Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially initiated the recovery of liquidated damages from GE Aerospace following significant delays in the delivery of F404-IN20 turbofan engines.This financial penalty, confirmed by HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil, stems from a 2021 contract valued at $716 million for 99 engines intended to power the TEJAS MK-1A light combat aircraft.Under
Bharat’s Vigilant Vanguard: How The AMCA’s Open-Architecture Eyes Outpace The Lightning-II
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is rapidly emerging as a symbol of India’s strategic autonomy, moving beyond mere imitation of Western platforms to establish a new benchmark in fifth-generation sensor technology.While the F-35 Lightning-II’s Distributed Aperture System (DAS) was a pioneer in providing pilots with 360-degree situational awareness, the AMCA’s version is being built on an
India Faces Heavy Blow As Trump Slaps 100% Tariff On Patented Drug Imports, Revises Metal Duties
The United States has unveiled sweeping new trade measures that will significantly reshape the pharmaceutical and metals sectors.President Donald Trump signed two executive actions imposing a 100% tariff on patented drug imports from countries that have not entered into reshoring agreements with the US Commerce Department or Most Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing deals with the Department of Health
Moscow Offers To Supply More Fertilisers, Crude Oil And Natural Gas & Deeper Strategic Ties With New Delhi Amidst West-Asian Volatility
The Russian government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing India’s resource stability, with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov declaring Moscow’s readiness to bolster the supply of essential commodities, Russian news agency Interfax reported.During a high-level diplomatic mission to New Delhi, Manturov highlighted the strategic importance of the energy and agricultural sectors in
HAL CMD DK Sunil Confirms TEJAS Delays Amid Israeli Conflict Disruptions.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Chief Managing Director, DK Sunil, has acknowledged delays in India’s TEJAS fighter program due to the ongoing conflicts involving Israel.Speaking to ANI on 1 April 2026, he noted specific setbacks in receiving software critical for the TEJAS MK-1A variant’s radar and Electronic Warfare systems. These disruptions stem from Israel’s embroilment in West Asia,
Eyes In The Sky: IN-SPACe Transfers Classified Satellite Tech to PierSight for Indigenous Production
In a landmark move for the Indian private space sector, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has formalised a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with PierSight, a maritime surveillance start-up based in Ahmedabad.This strategic partnership facilitates the transition of a critical and previously classified satellite component from the Indian Space Research
India Evaluates Energy Support For Bangladesh Amidst West Asian Crisis
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Indian government is currently reviewing a formal request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel.This development comes at a critical juncture as the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its second month, severely disrupting global energy corridors and triggering fuel shortages across several
India Joins UK-Led Coalition To Break Strait of Hormuz Standoff Amid Trump Retraction
India has officially joined a high-level diplomatic initiative alongside 60 other nations to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Following an invitation from the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented New Delhi in a virtual summit aimed at reopening the strategic waterway.The passage remains a vital artery for global commerce, currently blocked following a
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi And Bangladesh Envoy Discuss Defence Cooperation
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, met with India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi to discuss avenues for strengthening defence cooperation. Their talks centred on expanding joint training initiatives and exploring new opportunities for collaboration that could contribute to regional peace and stability. Both sides emphasised the importance
UN Secretary-General appoints Shalini Bahuguna of India as the United Nations Resident Co-ordinator in Papua New Guinea
By R Anil Kumar UN/ Bengaluru. United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Ms. Shalini Bahuguna of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on April …