India has accelerated the delivery schedule for the remaining units of the S-400 air defence system from Russia, enhancing its strategic capabilities amid escalating tensions in West Asia. A $5.43 billion agreement signed in 2018 covers five squadrons, with three already inducted into service, reported The Hindu.The final two squadrons are now slated for delivery this year, marking a significant
Police find no evidence of criminality in Gorton and Denton byelection
Reform UK had asked GMP to investigate after reports of ‘concerningly high levels’ of so-called family votingPolice have found no evidence of criminality in the Gorton and Denton byelection after claims by Nigel Farage that it was “a victory for cheati…
Blueprint Emerges To Shield India’s Combat Drones From Hidden Threats
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a pivotal draft framework aimed at
fortifying combat drones against vulnerabilities, marking a crucial step in
reshaping modern warfare tactics. Drones are revolutionising battlefield
dynamics, and India’s armed forces are ramping up their deployment across
expansive frontiers, from the rugged high Himalayas to contested borders,
reported
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India Signs ₹413 Crores Boeing Deal For Domestic P8I Fleet Maintenance
MoD has inked a pivotal contract worth ₹413 crore with Boeing India Defence Pvt Ltd for the depot-level inspection and maintenance of the Indian Navy’s P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft fleet.This agreement, one of two contracts totalling ₹858 crore signed on 27 March 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi, was witnessed by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.The deal focuses
DRDO’s High-Thrust Aero Engine EoI Draws Strong Public-Private Bids On Launch Day
The Expression of Interest (EoI) for the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) initiative on the manufacturing and assembly of a high-thrust class aero engine opened on Friday (27-Mar-2026) morning at 9 AM IST. This marks a pivotal step in India’s quest for self-reliance in advanced propulsion technologies.Already, the EoI has attracted
India Pivots To Self‑Reliance: ₹70,000‑Cr Shipbuilding Push And Energy Buffers As West Asia Crisis Deepens
India is emerging as a relatively stable anchor in a turbulent global economy, even as the West Asia crisis centred on the Iran–Israel–US conflict exacerbates energy‑price shocks and raises fears of stagflation in major economies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that India’s economic fundamentals remain strong, with the country prepared for short‑, medium‑ and long‑term fallout from
The Latest: House considers whether to approve funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security
The House is considering whether to approve funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other Homeland Security agencies after the Senate unanimously passed the measure
The European Union And India Sign A Working Arrangement On Industrial Aviation Production
European Union and India have taken a significant step forward in their aviation partnership by signing a Working Arrangement between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).This agreement, concluded in New Delhi on 23 March 2026, focuses on industrial aviation production and aligns with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. It will
IAEA Chief Warns of ‘Major’ Nuclear Disaster After Strikes On Iran’s Bushehr Plant
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed grave concern over reports of military strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, warning that any damage to the facility could trigger a serious radiological accident.In a statement shared on X, Grossi emphasised that Bushehr is an operational nuclear power station containing significant amounts of
C2C Advanced Systems Nets HSL Deal For Cutting-Edge WECDIS On Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Vessels
Bangalore-based C2C Advanced Systems has clinched a significant contract from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to supply Warship Electronic Chart Display And Information Systems (WECDIS) for Fleet Support Ships under construction for the Indian Navy.This development marks a notable expansion for C2C in the naval domain, where the WECDIS technology has been specially adapted to meet stringent