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Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) finds itself at a pivotal moment amid India’s accelerating drive towards self-reliance in defence, space, and aerospace sectors. As the nation’s sole domestic producer of critical titanium alloys, the company is uniquely positioned to harness surging demand for specialised materials.This strategic advantage underpins its robust growth trajectory, with recent
The article "America Must Salvage Its Relationship With India" by Richard Fontaine and Lisa Curtis, published in Foreign Affairs on 16 January 2026, serves as a stark warning about the deteriorating US-India strategic partnership under Donald Trump’s second administration.It traces the historical evolution of bilateral ties from post-independence suspicion to a robust alliance forged over 25
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
Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer renowned for its advanced fighter jets, appears poised to ramp up production of Rafale aircraft at its forthcoming facility in Nagpur, India.Reports indicate the company could manufacture up to 24 jets annually once the plant reaches full capacity. This development forms part of a broader Indo-French collaboration aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous
India’s Ministry of Defence is set to enforce a strict condition in its procurement of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF): the transfer of source code will be non-negotiable.Sources have confirmed this stance, which underscores the IAF’s commitment to operational flexibility and long-term self-reliance in military aviation.The procurement process is advancing
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has joined forces with global satellite communications leader Viasat to modernise the Indian Navy’s satellite infrastructure. The partnership, announced on 16 January 2026, aims to bolster the Navy’s communication capabilities amid rising demands for secure and resilient connectivity at sea.Under a formal agreement
The European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to visit India for the 16th EU-India Summit on 27 January. They will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to bolster the strategic partnership between the European Union and India. This high-level engagement underscores a deepening of ties amid evolving global
Israel on occasion of 78th Indian Army Day highlighted its own close defence relationship with India. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, issued a message on X praising the bravery and professionalism of the Indian Army.He emphasised that the partnership between India and Israel continues to focus on counter-terrorism, technology, and innovation, three pillars that have come to define