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The United States has formally notified the sale of sustainment support services for India’s AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, valued at a combined USD 482.2 million, reinforcing the strategic defence partnership between Washington and New Delhi.The packages, cleared under the Foreign Military Sales programme, are designed to ensure long‑term operational readiness
HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the
India’s crude oil imports have stabilised in June 2026, crossing 5 million barrels per day, with Russia supplying a record 2.7 mbd—over half of India’s total intake—while Gulf flows slowly recover after the Strait of Hormuz disruption.This surge reflects discounted Russian barrels, subdued Chinese demand, and refinery adjustments, ensuring India’s energy security despite lingering West Asian
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to advance discussions on the interim trade agreement between India and the United States. His visit marks a significant step in the broader negotiations towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement that has been under discussion since early 2025.The Office of the US Trade Representative confirmed that Greer will meet with
The peace talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland entered their second day on Monday, following a tense opening session overshadowed by renewed threats and strategic manoeuvres.Tehran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately heightened tensions and drew sharp warnings from Washington. President Donald Trump repeated his threats to
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a sharp warning to Tehran, demanding that Iran immediately halt the activities of its proxies in Lebanon or face severe consequences.He declared that the United States would strike Iran "very hard again," escalating tensions even as negotiators from both sides continue delicate peace talks in Switzerland.The statement was delivered through his social media
The United States Department of Defence has announced the reversion of its largest combatant command from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command back to U.S. Pacific Command.The Pentagon described the move as administrative housekeeping, a tribute to the command’s heritage dating to 1947.Yet in Washington’s diplomatic circles, and more so in New Delhi, this explanation has found little acceptance. The
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply rebuked United States President Donald Trump following his latest criticisms, describing them as “constant, unprovoked attacks.” The confrontation escalated after Trump alleged that Meloni had “begged” for a photo-op and accused her of poor foreign policy choices.In a strongly worded Instagram post, Meloni rejected Trump’s claims about her
US Central Command has firmly rejected Iran’s claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Tehran does not control the waterway and that safe navigation continues under US monitoring.The closure announcement followed Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran linked to ceasefire violations, but CENTCOM insists maritime traffic remains uninterrupted.The US Central Command stated that Iran
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has confirmed that diplomats from several countries are continuing their efforts to sustain dialogue between Washington and Tehran.While the ministry declined to reveal the identities of those involved, it stated that Switzerland has offered the Burgenstock resort above Lake Lucerne as a discreet and reliable venue to advance the digitally signed Memorandum of