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India is moving to clear a ₹20,000-crore tri-service acquisition of 87
indigenously-made medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs). Spearheaded by the Indian Air Force and demanding at least
60% local content, the proposal is slated for a high-level Defence Ministry
meeting in the coming weeks.Each system must remain aloft for over 30 hours
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially announced the successful completion of two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri on July 3, 2025. These tests mark a significant milestone in India’s ambitious human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space.Overview of The Hot
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has placed orders for Indian-made loitering munitions from a private Indian company, most likely Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd.The DRC is also negotiating for anti-drone and suicide drone systems from Indian firms, including both private and state-owned enterprises.This marks a strategic pivot away from Chinese suppliers, driven by
7 out of 9 Pak terror targets were hit using US-made Excalibur precision-guided artillery shellsFollowing Operation Sindoor, India has significantly accelerated its defence procurement from the United States, marking a strategic shift in its military supply chain and partnerships. The operation, launched in response to a major terror attack, exposed the extent of Chinese-supplied weaponry in
Elon Musk’s Starlink has received final regulatory clearance from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch its satellite-based internet services in India, making it the third company after OneWeb and Reliance Jio to secure such approval for satellite communication (SATCOM) services.This authorisation allows Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited
Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has strongly advocated for India to play an enhanced and more active role in promoting peace and stability in West Asia, particularly amid escalating conflicts involving Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon. Speaking at the ‘Voices of Conscience:A solidarity gathering for Palestine’ in New Delhi, Elahi emphasised that, as a major power with influential ties to
The ‘Keel Laying’ ceremony for the third Fleet Support Ship (FSS) of the Indian Navy was held on July 9, 2025, at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, marking a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to enhance maritime self-reliance and operational endurance.The ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition, along with senior
India and Namibia have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship with India offering a dedicated Line of Credit (LOC) to Namibia, aimed at facilitating the purchase of defence equipment from India.This development was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, where High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastava highlighted Namibia’s keen interest in procuring
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Namibia marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries, being the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 27 years. The high-level delegation talks covered a comprehensive range of issues, with a pronounced focus on critical minerals and expanding cooperation across key sectors.A central theme of the
India’s High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, has recently underscored the nation’s strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering its logistics infrastructure and cultivating a more favourable business environment, both critical to supporting India’s broader development objectives.Speaking at the India Maritime Investment Meet in London, Doraiswami highlighted the government’s commitment to