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India is advancing negotiations for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with approximately 80 per cent of the aircraft set to be manufactured domestically. This ambitious localisation drive reflects New Delhi’s determination to bolster indigenous defence production capabilities.Government sources have revealed that the deal encompasses the transfer of key
India’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, has outlined ambitious plans to bolster the nation’s defence capabilities amid evolving security challenges. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, he emphasised the urgent need for a dedicated rocket missile force, drawing parallels with similar formations in Pakistan and China.General Dwivedi underscored that rockets and missiles have
India’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, has outlined ambitious plans to bolster the nation’s defence capabilities amid evolving security challenges. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, he emphasised the urgent need for a dedicated rocket missile force, drawing parallels with similar formations in Pakistan and China.General Dwivedi underscored that rockets and missiles have
The Indian Army’s transformation under General Upendra Dwivedi has marked a pivotal shift towards embracing unmanned aerial systems as a cornerstone of modern warfare.One of the most transformational reforms has been the institutionalisation of a dedicated drone force, elevating drones from experimental tools to integral doctrinal components.This change reflects a broader recognition of unmanned
India’s strategic pivot towards the European Union amid escalating tensions with the United States marks a profound reconfiguration of its foreign economic and defence policies.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s inaugural official visit to India, accompanied by a delegation of 23 leading German CEOs, underscores this shift. As punitive US tariffs climb to as much as 50 per cent, constraining
India’s ambitious push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing has reached a pivotal moment with the impending approval of a ₹30,000-crore deal for co-developing a fighter jet engine.This landmark agreement involves French aerospace giant Safran partnering with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The proposal
The inauguration of the PARAM Rudra supercomputing facility at IIT-BOMBAY represents a significant advancement in India’s high-performance computing landscape. Following the recent launch of a similar facility at IIT-Madras, this state-of-the-art system underscores the nation’s commitment to bolstering indigenous research infrastructure. Established under the National Supercomputing Mission,
India’s space agency, ISRO, is gearing up for a series of pivotal strategic missions in early 2026, following a significant military operation scheduled for 12 January.ISRO website confirms that the PSLV-C62 launch, set for 10:17 am IST on that date from Sriharikota, will deploy the DRDO-developed hyperspectral Earth observation satellite Anvesha, also designated EOS-N1.Managed by NewSpace India
India’s strategic partnership with Iran is set to take centre stage next week as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in New Delhi on 15-16 January 2026.The visit comes at a critical juncture, with the US sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port due to expire in April. Officials familiar with the matter indicate that the port’s future will dominate discussions, underscoring its importance to
India has taken a significant stride in its pursuit of technological self-reliance with the unveiling of PARAM SHAKTI, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility at IIT-MADRAS. Constructed entirely within the country, this powerhouse leverages C-DAC’s indigenous RUDRA servers alongside open-source software, embodying the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision in advanced computing.PARAM SHAKTI boasts an