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L&T TEJASTRA Directed Energy WeaponModern warfare is evolving rapidly, and India is now preparing to embrace one of the most transformative technologies in defence: laser weapons. Facing increasing drone threats and the need for precision air defence, India is formally committing to directed-energy systems as part of its long-term military strategy. This marks a decisive shift in how such
US Central Command has confirmed that American forces have redirected fifty‑three commercial vessels as part of the ongoing blockade against Iran.Two ships have been disabled and two boarded during enforcement operations. More than thirty vessels were permitted safe passage for humanitarian aid deliveries, underscoring the dual nature of the blockade which combines strict interdiction with
India’s Kaveri 2.0 fighter jet engine program has entered a decisive phase, with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment achieving major breakthroughs in weight reduction, thrust performance, and advanced materials.The engine is now targeting integration with TEJAS variants by 2030 and could eventually power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and the Ghatak UCAV, marking a critical step toward
Turkey’s KAAN fighter has surged ahead with multiple prototypes already undergoing taxi trials and preparing for flight testing, while India’s AMCA remains stuck at the design stage with its first prototype unlikely before the early 2030s, Times of India reported.This widening gap underscores Turkey’s aggressive prototyping and indigenous sensor integration compared to India’s slower,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with US Vice President JD Vance on 8 August 2026 reaffirmed the momentum in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, covering defence, trade, technology, energy security and critical minerals.The conversation came amid heightened tensions in West Asia and fresh US legislation targeting nations importing Russian oil, directly impacting
India’s ASTRA missile represents a major leap in indigenous defence technology, but it still lacks the extensive combat record of the American AIM-120C AMRAAM, which has been battle-tested across decades and multiple theatres.While ASTRA MK-1 offers impressive speed and range, its true test will come with operational deployment and the upcoming ASTRA MK-2 variant.Modern air combat is increasingly
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri US Under Secretary Jacob HelbergMarco Rubio has positioned Jacob Helberg’s Pax Silica initiative as the strategic backbone of America’s $3 billion mining investment, linking supply chain security, national sovereignty, and AI-driven innovation. President Donald Trump reinforced this by announcing unprecedented funding for mining schools to counter looming workforce
The United States Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill that could authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.India and China are among the nations identified as major buyers, with Washington maintaining that such trade sustains Moscow’s economy and funds its military operations
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz will only reopen once the United States fully accepts Iran’s conditions.IRGC spokesperson Sardar Mohebi emphasised that reopening the waterway would depend on specific mechanisms and conditions distinct from the ongoing negotiations with Oman. He stated that the US must end interference in regional negotiations
Foreign affairs experts have issued a strong warning that India must begin strategic de-risking from the United States, arguing that the passage of the Russia sanctions bill in the US Senate could mark a permanent shift in bilateral relations rather than a temporary obstacle.They criticised the legislation as a clear example of the extraterritorial application of US laws, raising concerns about