India’s $3.5 Billion Push: Expanding P-8I Fleet Amid Rising Costs And Strategic Deals

India is moving forward with the acquisition of six additional P-8I Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft from the United States, despite the sharp rise in costs, reported Srinjoy Chowdhury of Times Now.The deal, valued at over $3.5 billion, will be processed through the Foreign Military Sales route. Negotiations had been ongoing for more than a year, with India initially resisting the

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NewSpace Research Likely Developing VTO Interceptor Drones, Echoing Ukraine’s Proven Success

NewSpace Research and Technologies is advancing work on vertical take-off interceptor drones, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian battlefield successes. These systems are designed to provide India with agile, autonomous aerial defence capabilities, particularly suited for contested environments.NewSpace Research and Technologies, based in Bengaluru, has positioned itself as India’s fastest-growing

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Sheshnaag-150 Swarm Drone Demonstrates 700 km Strike Capability In Pokhran Test

The Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone underwent an important critical test at Pokhran today, marking a notable step in India’s unmanned aerial systems development, reported defence journalist Shiv Aroor of NDTV.The trial showcased the drone’s ability to operate in coordinated swarms, a capability that enhances both offensive and defensive applications in modern warfare.The final seconds of the

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MEA Reveals Modi-Trump Call, Jaishankar-Puri Gulf Outreach Amid Iran War

India’s diplomatic machinery is in full swing as the Ministry of External Affairs revealed details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing Iran War 2026.The conversation centred on securing the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring regional stability, while Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri intensified outreach to

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President Vladimir Putin Will Attend BRICS Summit In India, TASS Reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India later this year, marking his second visit to the country in less than twelve months.The Kremlin confirmed his participation, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Putin will “definitely” take part in the gathering, though the official dates have not yet been announced.New Delhi is expected to host the 18th

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Iran Acquired Chinese Satellite To Track And Attack US Bases: Report

Iran relied on a Chinese-built satellite it quietly obtained last year to help track US military positions across the Middle East during the recent conflict, the Financial Times has reported.The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was originally developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Company before being transferred to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force.Earth Eye

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India’s AI Strength Concentrated In Urban Hubs Despite Global Leadership, Says OpenAI

India has emerged as one of the world’s most advanced markets for artificial intelligence, particularly excelling in areas such as coding, data analysis, and complex reasoning.According to OpenAI’s latest capability gap findings, Indian users rank among the top five globally in terms of thinking capability usage per person, measured through reasoning tokens used by ChatGPT Plus subscribers.This

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India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act: Strategic Outreach And Energy Pragmatism Amid Global Uncertainty

In a detailed inter-ministerial briefing held in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs outlined India’s recent diplomatic initiatives designed to safeguard economic interests and maritime security. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, describing it as a cornerstone of India’s

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Iran And Pakistan To Discuss U.S. Messages To Tehran As Asim Munir Lands In Iran

Iran and Pakistan are set to engage in detailed discussions in Tehran on Thursday, according to reports from the Tasnim news agency. The talks come at a time when messages between Iran and the United States have been exchanged since Sunday, highlighting ongoing diplomatic activity in the region.The discussions between Tehran and Islamabad are expected to focus on these communications, with

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