Iran has faced crippling sanctions from the United States and other nations for decades
Rappid Valves Secures ₹29.86 Crore Defence And Naval Contracts, Expands Role In India’s Maritime Self-Reliance
Rappid Valves (India), a precision-engineered industrial and marine valve manufacturer, has secured strategic defence and naval orders worth ₹29.86 crore.These orders come from leading participants in the defence and naval ecosystem, reinforcing the company’s growing presence in India’s shipbuilding and maritime defence sector.The development highlights the increasing role of specialised domestic
India’s Defence Exports Surge To Record ₹38,424 Crore, Public And Private Sector Drive Growth
India’s defence exports have reached an unprecedented milestone of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a sharp 62.66 per cent increase from the previous year’s figure of ₹23,622 crore.This rise of ₹14,802 crore is the largest annual jump ever recorded and reflects the growing global demand for Indian‑made military equipment and technologies.The achievement coincides with record domestic defence
Solar Defence Delivers First Indigenous BrahMos Warhead, Boosting Defence Self-Reliance
India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence indigenisation drive with the delivery of the first indigenous BrahMos missile warhead from Nagpur.The warhead has been produced by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, a private sector facility, under a technology transfer arrangement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This marks a decisive step in reducing
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer To Visit India As Interim Trade Talks Near Finalisation
India and the United States reviewed the progress of negotiations towards the interim bilateral trade agreement during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week to advance discussions.The leaders expressed
SMPP And KNDS Seal Strategic Pact To Manufacture Next-Generation Loitering Munitions In India
Indian defence manufacturer SMPP has entered into a teaming agreement with European defence major KNDS to produce advanced loitering munitions in India.The announcement was made at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, underscoring India’s determination to strengthen indigenous defence production and meet the armed forces’ growing demand for precision strike systems.The agreement will be
British Envoy Lindy Cameron Calls India-UK Trade Pact Historic As Fastest Deal To Be Implemented
British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron has hailed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as historic, describing it as the fastest trade deal ever put into force between the two nations.The agreement, signed less than a year ago at Chequers in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will come into effect on 15 July 2026. Cameron
Driving Economic Growth, PM Modi Holds Strategic Talks With Saint-Gobain CEO In Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Benoit Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain, in Paris. The high-level meeting was held during the Prime Minister’s visit to the French capital, marking another important engagement in his three-nation tour.PM Modi arrived in Paris after concluding his participation at the G7 Summit. His schedule in the city includes several bilateral
Pete Hegseth Slams NATO Allies, Launches Pentagon Review of US Forces In Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six‑month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, sharply criticising NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases during the Iran conflict and warning that Washington’s future commitment will hinge on Europe assuming primary responsibility for its own defence, according to a report by AP.His remarks signal a major shift towards a “NATO
PM Modi Strengthens India–France Ties, Meets Alstom CEO In Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Alstom Chief Executive Officer Martin Sion in Paris, marking a significant step in driving economic momentum during the final phase of his visit to France.The meeting underscored India’s interest in strengthening cooperation with French industry leaders, particularly in the fields of transport and infrastructure, where Alstom has a strong presence.The Prime