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India’s Defence Council To Review ₹1 Lakh Crore Procurement Plans Including Missiles, Artillery And Naval Systems

The Defence Acquisition Council, the Ministry of Defence’s apex body for procurement, is set to examine proposals exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in value.This meeting is being described as one of the most significant DAC sessions in recent memory, reflecting the government’s determination to accelerate military modernisation and strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing.The meeting will be chaired by

July 3, 2026
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Global Glide Kits Compared: DRDO’s TARA Emerges As India’s Affordable Precision Strike Workhorse

DRDO’s TARA sits in a unique position among global precision glide kits: it is cheaper and scalable compared to JDAM, SPICE, and AASM HAMMER, while offering competitive range and accuracy.Its affordability and indigenous design make it a “workhorse” solution for India, though it lacks the advanced seeker diversity of SPICE or the rocket propulsion of HAMMER.TARA is a modular glide kit developed

July 3, 2026
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DRDO Seeks Industry Partner For Indian Ocean Fibre Optic Sensor Network

India’s DRDO has formally invited industry partners to act as Lead System Integrators for a turnkey fibre optic cable and subsea sensor node network in the Indian Ocean, with a shore station in Kochi. This project under “Deep Ocean Watch” is designed to simultaneously strengthen maritime defence against Chinese submarine activity and enable advanced oceanographic research.The Defence

July 3, 2026
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MoCA And AAI Pledge Full Support For AMCA Flight Testing And Airspace Coordination

India’s Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India have pledged full support to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, ensuring uninterrupted flight testing and airspace access as the nation advances its flagship fifth‑generation stealth fighter project.This coordination is expected to accelerate development timelines and strengthen India’s strategic autonomy.Union Civil

July 3, 2026
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India And Japan Launch Strategic Outlook To Build Manufacturing Hub For Africa-Bound Trade

India and Japan have adopted a new Strategic Outlook designed to transform India into a major manufacturing hub for Africa-bound trade and investment.The initiative is intended to drive sustainable economic development across the African continent by leveraging India’s industrial base and Japan’s technological and financial expertise.The joint statement released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 3, 2026
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Indian Army Begins Operating Indigenous Solar-Powered MAPSS Drone After ₹168 Crore Order

Open-source illustrative photo      The Indian Army in Jan 2026, had taken a decisive step in advancing its surveillance capabilities by placing a ₹168 crore order with Bangalore-based start-up NewSpace Research & Technologies for its Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle.This marks the first

July 3, 2026
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Indus Waters Treaty: India Rejects Hague Ruling, Calls For Comprehensive Review

India has firmly rejected the ex parte ruling delivered by the Court of Arbitration at The Hague concerning maximum pondage at Indian hydroelectric projects on the Indus system.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson clarified on 16 May that the body was constituted in contravention of the Indus Waters Treaty and therefore lacked legitimacy.India also dismissed the Permanent Court of

July 3, 2026
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Japan Reaffirms Support For India’s 2027 Bullet Train Goal As Nations Expand 7,000-Km High-Speed Rail Vision

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, with commercial operations on priority sections targeted for 2027.This assurance was formalised in a joint statement following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi.The two leaders highlighted the milestone goal of

July 3, 2026
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Indian Navy’s P‑8I Joins RIMPAC 2026 At Pearl Harbour To Strengthen Indo‑Pacific Partnerships

The Indian Navy’s P‑8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti‑Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam in Hawaii to join RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise.This deployment underscores India’s commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules‑based Indo‑Pacific while strengthening operational cooperation with partner navies.The

July 3, 2026
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For The First Time, A Joint India–Japan Statement Has Explicitly Referred To Cross-Border Terrorism From Pakistan

India and Japan have issued a sharp and unequivocal condemnation of cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan, marking a major diplomatic confrontation against regional terror networks. The joint statement was released following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, underscoring a firm and unified stand against the rising

July 3, 2026
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