Defence Partnership

TASL’s Indigenous ALS Loitering Munition Excels in European Trials, Boosting India’s Defence Export Prospects

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

January 23, 2026
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From Sanctions To Strategic Embrace: EU’s Pivot Towards India Amid Global Flux

Not long ago, the European Union appeared aligned with American President Donald Trump’s calls for sanctions against India over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.Leaked reports from mid-2025 revealed Trump pressuring European nations to impose U.S.-style tariffs and halt oil trade with New Delhi, accusing it of funding Russia’s war machine in Ukraine.Washington had already slapped 50 per

January 23, 2026
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Israeli Embassy Confirms Invitation To Modi As February Visit Rumours Swirl

Israel has officially invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit, according to confirmation from the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi.This development has sparked speculation about a possible trip in February 2026, amid intensifying diplomatic exchanges between the two nations. An embassy spokesperson told CNN-News18, “I can confirm Israel has invited him,” though specifics on dates or

January 23, 2026
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EU-India FTA On Horizon As German Envoy Champions Free Trade Over Tariffs Amid Security Push

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

January 23, 2026
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‘Free Trade, Not Barriers’: Norway Backs India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals

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

January 23, 2026
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Solar Subsidiary Clinches ₹15 Crore L1 Bid For Indigenous UAV Composite Airframe

Solar Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of Solar Industries India, has secured a significant contract as the lowest bidder (L1) for the Design & Development of an Experimental Airframe using High-Performance Prepreg Composites under the Indian Unmanned Aerial Systems (IUAS) program.The company clinched the deal with a competitive bid of ₹14.99 Crore, outpacing rivals Raphe mPhibr and

January 23, 2026
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EU Courts Indian Arms Supplies Via New Defence Forum And Pact

The EU-India Security and Defence Partnership stands finalised, poised for signing in New Delhi next week, heralding a new era of military industrial cooperation.Europe increasingly views India as a vital supplier of arms, particularly in ammunition and explosives, amid surging demand to replenish stockpiles, according to an analysis by Manu Pubby of ET News.This pact emerges against a backdrop

January 23, 2026
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First India Made Rollout of C-295 In September 2026 Amid Robust Defence Ties With Spain

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at TATA factory in GujaratIndia’s first indigenously manufactured C-295 military transport aircraft is set to roll out from its Vadodara factory before September 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced during a high-level meeting in New Delhi.The milestone update came on 21 January 2026, as EAM Jaishankar hosted his Spanish

January 23, 2026
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Lula-Modi Dialogue Signals Stronger India-Brazil Strategic Ties Ahead of February State Visit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva engaged in a significant telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on Lula’s forthcoming state visit to New Delhi scheduled from 19 to 21 February.The leaders underscored the importance of the Brazil-India Business Forum, which will coincide with Lula’s visit and feature the inauguration of the Apex-Brasil

January 23, 2026
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Black Shark Deal Bolsters Navy’s Submarine Edge With Make In India Horizons, Says Italian Firm WASS

Italian defence firm Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS) has hailed its recent contract to supply 48 Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes to the Indian Navy as a transformative boost to underwater combat prowess.The agreement, inked under the Buy Global category, targets integration across all six Kalvari-class submarines—India’s first indigenously built Scorpene platforms under

January 22, 2026
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