India And UK Deepen Defence Ties With Focus On Indo-Pacific Security And Joint Military Cooperation

India and the United Kingdom have taken another step towards strengthening their defence partnership, with a series of high-level engagements in New Delhi underscoring the importance of jointness and interoperability in addressing evolving maritime and aerospace security challenges.Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, met Air Chief Marshal Harvey Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff of the

March 27, 2026
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South Korea Rolls Out First Production KF-21 Fighter, Accelerating Its Rise As A Defence Power

South Korea has marked a significant milestone in its defence modernisation with the rollout of the first series-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter. The ceremony at Korea Aerospace Industries’ headquarters in Sacheon highlighted the country’s rapid progress in developing a homegrown combat aircraft, achieved in just over five years since the prototype was unveiled.This pace is remarkable when

March 27, 2026
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Indian Army Integrates Shaurya Drone Squadrons Into Armoured Corps For Next-Generation Warfare

The Indian Army has taken a decisive step in reshaping the future of armoured warfare by embedding drone squadrons directly into its tank regiments. The activation of six Shaurya Squadrons marks a doctrinal shift, integrating surveillance, precision strike, and electronic warfare capabilities with heavy armour.This transformation was showcased during Exercise Amogh Jwala, where tanks manoeuvred

March 26, 2026
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India Presses US On Timely Delivery of Excalibur Precision-Guided Artillery Ammunition Amid Broader Defence Hardware Talks

India and the United States have engaged in high-level discussions to bolster their defence partnership, with a particular focus on military hardware cooperation. The 18th Defence Policy Group meeting, held in New Delhi on 25 March 2026, brought together key figures from both nations to review progress and chart future collaborations, reported ANI.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led the

March 26, 2026
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Airbus Eyes ATR Assembly Hub In India Amid Regional Aviation Surge

Airbus is contemplating the establishment of a final assembly line (FAL) in India for its ATR regional aircraft, a move spurred by the Modi government’s aggressive drive to bolster aerial connectivity across smaller towns and cities, reported TOI.This would mark a significant expansion for the European aerospace giant, which already operates two FALs in the country in partnership with TATA

March 26, 2026
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Beijing Appears To Be Building A Detailed Underwater Intelligence Network In India’s Backyard

China’s deployment of survey vessels across the Indian Ocean marks a significant expansion of its oceanographic operations, with implications that extend far beyond scientific research.These ships, officially described as conducting climate and resource studies, are in fact gathering detailed seabed data that naval experts argue is critical for submarine warfare.The timing of these deployments,

March 26, 2026
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Iran Taps India As Neutral Mediator To Defuse Hormuz Standoff Tensions

Iran has publicly endorsed India as a "trusted player" amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, positioning New Delhi as a potential mediator in the brewing crisis, reported TOI.Iran’s envoy, Mohammad Fathali, emphasised that India could "certainly play" a pivotal role in de-escalating the situation, highlighting Delhi’s balanced diplomatic relations with both regional powers and Western

March 26, 2026
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BEL And RRP Group Forge Strategic Alliance To Spearhead India’s Sovereign Semiconductor Development

The strategic partnership between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and the RRP Group marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of India’s domestic aerospace and defence manufacturing sector.By formalising this Memorandum of Understanding, the state-owned electronics giant is positioning itself to bridge critical gaps in the supply chain for high-technology components.This collaboration specifically

March 26, 2026
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ISRO Advances With Configuration Finalisation of BAS-01 Module For 2028 Launch Target

According to a Press Information Bureau release, a nodal agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India’s space ambitions have taken a significant stride forward with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) finalising the overall configuration of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), a landmark project comprising five interconnected modules.This ambitious space station is

March 26, 2026
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