EAM Jaishankar And His Nepali Counterpart Strengthen India-Nepal Partnership With New Agreements And Initiatives

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, who arrived in India on 5 June at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday.The discussions comprehensively reviewed the full spectrum of India-Nepal relations, covering development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy, and people-to-people ties.Both ministers also

June 7, 2026
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India Opens Tactical Missile Production To Private Sector, Ending BDL Monopoly

India’s Ministry of Defence has decisively ended Bharat Dynamics Limited’s monopoly in tactical missile production, opening the sector to private firms under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026.This marks a major structural reform, distributing DRDO’s missile programs among both public and private industry to accelerate development and strengthen self-reliance.The Ministry of Defence has

June 6, 2026
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Defence Stocks Soar As Policy Boosts And Exports Fuel Rally

SummaryRecord Stock Rally: Indian defence shares have jumped as much as 360% in a year, supported by government spending, export growth and investor interest in security-focused firms.Policy Power Boost: Rajnath Singh approved doubling financial powers for commanders, enabling faster procurement of ₹1.25 lakh crore in equipment and boosting indigenous manufacturing.Drone Deal Ahead: India plans

June 5, 2026
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Game‑changer Aloft: BluJ’s VANTIS Gen‑2 Completes Maiden Flight with 500kg Payload Capacity

BluJ Aerospace has officially unveiled its VANTIS Gen-2 heavy‑payload eVTOL in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone for India’s indigenous aerospace industry with the successful conduct of its first flight.The maiden flight of the aircraft, which has a maximum take‑off weight of 500 kg and payload capacity exceeding 200 kg, signals the transition from prototype development to active

June 4, 2026
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Defence Ministry Considers Incentives For Indigenous Military‑Grade Material Sourcing Under DAP 2026

The Ministry of Defence is examining an industry proposal to incorporate incentives in the forthcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 to encourage domestic procurement of military‑grade materials, Business Line has reported. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader effort to reduce dependence on rare earth imports and strengthen indigenous supply chains. Military‑grade

June 4, 2026
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MoD Expands Financial Powers of Armed Forces To Boost Readiness And Speed Up Defence Projects

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today unveiled in New Delhi the revised delegation of financial powers for the Armed Forces, a significant reform aimed at enhancing efficiency and operational readiness.The announcement covered a wide spectrum of areas including medical services and infrastructure projects, with financial limits being increased by up to 100 per cent. In certain categories, the

June 4, 2026
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India’s AnduraX Completes Aries Spaceplane Drop Test, Targets Orbital Re-Entry By 2028

India’s private space sector has reached a new milestone with AnduraX successfully completing its ADM-01 drop test of the Aries spaceplane from 25,000 metres, marking the country’s first demonstration of a reusable orbital return vehicle, reported AIM Network.The company now targets its first orbital re-entry mission by 2028, positioning itself as a pioneer in payload return and in-space

June 4, 2026
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Enercomp Solutions Launches Hans VTOL Drone For Versatile Surveillance And Logistics

Enercomp Solutions has introduced the HANS VTOL, a highly versatile drone that represents a significant advancement in unmanned aerial systems.Designed with efficiency and adaptability in mind, this platform combines vertical take-off and landing capability with fixed-wing cruise performance, enabling it to operate across a wide range of missions.The drone is engineered to meet demanding

June 4, 2026
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India And South Africa Strengthen Innovation Partnership In AI, Digital Infrastructure And Advanced Manufacturing

India and South Africa have agreed to intensify cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, with both sides emphasising innovation-driven partnerships and start-up collaboration as the foundation for future engagement.The talks also highlighted opportunities in biotechnology, renewable energy, hydrogen technologies and astronomy, signalling a

June 4, 2026
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India Poised For $2-Billion Indigenous Drone Order In Largest-Ever Defence Procurement Says Industry Body

India is preparing for its largest military drone acquisition to date, with plans to order more than $2 billion worth of systems from domestic manufacturers this year, reported Reuters news agency.This procurement, described by the Drone Federation of India, reflects the country’s determination to rapidly expand its unmanned aerial capabilities in response to global and regional conflicts.

June 3, 2026
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