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HAL will mark a major milestone on October 17, 2025, with the maiden flight and formal delivery of the first two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A fighters to the Indian Air Force.The ceremony, held at HAL’s Nashik facility, will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also scheduled to review HAL’s advanced manufacturing processes.This moment marks years of indigenous
Rolls-Royce has declared its readiness to partner with the Indian Navy in developing India’s first electric-powered warship, marking a major leap toward integrating sustainable propulsion technologies into the country’s maritime defence platforms.The announcement coincided with the arrival of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, in Mumbai — a symbolic
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on October 10, 2025, handed over five ambulances to Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi as part of a larger gift of 20 ambulances and other medical equipment.This was described by Jaishankar as a "gesture of goodwill," symbolising India’s long-standing support for the Afghan people, including during the Covid pandemic. India
The $468 million India-UK missile deal signed in October 2025 is significant for several reasons, reflecting a critical step in defence cooperation and strategic partnership between the two countries.India is procuring British Lightweight Multi-Role Missiles (LMMs), also known as Martlets, from the UK for its Indian Army tactical units. These missiles, manufactured by Thales in Belfast, Northern
The two leaders highlighted expanded Indo-Afghan development and diplomatic engagementOn October 10, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, marking a significant high-level engagement since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.The meeting covered a wide range of cooperative areas, from mining and development to education and
According to this Reuters report, trading houses supplying Russian crude oil have started requesting Indian state-owned refiners to settle payments in Chinese yuan. The shift reflects traders’ efforts to simplify the transaction process with Indian buyers amid signs of a gradual thaw in India–China relations, according to industry sources.India’s largest state refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC
In a significant foreign policy development, India has restored full diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, upgrading its mission in Kabul to an official Embassy. The move marks the culmination of gradual re-engagement efforts since 2022, when India reopened its technical mission after the fall of the previous Afghan government."India is fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh participated in a significant interoperability demonstration with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) by flying onboard a Airbus KC‑30A Multi‑Role Tanker Transport from Sydney to Canberra.During the flight, he observed an in‑air refuelling operation involving a fifth‑generation F‑35A Lightning II fighter jet, showcasing the advanced aerial capabilities of the
As it elevates its relationship with India, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is striking a delicate balance in the region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the India-Australia Defence Industry Round Table in Sydney, underscored the deepening strategic relationship between the two nations.He described the evolution from a long-standing friendship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as a significant milestone, rooted in shared democratic values, mutual trust, and multi-sectoral cooperation.Co-chaired