EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliv…
Agni-6 Awaits Government Nod As DRDO Declares Missile Is Ready For Induction
During an interaction with Smita Prakash of ANI at the National Security Summit, Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat revealed that the Agni-6 missile programme has reached readiness but is awaiting final approval from the Centre.He described this as a potential landmark in India’s long-range strategic missile capabilities, signalling a significant step forward
Vietnam Eyes ₹5,800 Crores BrahMos Deal During To Lam’s Landmark Delhi Visit
Vietnamese President To Lam is preparing to make New Delhi his first major foreign destination since assuming office, with a significant defence agreement expected to dominate the agenda. Central to the discussions is a proposed BrahMos missile package valued at approximately ₹5,800 Crores.If concluded, this deal would mark one of Vietnam’s largest defence acquisitions in recent years and would
Ghatak Drone Project Worth ₹39,000 Crores Set To Deliver Deep-Strike Capability
India is advancing a significant transformation in its approach to future air combat, moving beyond reliance on fighter jets and cruise missiles to embrace unmanned stealth aircraft capable of long-range strikes.At the centre of this shift is the Ghatak stealth UCAV program, valued at approximately ₹39,000 crore, which has now been restructured under the Remote Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA)
India Nears First Trials of Hypersonic Glide Missile As DRDO Accelerates Strategic Arsenal
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed that its hypersonic glide missile programme is advancing rapidly, with initial trials expected soon. The glide variant is currently ahead of the hypersonic cruise missile in development, marking a significant step in India’s strategic arsenal.The DRDO Chairman, Samir V Kamat, speaking at the ANI National Security Summit
Indian Start-Up EON Space Labs Launches Germanium-Free Thermal Drone Camera For Long-Range Surveillance
Hyderabad-based deep-tech start-up EON Space Labs has unveiled Lumira_E40I50, India’s first germanium-free thermal drone camera capable of detecting humans from two kilometres and vehicles from eight kilometres using onboard artificial intelligence, reported India Today.The payload has been designed for aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and the company asserts that
The Philippines Joins Washington’s Pax Silica
It’s clear what the United States is getting out of its new critical minerals initiative, but less obvious how Manila stands to gain from it.
India Commissions Final Project-17A Stealth Frigate ‘Mahendragiri’, Strengthening Indigenous Naval Power
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has formally delivered the fourth stealth frigate ‘Mahendragiri’ under Project-17A to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026, announced PIB.The vessel will be commissioned as INS Mahendragiri, marking the culmination of MDL’s contribution to this advanced class of warships.The Acceptance Document was signed by Capt Jagmohan (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director
US Embassy Recalls Rubio’s Vision of India-US Partnership As Trade Talks Advance
The United States Embassy in India has highlighted remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring the depth and breadth of the India-US partnership.Sharing a picture of Rubio with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Embassy recalled his statement from India’s Republic Day on 26 January 2026.Rubio had emphasised that cooperation between the two nations spans defence, energy,
Defence Minister Warns of AI’s Dual-Use Perils, Cites Defence Applications From BrahMos To Sudarshan Systems
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, underscored the growing dual-use dilemma of Artificial Intelligence in the defence sector.He warned that deep fakes, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapon systems are emerging as challenges that will intensify rather than diminish in the future.To illustrate the risks, he drew a parallel with the mythological figure