China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force.
Nordic Militaries To Procure Indian Artillery Systems Under Strategic Sweden‑India Partnership
Nordic militaries, led by Sweden, are moving towards large‑scale procurement of Indian artillery systems and sub‑components, with Bharat Forge and NAMMO Sweden forming a strategic partnership under the EU’s Re‑Arm initiative.This marks a significant integration of Indian defence manufacturing into Europe’s rearmament drive.The Swedish defence industry has entered into a major collaboration with
Skyroot Aerospace Completes Stage-1 Assembly Of Vikram‑1 Rocket At Sriharikota, Final Launch Preparations Underway
Stage-1 of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 rocket has now been fully assembled at Sriharikota, marking a decisive step towards India’s first private orbital launch. The team has entered the final stretch of launch operations, with integration of remaining stages and subsystems underway. This milestone confirms that the maiden flight is imminent and places India’s private space sector on the cusp of
PM Modi Showcases C-295 And New Warships Front And Centre of Make‑In‑Defence Drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 135th episode of his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program spotlighted three major indigenous defence milestones achieved in June.He emphasised that these achievements strengthen India’s security and self-reliance while advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.He highlighted the maiden flight of the first C-295 military transport aircraft assembled in India. This
India Rejects Pakistan’s Baseless Allegations Over Karachi Attack, Advices To Get Rid of Terrorism As State Policy Instrument
India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking New Delhi to the Karachi Rangers headquarters attack, calling them baseless and urging Islamabad to dismantle terror infrastructure instead of deflecting blame. The attack, claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, killed three Pakistani paramilitary personnel and three militants, marking Karachi’s most serious strike since 2024.India categorically
ISRO’s Successful Semi-Cryogenic Engine Test At 175 Ton Thrust Marks Breakthrough Towards Future Moon Missions
India’s space program has achieved a major milestone with the successful hot test of its indigenous semi-cryogenic engine power head at 175 tonnes of thrust. Conducted on 24 June 2026 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, the test validated nearly 90 per cent of the engine’s designed capacity and placed India firmly on the path to deploying next-generation heavy-lift launch
Odisha To Build Deep-Sea Port And Shipbuilding Cluster Worth Over ₹50,000 Crore
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state will undertake two landmark maritime projects with a combined investment exceeding ₹50,000 crore.A deep-sea port will be developed in Ganjam, while a shipbuilding cluster will be established in Paradip, ET Infra reported.These initiatives are intended to strengthen Odisha’s maritime infrastructure, enhance coastal security, and
‘Indian Ocean Connects India And Seychelles’ Says PM Modi In Historic Address To National Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the enduring partnership between India and Seychelles, declaring that the Indian Ocean is not a divide but a bridge that connects the two nations.He made these remarks while addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, which he described as a "special honour."He conveyed the greetings and best
India And Seychelles Explore Cooperation In Social Housing, Green Mobility, And Connectivity
India and Seychelles have expanded their dialogue to include new areas of cooperation, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighting social housing and green mobility as key themes.He confirmed that connectivity between the two nations was a major subject of discussion, alongside India’s pledge of a special economic package worth $175 million.Misri explained that shipping and aviation links
Prime Minister Modi Attends Seychelles Golden Jubilee As Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the National Day celebrations in Victoria, Seychelles, marking the 50th anniversary of the island nation’s Independence.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Prime Minister Modi was present as the Guest of Honour, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this distinction.In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal