Abu Dhabi’s XRG inks in on joint development agreement
Top US prosecutor appointed to New York Albany office by judges is immediately ousted
A lawyer appointed by judges to be the U.S. attorney for northern New York has been fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors.
The Latest: Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
Border czar Tom Homan says the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end
DAC Clears Massive Rafale Jets Order: 114 Fighters To Bolster IAF With Heavy Indian Build Emphasis
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a landmark procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking one of India’s most ambitious defence acquisitions to date.This decision, taken on 12 February 2026, addresses the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pressing squadron strength deficit, which has dipped alarmingly below sanctioned levels amid
Israel Proposes ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Radar To India Amid DRDO’s Indigenous Push
Israel has offered its advanced ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Backscatter (OTH-B) Early Warning Radar to India, complete with technology transfer provisions. However, DRDO presses ahead with its own homegrown equivalent. The move underscores Israel’s keenness to bolster India’s long-range surveillance amid escalating regional threats.The ELM-2040, crafted by IAI-ELTA Systems, operates in the
MoD Signs ₹2,312 Crore HAL Contract For Dornier-228 Aircraft For Indian Coast Guard
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is seen with officials during the signing processThe Ministry of Defence has finalised a contract worth ₹2,312 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur for eight Dornier 228 aircraft tailored for the Indian Coast Guard.This procurement falls under the Buy (Indian) category, emphasising indigenous production and aligning
Russia Pitches Upgraded Il-76MD-90AE With ToT To Meet IAF’s Expanded MTA Heavy-Lift Needs
Russia plans to propose its advanced Il-76MD-90AE strategic transport aircraft, complete with a full Transfer of Technology (ToT) package, to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This offer hinges on potential revisions to the cargo capacity requirements in the forthcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender.Sources close to idrw.org indicate that Russia aims to reposition this upgraded Il-76 variant
DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from
US Eyes Expanded Arms Pipeline To India Amid Trade Breakthrough And Decade-Long Defence Pact
A senior United States State Department official has revealed that Washington is planning to expand defence sales to India as part of a robust bilateral agenda. Dr S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, made these remarks during a subcommittee hearing on US foreign policy in South Asia.He emphasised the role of a recently signed trade deal and a ten-year
Family Grieves Daughter Killed in Canada Mass Shooting
Lance Younge of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, urged others to “hold your kids tight” in the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting. His daughter, 12-year-old Kylie Smith, was one of the victims at a local school.