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Integration of GE-F404 engine to a TEJAS fighter at Hindustan Aeronautics Bangalore plantIndia has taken a notable step forward in its indigenous fighter aircraft program with the receipt of the second GE-404 engine from the United States for the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet initiative.This engine, delivered to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is part of a planned consignment of 12 additional
China has framed Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Beijing as a critical step toward resetting bilateral relations, signalling a potential thaw after years of tension aggravated by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and the absence of high-level engagement for five years.Jaishankar’s attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and
India’s space ambitions took a significant leap forward with the triumphant return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, marking the end of his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla’s safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego became a celebrated national achievement, widely hailed by the ISRO leadership and government alike for its impact
The United States has made an important delivery of GE F404 engines to India for the TEJAS MK-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, marking a notable advance in India’s domestic fighter production.As of July 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the second GE-404 engine, with a plan to receive a total of 12 engines by early 2026.This acceleration follows delays caused primarily
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for halting the escalation of the recent India-Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that he used trade as leverage to bring both countries to a cessation of hostilities.According to Trump, his administration told both India and Pakistan that the US would not engage in trade discussions unless the conflict was settled
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00–3:01 pm IST. The SpaceX Dragon capsule, named "Grace," undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, July 14, at around 4:45 pm IST.Live coverage of the splashdown will begin on the Axiom Space website at
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, named Grace, is set to bring Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crewmates safely back to Earth after nearly 20 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The return process involves several carefully coordinated steps that ensure a controlled and safe descent culminating in a splashdown off the coast of California.After
India’s defence modernisation program has reached a critical juncture with the resumption of engine supplies for the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets, concurrent with accelerated procurement of advanced weaponry including Javelin missiles and ongoing trials of the Stryker combat vehicle, signalling a comprehensive effort to strengthen military capabilities amid evolving security
On July 14, 2025, the Axiom-4 mission achieved a significant milestone as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 7:15 a.m. EDT. This event marked the conclusion of the fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS, organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX.Following the undocking procedure from the Harmony module’s
Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving significant milestone in the mission. Experiments on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of Methi & Moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyoger Display have been completed as planned.On July 13, 2025, the Expedition 73 Crew