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An F-35 fighter jet from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada has crashed north of Las Vegas, but the pilot survived with only minor injuries after ejecting safely.The incident occurred approximately 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs in Clark County on Wednesday. Nellis Air Force Base released a statement confirming the crash and noting that emergency responders were on the scene with no impact on
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted a telephonic discussion with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, centring on the escalating conflict in West Asia and opportunities to bolster bilateral ties between India and Portugal.In a post on X dated Tuesday, Jaishankar described the exchange as "a good conversation," highlighting their shared views on the volatile West Asia situation.
“When we ask for additional assistance or simple access… we get questions or roadblocks or hesitation,” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today when asked about US support to NATO’s collective defense.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially invited the domestic industry to participate in a pivotal phase of its reusable rocket development, India Today reported.By issuing a formal tender for the fabrication of landing leg hardware, the agency is actively pursuing the critical infrastructure needed for its Advanced Development Module for In-situ Reusable Technologies,
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s public assurances that “engine issues” would
be resolved by the end of March 2026 have collided sharply with the
ground‑level reality that no additional F404‑IN20 engines were delivered to
the TEJAS MK-1A line by 31 March and, consequently, no MK-1A aircraft were
formally handed over to the Indian Air Force against the projected tranche of
five
India is set to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence system by the end of April, with deployment planned in the Western sector, most likely Rajasthan. An Indian Air Force team has already arrived in Russia to inspect the system before delivery, reported Hindustan Times.The fifth system is expected to be deployed by November, following the Defence Acquisition Council’s approval of five
India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its indigenous defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. On 31 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a major capital acquisition contract worth approximately ₹1,950 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, along with associated equipment and infrastructure, for the
India and Russia convened their latest round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 30 March 2026, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko.The discussions covered the full spectrum of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, reflecting the depth and breadth of ties between the two nations. Both sides reviewed progress on
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has delivered a damning report to Parliament, exposing deep-seated deficiencies in the Indian Defence Services. Tabled recently, the document scrutinises operational lapses that undermine military readiness and personnel welfare.At the heart of the critique lies the irregular maintenance of military hospitals. Auditors uncovered persistent
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit New Delhi on 14–15 May to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.The gathering will be hosted under India’s presidency, with discussions expected to shape the draft documents that will later be presented at the BRICS summit. According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, Lavrov’s participation will be accompanied