Ukraine has given way to “weaponising everything” since Donald Trump returned to the Whi…
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Russia Pitches Twin-Seat Su-57M with Complete ToT To Bridge India’s Stealth Gap And Rekindle FGFA Ties
Russia has proposed an advanced dual-seat variant of its Su-57 stealth fighter to India, complete with full technology transfer, in a bid to revive the stalled Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) partnership.This offer was presented during the Wings India 2026 exhibition in Hyderabad and subsequent high-level talks between the two nations. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) aims to
India’s Indigenous Leap: DRDO-DIAT Unveils Tactile Sensors For Sentient Robotic Skin
In a landmark achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem, the Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has joined forces with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) to pioneer indigenous tactile sensor arrays. This innovation marks a pivotal step towards sovereign mastery in robotics and bionics.These
ROSTEC Pitches Unproven Two-Seat Su-57E To India Amid Production Woes And Fading Trust: Int’l Media
ROSTEC continues to pursue India as a key export market for its advanced fighter aircraft, undeterred by repeated rejections from New Delhi.Since the 1960s, following the Soviet rift with China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has served as the primary customer for Soviet and later Russian jets, securing major deals for MiG-21s, MiG-27s, and Su-30s, reported French media outlet
Advanced Indian Warships Heighten Vigil Amid Persian Gulf Tensions
In March 2026, the Indian Navy has elevated its warships to operational standby in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. This deployment forms part of Operation Sankalp, a sustained mission to shield Indian merchant shipping from escalating regional conflicts.Since June 2019, Indian destroyers and frigates have maintained a rotational presence in these vital waters. Their primary mandate is to
IIT-Madras Develops Indigenous Power System For Plasma Thrusters In Small Satellites
IIT-Madras has unveiled a pioneering electronic system designed to power Pulsed Plasma Thrusters (PPTs) for small satellites. This development marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to enhance indigenous space technology, particularly in the domain of satellite propulsion.PPTs are compact propulsion devices that use short bursts of plasma to generate thrust, making them ideal for
India Sails Into the Future: World’s First Autonomous Ship Hub Breaks Ground In AP
Sagar Defence Engineering has laid the foundation stone for what promises to be the world’s first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems centre.Situated at Juvvaladinne harbour in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, this ambitious 29.58-acre facility marks a bold stride in India’s maritime technology landscape.Backed by the Andhra Pradesh government, the project received its ceremonial
Airbus Flexrotor Deal Propels Garuda Aerospace’s Worldwide Drone Leasing Surge
Garuda Aerospace, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has forged a strategic partnership with Airbus Helicopters through a contract to acquire up to 18 units of the advanced Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS).This deal, announced on 12 March 2026, signals a bold move in the company’s ambitions to broaden its global footprint in UAS leasing and services.The agreement allows Garuda Aerospace