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Latest news bulletin | February 12th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
India’s Aerial Impasse: Balancing Urgent Deterrence With Atmanirbhar Ambitions
The Rafale procurement dilemma encapsulates India’s profound defence paradox: the urgent need for security amid mounting threats versus the long-term goal of self-reliance. The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is poised to scrutinise a landmark proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation.Valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore—or about $36
Odisha Greenlights ₹300 Crore IG Defence Drone Hub In Ganjam, Boosting Tactical UAV Production Near Key Test Ranges
IG Defence, a prominent indigenous defence technology firm in India, has secured approval for a ₹300 crore investment to establish an advanced multi-drone manufacturing hub in Odisha’s Ganjam district. This marks one of the largest private sector investments in drone production within the state.The project received clearance from the 144th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA),
Adani-Leonardo Offers AW109 TrekkerM For India’s Twin-Engine Utility Helicopter Requirement; HAL, TATA, KAMOV Vie Head-To-Head
India’s long-standing search for a modern 3-ton utility helicopter fleet has entered a fiercely competitive phase after the effective suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture with Russia.Adani Defence and Aerospace has forged a strategic partnership with Italy’s Leonardo, the rebranded AgustaWestland, to manufacture the AW109 TrekkerM domestically. Announced in early February 2026, this
Private Sector Poised To Lead India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Development?
India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, aimed at delivering a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has sparked intense debate over whether private industry will take the lead, potentially side-lining Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).Reports surfaced earlier this month suggesting HAL might be excluded from the crucial development phase, triggering a sharp 8 per cent drop
Jugapro Unveils Skyner M5K: Highly Mobile Radar-Jammer Shield Against Drone Swarms
Jugapro, a Gurugram-based innovator in defence technology, has unveiled ambitious plans for its Skyner M5K Anti-Drone System, a cutting-edge counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) designed to neutralise modern drone threats.The Skyner M5K stands out with its integration of Trueview R40i AESA radar panels, which employ active electronically scanned array technology for superior detection and
Solar Defence’s Indigenous 125KG Air Bomb Clears Trials On Su-30MKI And Jaguar, Boosting IAF’s Precision Strike Arsenal
Solar Defence has unveiled its AIR BOMB 125KG, a precision-guided munition developed under India’s MAKE-II initiative, marking a significant stride in indigenous defence manufacturing.This bomb, akin to the NATO-standard MK-81, is engineered for compatibility with both Russian and Western aircraft platforms, thereby enhancing the Indian Air Force’s operational versatility.The weapon features two
Trump’s Escalating Claims: From 10 Planes Downed To Tariffs Halting India-Pakistan Nuclear Brinkmanship
US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the recent India-Pakistan
conflict in a bid to underscore his diplomatic achievements. Speaking to Fox
Business on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, he claimed to have settled eight wars,
with at least six resolved through the threat of tariffs.He positioned the
four-day skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours as a prime example,