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US Congressman Rich McCormick, a Republican aligned with Donald Trump, has underscored the robust economic ties between India and the United States, drawing a stark contrast with Pakistan. Speaking at an event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on 12 January, McCormick highlighted India’s role as a burgeoning economic powerhouse.He pointed out that Pakistan,
The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional
India has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of six multirole tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a pivotal step in bolstering the nation’s airpower projection capabilities. This program, spearheaded by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), aims to equip the IAF with advanced air-to-air refuelling
India’s quest for the American F-35 Lightning-II stealth fighter now stands firmly on shaky ground, thanks to a blatant US pivot back to Pakistan. Though Washington dangled the offer before New Delhi, this latest geopolitical betrayal—coupled with fears over losing control to US strings—has wise Indian defence planners turning decisively to Russia’s Su-57E.This move stands as a smart, sovereign
Based On open source reports, India is poised to secure API-level access to the Rafale’s source code as part of its negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely via a government-to-government route with Dassault Aviation.This arrangement marks a pivotal moment in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push for greater operational autonomy while respecting the French manufacturer’s
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has revealed details of the inaugural telephone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which occurred on 13 January 2026.The discussion encompassed a broad spectrum of bilateral matters, including trade, critical minerals, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, and energy. The two leaders also
India is poised to liberalise its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, a strategic shift aimed at attracting greater global participation in its domestic manufacturing ecosystem. According to two government sources familiar with the deliberations, the cap on FDI under the automatic route for defence firms holding existing licences will rise from 49% to 74%.This adjustment
India and Germany have marked a pivotal moment in their bilateral relations with the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening Bilateral Defence Industrial Cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India on 12-13 January 2026.This agreement, endorsed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz, signals a shift from sporadic arms transactions to
India’s defence sector stands at a pivotal juncture as the nation eyes Budget 2026, with a clear mandate to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Emulating the triumphant trajectory of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offers a compelling blueprint.Established starting with IIM Calcutta in 1961 through collaboration with MIT’s Sloan School, these institutions have ascended to global
India’s recent joint statement with Germany has spotlighted an Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS) for its helicopters, marking a pivotal moment in rotary aviation.Far from a mere footnote, this collaboration signals a profound shift towards self-reliance in equipping the nation’s rotary-wing fleet, as per a report Ashu Mann Associate Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies on Eurasia Review.It