Active Conflicts & News Megathread July 29, 2026

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July 29, 2026
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DRDO Achieves Breakthrough With Indigenous Radome For TEJAS MK-1A

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has achieved a significant milestone by developing an indigenous Radome for the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A, Times of India reported.This development marks a decisive step in reducing reliance on imported Radomes and strengthening India’s aerospace technology base.The technology has been created by the Research and Development Establishment

July 29, 2026
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AMCA Engine Deal Stalled As GE Price Hike Threatens India’s Stealth Fighter Program

The AMCA engine deal is delayed primarily due to General Electric’s sharp price hike for the F414 engines, with costs rising nearly threefold from initial estimates, alongside disputes over technology transfer, manufacturing arrangements, and investment demands. These factors have stalled commercial negotiations despite technical talks being completed, leaving India’s flagship stealth

July 29, 2026
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Official Sources Deny Reports of DRDO Cybersecurity Incident

Reports of an alleged cybersecurity incident involving the Defence Research & Development Organisation have been firmly rejected by official sources, who described the claims as incorrect and unverified.The clarification came days after Kerala-based Alibi Global Threat Intelligence Group alleged that data linked to the DRDO had been advertised for sale on the dark web. The group claimed that

July 29, 2026
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India Secures SAFRAN Turbofan Deal To Boost Aerospace Sovereignty

India’s planned collaboration with France’s Safran for turbofan engine development represents one of the most ambitious aerospace partnerships in the country’s history.The initiative is designed to support both indigenous fighter jet programs and civil aviation requirements, combining India’s manufacturing capabilities with Safran’s proven expertise in propulsion technology.The collaboration is

July 29, 2026
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13 Indian Seafarers Trapped At Chornomorsk Port Amid Drone Strikes

Thirteen Indian seafarers are among fifteen crew members stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port. The vessel, MV AMIR1, remains docked at the Black Sea port as drone and missile attacks continue in the surrounding area.The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) described the situation as “life-threatening” in an urgent appeal posted on X.According to the FSUI, the crew has

July 29, 2026
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India Rejects Pakistan’s Baseless Response To Rajnath Singh’s Remarks On Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Ministry of External Affairs has firmly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks during the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations.Islamabad had condemned Singh’s statement that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was illegally occupied, but India dismissed the response as “baseless and hollow.”MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made it clear during a media briefing that India

July 29, 2026
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India Blames Pakistan For Stalling SAARC, Reaffirms Commitment To Regional Cooperation

India has strongly reiterated its position on regional cooperation, indirectly pointing at Pakistan as the country responsible for obstructing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that goodwill is essential for cooperation, while highlighting India’s decades-long commitment to strengthening regional ties.During a regular

July 29, 2026
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India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Supplier of Seafarers

India has officially become the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, contributing over 311,936 maritime professionals and accounting for 12.16 per cent of the global workforce, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. This marks a decisive leap from fifth position in 2015 to second place today, behind only the Philippines.India’s rise in the global maritime labour

July 29, 2026
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