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The Indian Air Force’s pursuit of modern multi-role fighter jets has spanned nearly two decades, originating with the MMRCA tender issued in 2007. This ambitious procurement aimed to bolster the IAF’s depleting squadron strength, which had been critically exposed during the Kargil conflict of 1999, where precision strike capabilities proved vital, as Dev Goswami sits down with national security
India’s indigenous defence programs have long faced ridicule from critics. For decades, commentators dismissed investments in home-grown military platforms as misguided. Why pour resources into unproven domestic systems, they argued, when advanced foreign alternatives stand ready on the shelf?Consider the Kaveri engine: detractors question its viability amid a ready deal with General Electric.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated a potential diplomatic route to lift the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil. Speaking at Davos on Friday, he described the measures as a resounding success, noting that Indian refinery imports of Russian crude have plummeted as a direct result.Bessent shared these observations during a discussion with Politico,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi on a significant state visit, marking a key moment in India-EU relations. She landed on Saturday and received a warm welcome from Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.Accompanying her is European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, with both leaders set to serve as chief guests at India’s
In a landmark development, the European Union and India stand poised to unveil a comprehensive Security and Defence Strategic Partnership at their forthcoming summit.This agreement, to be signed by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the deepening strategic alignment between the two democracies amid a volatile global order.The pact represents
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, has arrived in New Delhi on her inaugural official visit to India.Touching down on Saturday, 24 January 2026, her trip underscores the intensifying diplomatic ties between the two sides.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, extended a warm welcome via a
A major security and defence pact between India and the European Union has been finalised and stands ready for signing at the forthcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026.This agreement, announced amid heightened global tensions, seeks to deepen military-industrial cooperation, enhance strategic partnerships, and unlock opportunities for arms trade alongside collaborative
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful live flight demonstration of its indigenous Advanced Loitering Munition System (ALS) in Europe, reported by a TASL social media handle.This VTOL-enabled platform underwent rigorous testing as part of international defence customer assessment programs, showcasing its mission-ready capabilities to global
Germany’s Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, has voiced cautious optimism about a potential breakthrough in the long-stalled EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the upcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi.The summit follows the historic visit of the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council as chief guests for India’s Republic Day on 26 January. This marks a
Presidents EU Bodies António Luís Santos da Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are visiting IndiaNorway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has voiced robust support for the forthcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, describing it as a landmark achievement.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul in New Delhi, Stener highlighted how this ‘mother of