The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, continues production into 2026 despite persistent challenges, with Russia delivering a new batch to its Aerospace Forces in February featuring updated avionics and weapons systems.Estimates place the operational fleet at around 30 aircraft by early 2026, far short of the initial 76-unit contract goal signed pre-Ukraine conflict
Andhra Pradesh’s Maritime Renaissance: Charting A Course For Global Shipbuilding Dominance
The extensive coastline of Andhra Pradesh, stretching over 1,053 kilometres, is finally being positioned as a central pillar of India’s industrial strategy. After decades of underutilised potential, the state is making a decisive move to transform its maritime landscape into a premier hub for shipbuilding and repair.This shift is closely aligned with the central government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal
How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
ISRO’s Bold 2047 Vision: Lunar Samples, Venus Probe, And Space Station by 2035
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled an extraordinary roadmap extending to 2047, positioning India as a frontrunner in global space exploration.This visionary plan encompasses a series of high-profile missions, from lunar sample returns to planetary probes and even a homegrown space station, reflecting India’s commitment to self-reliance in space technology.Central to the
Tehran Boasts Strike On $700m US AWACS At Saudi’s Prince Sultan Air Base
Iran has claimed responsibility for a significant missile and drone assault on a United States-operated air base in Saudi Arabia, asserting that it inflicted substantial damage on high-value military assets.The strike targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, situated approximately 96 kilometres from Riyadh and primarily operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, though it hosts US personnel.According to
US-Israel Airstrikes Skirt ‘Alarmingly Close’ To Pakistan’s Tehran Embassy In High-Risk Raid
Fresh airstrikes by the United States and Israel have targeted central Tehran, striking locations perilously close to Pakistan’s embassy and ambassador’s residence, according to diplomatic sources in Islamabad and local Iranian reports.The attacks occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, amid the escalating war between Israel, the US, and Iran, now in its fourth week. Explosions rocked the
India’s C-17s Deliver HAL-228 Aircraft To Guyana, Expanding Aerospace Export Reach
India’s strategic airlift capability has once again demonstrated its reach and reliability. The Indian Air Force deployed its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to deliver two HAL-228 passenger planes to Guyana, destined for Jags Aviation.This operation underscores the synergy between India’s military logistics and its growing aerospace export ambitions, highlighting how defence assets can be
Aircraft Supply Woes Threaten India’s Aviation Boom, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu Warns Amid Push For Local Jets
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu highlighted a critical impediment to India’s aviation growth during his visit to Bhavnagar in Gujarat on 29 March 2026.Speaking after flagging off new flights at the local airport, he pinpointed aircraft procurement as the primary bottleneck, exacerbated by persistent global supply chain disruptions.India currently has orders for approximately 1,700 new
India Delivers 38,000 Tons of Urgent Fuel Aid To Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Amid Middle East Turmoil
Autorickshaws waiting in a queue to refuel at a
fuel station, due to concerns over fuel supply
India has extended vital emergency support to Sri Lanka by supplying 38,000
metric tons of petroleum amid severe disruptions in global fuel supplies
caused by escalating tensions in West Asia.
The consignment, comprising 20,000 metric tons of diesel and 18,000 metric
By the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Palestinians lose most of their land
Palestinians still face illegal Israeli settlement expansions, land seizures and restrictions on access to their land.