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A recent award from the Defense Innovation Unit raises a total contract ceiling to $219 million, and will further develop Hermeus’ Quarterhorse drone to release payloads at speeds “up to and including Mach 3,” CEO Zach Shore told Breaking Defense.
India’s third aircraft carrier project, INS Vishal, is advancing through the design phase with ambitions of commissioning in the 2030s, but delays in approval and funding risk leaving a dangerous gap once INS Vikramaditya retires.The carrier is not only a strategic necessity against China’s expanding naval presence but also an economic engine that strengthens India’s defence industry and job
General Anil Chauhan chaired his final Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting on 25 May, marking the end of his tenure as India’s second Chief of Defence Staff.His leadership, alongside Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, was praised for advancing jointness, integration, and Theaterisation reforms, while Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani has been appointed as his successor from 30 May.General Anil Chauhan
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard have jointly seized more than 100 kilograms of cocaine valued at approximately ₹1,000 crore.The seizure took place off the Kutch coast after authorities intercepted a European vessel that had reportedly sailed from Port Qasim in Pakistan. The interception and subsequent raid were carried out
The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi brought together representatives from Australia, India, Japan and the United States, with the grouping issuing a joint statement that voiced serious concern over developments in the East China Sea and South China Sea.The ministers reiterated their strong opposition to destabilising or unilateral actions, particularly those involving force or
INS Kolkata, India’s indigenously built guided-missile destroyer, has successfully thwarted a suspected piracy attempt against merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 near the Gulf of Aden.The warship deployed its helicopter and boarding teams in a rapid response that ensured the safety of the vessel and its crew amid rising piracy threats in the Western Indian Ocean.The Indian Navy confirmed that INS
The Quad partners—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—have taken a decisive step to secure the Indo-Pacific’s future by unveiling the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework in New Delhi. This ambitious plan seeks to mobilise up to USD 20 billion in government and private-sector support to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals, covering mining, processing, and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in New Delhi on Tuesday, where the two leaders discussed the expanding India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The meeting underscored the growing alignment between the two nations across defence, trade, technology, and supply chain resilience. In a message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi emphasised that
The 17th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue between India and Australia was held in New Delhi on 26 May 2026, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.Jaishankar described the meeting as a reflection of the “strength and expanse” of India-Australia relations, noting steady progress across economic, strategic, and multilateral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed the importance of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New Delhi.Modi emphasised that this partnership plays a vital role in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. He expressed his delight at receiving Motegi,