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Indian Army Pursues Indigenous AI-Enabled 1,000 Km Long Range Loiter Munition Attack Drones
The Indian Army has begun the process of acquiring indigenous long-range one-way attack drones with a strike capability of up to 1,000 kilometres. These systems are intended to enhance deep-strike capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence into targeting functions.The procurement is being pursued under the Long Range Loiter Munition program, which falls within the Make-II route of the
Trump shares post from far-right pundit calling for deportation of ‘hardcore communist b*******’
The president shared a video from far-right pundit Michael Savage that ripped into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for being a Democratic Socialist
Seventh TEJAS MK-1A Engine Clears Quality Checks As Sixth Unit’s Snag Rectified Swiftly
The TEJAS MK-1A program has registered a positive development with the seventh GE F404-IN20 engine successfully clearing user acceptance quality checks. This marks a crucial step forward for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which has been under pressure to meet delivery schedules for the Indian Air Force.The clearance of this engine provides renewed confidence in the production timeline
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza’s recovery over the next 10 years.
India Delays BrahMos-NG To Develop Deadlier Indigenous Supersonic Missile Against China
India has delayed the BrahMos-NG program by about a year, shifting flight trials to 2027, as stricter operational requirements push for a more indigenous, deadlier supersonic cruise missile to counter China’s expanding naval presence.The redesign centres on integrating Indian propulsion technology and enhancing range, stealth, and multi-platform compatibility.India’s BrahMos-NG program was
India Faces Strategic Challenge As Turkey-Pakistan Defence Axis Gains Edge With Possible US F-35 Sale
US President Donald Trump has announced a dramatic reversal in policy by lifting sanctions on Turkey and signalling openness to restoring Ankara’s access to the advanced American F-35 fighter jets. Turkey had been denied these aircraft since 2019 after acquiring the Russian S-400 air defence system.The announcement was made alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at a NATO summit in Ankara on 8
Trade Tug-of-War: Emboldened India Pushes for Stronger Trade Deal
India has rejected a quick trade agreement with the United States in recent negotiations, choosing instead to hold out for more favourable terms, Reuters reported.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has drawn confidence from new trading partnerships, eased economic risks, and political gains at home, according to officials and analysts.Despite months of discussions, the two nations failed
India’s Defence Capex To Reach ₹2.8 Lakh Crores By FY2030 On Indigenisation And Export Growth
India’s defence capital expenditure is projected to rise sharply to ₹2.8 trillion by FY2030, growing at an 11 percent CAGR, driven by indigenisation, export growth, and modernisation programs.Kotak Institutional Equities highlights drones, counter-drone systems, and rising domestic procurement as key drivers, while exports are expected to hit ₹500 billion by FY2029.India’s defence capital