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India’s Arudhra radar has demonstrated simulated capability to track an F‑35 stealth fighter, though this remains a computer‑based test rather than proven live detection. While the radar’s specifications suggest it could detect low‑observable aircraft under certain conditions, operational validation against an actual F‑35 has not yet taken place.The Arudhra is a 4D multi‑function phased‑array
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has underlined that the country’s defence cooperation with France, particularly in relation to the Rafale fighter aircraft, is being pursued with a strong emphasis on co-development, co-design, co-production and co-manufacturing.This reflects New Delhi’s determination to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative and enhance indigenous capabilities in the defence
TridenTech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has formally handed over the first set of its indigenous 30 HP Wankel rotary engines to the armed forces, marking a major milestone in India’s UAV propulsion ecosystem.The engines, designed for drone research and military UAV applications, have successfully completed testing at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bangalore and secured CEMILAC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held substantive discussions in Nice on 14 June, focusing on cooperation in the nuclear sector, particularly in the domain of small and advanced modular reactors.The meeting was significant as it marked the first bilateral engagement between the two leaders since the elevation of India–France relations to the level of a ‘Special
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks in Nice, focusing on the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, while also deepening bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and newly adopted Innovation Roadmap 2030.The leaders elevated ties to an Exceptional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with agreements spanning defence, technology, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Bratislava marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.His two-day State Visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, technology, manufacturing, and reaffirm India’s strategic engagement with the European Union.Prime Minister Modi arrived in
French President Emmanuel Macron’s selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nice has quickly become a viral sensation, underscoring the warmth and camaraderie between India and France.The photograph, taken on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, was accompanied by a single-word caption: “Nice!”—a playful double entendre that both described the picturesque Riviera city and conveyed approval of the
India and France announced a landmark set of 13 outcomes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France, reflecting the deepening of their Special Global Strategic Partnership.The outcomes span innovation, artificial intelligence, trade, education, space, defence, civil nuclear energy, and cultural cooperation, underscoring the breadth of collaboration between the two nations.Foreign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice has set a bold trajectory for India–France relations, with both sides agreeing to double bilateral trade to $32 billion within five years.The talks produced 13 significant outcomes, underscoring the strategic depth and multidimensional nature of the partnership.The leaders unveiled the India–France Innovation
A US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state during a routine training mission, sparking a wildfire now referred to as the Pine Tree Fire.The pilot ejected safely, sustaining only minor injuries, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze in rugged terrain.The incident occurred around midday on 13 June 2026,