India Bolsters Missile Weaponry With Approval of $8.7bn Israeli Precision Strike Package Acquisition

Illustrative    India has greenlit a massive $8.7 billion arms procurement package from Israel, cementing Israel’s position as New Delhi’s premier defence supplier after France, reports Forbes India.Earlier IDN had reported on this crucial development of a weapons package acquisition from Israel.This landmark deal, reported by Forbes India, encompasses an array of precision-strike

February 16, 2026
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Assam’s Highway Runway: Strategic Lifeline Near China’s Border; Why The Strip Is So Crucial

Assam’s newly inaugurated emergency landing strip on the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of National Highway represents a pivotal advancement in India’s defence infrastructure. Located just 60 kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, this 4-kilometre reinforced highway section transforms ordinary tarmac into a vital airstrip capable of handling advanced fighter jets like the Rafale

February 15, 2026
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Eye on China, PM Modi Pioneers Northeast’s First Emergency Runway With Dramatic C-130J Highway Landing In Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a landmark moment in Assam’s Moran by landing aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the region’s inaugural Emergency Landing Facility (ELF). This historic touchdown marked the start of his intensive one-day tour across the state, which faces assembly elections in the near future.The Prime Minister had departed from Chabua airfield shortly after his

February 14, 2026
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DAC Approves HAPS For IAF, Bridging Drone-Satellite Surveillance Void

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the Acceptance of Necessity for procuring Airships-Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (AS-HAPS) tailored for the Indian Air Force.This decision forms part of a colossal ₹3.60 lakh crore capital acquisition plan. The broader package encompasses Rafale fighter jets alongside various missiles.AS-HAPS platforms promise persistent Intelligence,

February 14, 2026
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