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India faces a complex decision regarding its next fifth-generation fighter jet amidst the delays in its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The primary contenders are Russia’s Su-57 and the US F-35 Lightning-II, each with distinct geopolitical, technological, and strategic implications.India’s AMCA project aims for long-term self-reliance but is expected to enter service
The U.S. Space Force has taken a decisive step forward in advancing the Golden Dome missile defence shield by awarding around half a dozen contracts to various companies to develop competing missile defence prototypes.These contracts mark the launch of a competitive race for future contracts worth tens of billions of dollars.Companies including Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly, Lockheed Martin, and
Russia is offering its Urals crude oil to India at the steepest discount in two years, currently around $7 a barrel cheaper than Brent crude, reported The Mint via a Video report.This significant price cut follows the imposition of new US sanctions on Russia’s key oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, which have disrupted the oil trade with India, forcing Indian refiners to reconsider their
Chinese defence researchers have run a detailed computer simulation to examine how the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) might degrade or shut down Starlink connectivity over a Taiwan‑sized battlespace in a future conflict.The work, published on 5 November in the journal Systems Engineering and Electronics, treats Starlink as a dynamic, resilient mesh rather than a static satellite link and
BAE Systems has deepened its partnership with Lucknow-based PTC Industries to localise the production of complex titanium castings essential for the M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer (ULH).This collaboration marks a significant milestone under the Indian Government’s "Make in India" initiative, aiming to indigenise critical components of the artillery platform for both domestic use and global
Trump accepted an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit China in April 2026 and will host Xi for a state visit in the United States later the same year. Their recent phone call followed a productive meeting in South Korea, covering topics such as Ukraine, trade—including soybeans and fentanyl—and ongoing peace efforts.Xi emphasised China’s support for peace in Ukraine and the
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again cancelled a proposed visit to India, citing security concerns in the wake of the recent terror attack in New Delhi. The visit, originally scheduled for later this year, was meant to include high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening defence, technology, and strategic cooperation between the two nations.However
India’s recent acquisition of the Javelin anti-tank missile system marks a pivotal shift in its defence posture, signalling rapid modernisation and an urgent response to evolving battlefield threats post-Operation Sindoor.The $93 million US clearance for Javelin missiles and M982A1 Excalibur artillery projectiles represents more than a mere procurement—it is a strategic inflection point aimed at
The United States must build a significantly stronger relationship with India, according to James C. Lawler, a highly respected former CIA officer and ex-head of the agency’s Counter-Proliferation Division.Lawler expressed puzzlement over the historical state of US-India relations, noting that although the two nations were never adversaries, they never developed into true friends despite sharing
Tragedy descended upon the Dubai Air Show when an Indian Air Force TEJAS fighter jet crashed during a negative-G manoeuvre, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The incident, which unfolded before a stunned audience, cast a deep shadow over what was meant to be the region’s premier aviation spectacle, reported Chidanand Rajghatta of TOI.The aftermath saw an extraordinary act of solidarity from