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India has formally recognised the ongoing West Asia conflict as a ‘war-like’ event, enabling government agencies to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts affected by the crisis.This classification, announced by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, allows procuring entities to extend delivery deadlines by two to four months without penalties, provided disruptions began on or after late February.The relief applies only to contractors not already in default and whose delays are directly linked to the conflict.The move comes in response to escalating supply chain disruptions triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February. Many Indian drone companies, heavily…

Indian officials from the space agency ISRO have held technical discussions in Moscow with Roscosmos regarding the procurement of semi-cryogenic rocket engines.The talks are part of a long-drawn process aimed at enhancing India’s rocketry muscle power, particularly the payload capacity of its most capable rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3).According to ISRO’s Annual Report for 2025–26, the draft contract for the delivery of these engines is currently under the approval process. This marks the first time an official ISRO document has publicly referred to the negotiations with Russia for high-thrust rocket engines, underscoring the seriousness of India’s intent to reduce…

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding its industrial base.The tender is designed to secure precision machining for highly sensitive aerospace components, reflecting HAL’s strategy of widening its network of private-sector partners to meet the growing demands of the TEJAS MK-2 initiative.This approach mirrors recent collaborations with institutions such as…

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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s nuclear expansion, announced PIB. This approval allows NPCIL to proceed with reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and coolant pumps, accelerating progress towards commissioning.The AERB’s approval follows the satisfactory completion of a multi-tier safety review of the reactor design, ensuring compliance with its prescribed safety requirements. The regulator also assessed the progress of civil construction activities undertaken under the earlier permission granted in April 2021 for the First Pour of Concrete.This clearance signifies…

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India has achieved a major milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the successful test of a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the coast of Odisha.Defence sources confirmed that the missile struck its designated target at a range of 1,500 kilometres, achieving a ‘perfect score’ by meeting all mission objectives.This test represents a significant extension of India’s defensive reach at sea and underscores its growing technological prowess in advanced missile systems.The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) is designed specifically to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy. Operating at speeds exceeding Mach 5, and capable of reaching up to…

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Reports indicate that China has launched a disinformation campaign targeting India’s Great Nicobar Port project, portraying it as environmentally destructive and politically controversial.Analysts suggest this is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to undermine India’s strategic foothold near the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokepoint for Chinese trade and energy supplies.The Great Nicobar Island Development Project, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021 and devised by NITI Aayog, is valued at approximately ₹81,000 crore (around $10 billion). It is designed to transform Great Nicobar into a major commercial and strategic hub.The centrepiece is a transhipment port at Galathea Bay, built on…