C-RAM: America’s Rapid-Fire Defence System Shields Baghdad Embassy From Drones And Rockets

The Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar system, better known as C-RAM, is a land-based defensive platform designed to intercept short-range aerial threats such as rockets, artillery shells, and drones.It was originally adapted from the US Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon System during the Iraq War, when American forces faced frequent insurgent-style attacks on their bases.The system integrates

April 25, 2026
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Economic Strangulation And Strategic Uncertainty Define Trump’s War With Iran

Fifty-five days after the first American strikes on Iran, the guns have fallen silent for now, but the war remains unresolved. Weeks of bombing gave way to a two-week ceasefire intended to create space for negotiations.Washington’s demands are clear: Iran must transfer its enriched uranium and yellow cake stockpiles abroad, dismantle its missile capabilities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

April 25, 2026
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General Upendra Dwivedi Inducted Into U.S. Army War College Hall of Fame, Strengthening India-U.S. Defence Ties

India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania, marking a significant recognition of his career and contributions.He becomes the third Indian head of the Army to receive this honour, following in the footsteps of General V.K. Singh and General Bikram Singh. The induction underscores the growing

April 24, 2026
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United States Special Envoy Charles Harder’s India Visit Marks US Push For Human Capital And Development Partnerships

The recent visit to India by United States Special Envoy Charles Harder has been presented as a significant step in advancing strategic and developmental ties between the two nations. The emphasis of this engagement lies in long-term economic stability and the growth of human capital, signalling a renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted Harder’s

April 24, 2026
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Crushing The Corridor? How Trump Is Derailing India’s Top Trade Goal

At a grand ceremony in Delhi in 2023, India unveiled its most ambitious trade corridor, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Yet halfway across the world, forces beyond its control are now derailing that vision, wrote Aditi Bhaduri on NDTV.Turkey’s transportation minister recently announced that Turkey, Syria, and Jordan have agreed to modernise their railway systems to create a

April 24, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Promotes S-92 Helicopter For India’s VVIP Fleet, Highlighting TATA Partnership And Global Trust

Lockheed Martin has positioned its S-92 helicopter as a leading contender for
India’s forthcoming VVIP transport requirements, specifically aimed at Head of
State and high-profile missions.

The aerospace giant is underscoring the aircraft’s impeccable safety record,
global operational success, and its strong “Make in India” credentials through
its partnership with the TATA Group

April 24, 2026
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India Rebukes Trump’s ‘Hell-Hole’ Post, Says ‘Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste’

India strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for amplifying a post that described India as a “hellhole on the planet,” calling the remarks uninformed, inappropriate, in poor taste and not reflective of the broader bilateral relationship.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had noted both the original comments and the subsequent clarification issued

April 24, 2026
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Oil Producers In The Gulf Race To Bypass Hormuz Amid Lingering Crisis

Middle Eastern oil exporters are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their oil and gas exports out of the region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a huge energy supply crisis, reported CNBC.Experts say Iran’s gambit with the Strait of Hormuz will likely backfire long-term, as exporters seek permanent alternative supply routes for their products.Middle Eastern oil and

April 24, 2026
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Modi–Trump Rapport Driving Expansive India–US Partnership Says Ambassador Vinay Kwatra

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, speaking at the Hudson Institute’s The New India Conference, underscored the strength and breadth of the India–US partnership.He emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump share a strong relationship, marked by deep respect and even friendship, which translates into wide-ranging cooperation across multiple

April 24, 2026
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India–US Air Chiefs Strengthen Strategic Partnership With Reciprocal High-Level Engagements

US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin B Schneider paid an official visit to India, meeting Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh as the two nations continue to strengthen their defence partnership. During his visit, General Schneider laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour, and held discussions with senior Indian Air Force leadership. The

April 24, 2026
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