The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) have reached an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to provide certain exemptions from contractual obligations, paving the way for the early delivery of the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets.This development aims to commence deliveries in the next fiscal year, addressing long-standing delays in the program.Sources within the
Embraer Conditions India Final Assembly Line On 200 Firm Orders, Proposes Phased Completion Centre
Brazilian aerospace leader Embraer has raised the stakes for its ambitious ‘Make in India’ venture by stipulating that Indian airlines must commit to at least 200 firm orders before it establishes a full final assembly line (FAL) for commercial jets, according to a report by Times of India.This condition underscores the commercial pragmatism behind the company’s expansion plans amid India’s
India Tariffs Cut To 10% As Trump Faces US Supreme Court Setback On Trade Tariffs
The United States has imposed a 10 per cent global tariff effective immediately, with India squarely in its sights as part of existing trade agreements.This move follows a landmark 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to levy broad import duties. A White House official confirmed to ANI that India
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva And PM Modi Hold Bilateral Talks
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi for a high-profile state visit, marking a pivotal moment in India-Brazil relations. The visit, hosted with full ceremonial honours, underscores the deepening partnership between the two nations.On Saturday morning, a grand ceremonial welcome unfolded at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Lula received a Guard of Honour
Brazil Prez Visit Yields 10 Outcomes Across Spectrum of Bilateral Ties: MEA
The visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to India has produced ten substantive outcomes spanning multiple facets of bilateral relations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the engagement as brimming with results across all partnership dimensions.These outcomes emphasise collaboration in rare earth minerals, micro,
Israel Pitches Golden Horizon ALBM To Arm Su-30MKI Against Two-Front Foes
According to a report by Zee News, Israel has made an exclusive offer to India: the Golden Horizon air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), tailored for integration with the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. If confirmed, India would become the first—and thus far the only—nation to receive this capability.Open-source defence analysts highlight the missile’s estimated range of around 800
ISRO Eyes Liquid Methane Plant At Mahendragiri For Next-Gen NGLV Propulsion
ISRO’s LoX-Methane propulsion engine undergoing tests at Liquid Propulsion Systems CentreThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is taking a significant step towards realising its Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) program by establishing a liquid methane production plant at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. This facility will be pivotal in supplying the propellants
Brazilian Mining Giant Vale Eyes India For Explosive Minerals Expansion, Inks Blending Hub Deal
Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, has spotlighted India as a powerhouse of growth in the global minerals market. At the Brazil-India Business Forum in New Delhi, CEO Gustavo Pimenta outlined ambitious plans to forge deeper partnerships, particularly in iron ore and strategic minerals. This move underscores India’s rising stature amid surging demand for raw materials.Pimenta emphasised mining’s
US Senator Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Tariffs As Supreme Court Chaos Unfolds—Refunds Now Demanded
US Senator Chuck Schumer has launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, branding it "illegal" and demanding the immediate return of all collected funds.Speaking in Washington DC on 21 February 2026, Schumer accused the president of flouting constitutional limits on executive power, following a landmark 6-3 Supreme Court decision the previous day that struck down
Indian Robotics’ Indigenous Alex F722 Flight Controller For Drones Bolsters UAV Self-Reliance Amid Rising Defence Demands
Indian Robotics Solution Pvt Ltd has unveiled its latest innovation: the Alex F722 V3 V1.0 Flight Controller. This sophisticated piece of hardware represents a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to bolstering India’s burgeoning FPV and UAV ecosystem.Developed entirely in-house, the controller transcends the status of a mere printed circuit board (PCB); it embodies a deliberate