Fragile Israel–Lebanon Truce Begins Amid Regional Diplomatic Push

A 10‑day ceasefire has gone into effect in Lebanon, pausing hostilities between Israel and the Iran‑backed Hezbollah group and raising hopes of a broader truce involving the United States and Iran after weeks of war that destabilised the region.The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who described it as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Israel has been fighting

April 17, 2026
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Fragile Israel–Lebanon Truce Begins Amid Regional Diplomatic Push

A 10‑day ceasefire has gone into effect in Lebanon, pausing hostilities between Israel and the Iran‑backed Hezbollah group and raising hopes of a broader truce involving the United States and Iran after weeks of war that destabilised the region.The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who described it as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Israel has been fighting

April 17, 2026
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Iranian Oil Tankers Felicity And Jaya Anchor Off India After 7-Year Hiatus Amid US Waiver

Two sanctioned very large crude carriers (VLCCs) carrying Iranian oil have anchored off India’s eastern and western coasts, marking the first such arrival near the country in almost seven years, according to ship-tracking data and industry sources.The vessels, Felicity and Jaya, are each estimated to be carrying around 2 million barrels of crude loaded from Iran’s Kharg Island in February and

April 17, 2026
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Iranian Oil Tankers Felicity And Jaya Anchor Off India After 7-Year Hiatus Amid US Waiver

Two sanctioned very large crude carriers (VLCCs) carrying Iranian oil have anchored off India’s eastern and western coasts, marking the first such arrival near the country in almost seven years, according to ship-tracking data and industry sources.The vessels, Felicity and Jaya, are each estimated to be carrying around 2 million barrels of crude loaded from Iran’s Kharg Island in February and

April 17, 2026
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India Nears Powerplant Lock For Three Separate Indigenous Fighter Jets

India’s aviation sector has moved a step closer to manufacturing GE F‑414 turbofan engines domestically, following a technical agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace, reported TOI.This development is crucial as the F‑414 will power three upcoming fighter jets, including the TEJAS MK-2, the Twin‑Engined Deck Based Fighter, and the initial variant of the Advanced Medium

April 16, 2026
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India–US Defence Breakthrough: GE And HAL Advance F414 Engine Pact To Final Commercial Stage

GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have successfully concluded complex technology transfer talks for the F414 jet engine, paving the way for final commercial negotiations.This landmark deal will enable India to co-produce advanced engines for the TEJAS MK-2 and future combat aircraft, significantly strengthening indigenous defence capabilities.The agreement between GE Aerospace

April 16, 2026
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Astra MK-2 Missile Advances Towards User Trials With Indigenous Seeker And Dual-Pulse Motor

India’s ASTRA MK-2, a 240 km-class beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, has passed preliminary trials validating aerodynamics, propulsion, and guidance. Featuring an indigenous AESA seeker with ECCM, a dual-pulse motor, and a two-way datalink for mid-course updates, the system now moves to integrated user trials, reported Alpha Defense on its X handle..Production will leverage the baseline

April 16, 2026
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