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India’s participation at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris has stunned global rivals, with its showcase of indigenous military hardware ranging from advanced artillery systems to next-generation armoured vehicles and missiles, signalling a decisive shift from being a major importer to a formidable exporter of defence technology, according to a report by NDTV.The breadth of India’s display, backed by record defence exports, has left competitors scrambling to reassess their strategies.India’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 was unprecedented, with 31 entities including DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), MKU, Tonbo Imaging, SMPP, and Armoured Vehicles Limited.This was India’s largest-ever showcase at…

India’s most powerful submarine weapon is not designed to fight conventional battles but to guarantee nuclear deterrence, as per an analysis by TOI.The Arihant-class SSBNs, carrying long-range ballistic missiles, ensure survivability and second-strike capability, while India is only now moving towards building indigenous SSNs for conventional undersea warfare.Submarines powered by nuclear reactors fall into two distinct categories. SSNs, or nuclear-powered attack submarines, are built to hunt enemy submarines and warships, gather intelligence, escort carrier groups and conduct conventional strike missions.SSBNs, or nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, are designed primarily to carry nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles and provide a country’s second-strike nuclear capability.…

Thales X-Fire launcher. Credit: Thales. Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have reached an agreement to pursue the compatibility of the South Korean firm’s Chunmoo guided missiles with the latter’s X-Fire launcher platform. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed by senior representatives of both firms on 17 June at Eurosatory 2026. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The cooperation will involve technical work to integrate Hanwha’s CGR-080, CTM-MR and CTM-290 guided missiles onto Thales’ X-Fire launchers. Hanwha’s CGR-080 is a 239mm…

India has declined to show interest in Russia’s Su‑75 “Checkmate” fighter jet, despite Moscow’s attempts to push the aircraft into defence negotiations.According to industry sources cited by a Russian media publication, the Indian Air Force considers the Su‑75 a low‑priority proposal at present.The Su‑75 was first unveiled in 2021 as a single‑engine, affordable fifth‑generation fighter intended for export markets. Unlike the Su‑57, which has already entered service with the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Su‑75 has not yet conducted its maiden flight. For Indian defence planners, this absence of flight testing is a decisive factor in evaluating the aircraft’s credibility.New Delhi’s…

HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the Kaveri turbofan program has become a strategic imperative for India’s aerospace sector. The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and private industry partners, must intensify efforts to compress development timelines through expanded testing infrastructure, international technology partnerships, and increased…

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have departed for Switzerland to lead technical-level talks with Iran, marking the next phase of the 14‑point memorandum of understanding signed to end hostilities in West Asia.The discussions near Lucerne are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire, with both sides signalling readiness despite recent delays.US Vice President JD Vance left Washington on Saturday accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance for Switzerland, where he will participate in technical‑level negotiations with Iran.The talks follow the signing of a 14‑point memorandum of understanding between US President Donald Trump…

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in Zurich with a high-level delegation for the first round of technical talks with the United States, following the signing of a 14‑point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.The talks are expected to focus on nuclear issues, regional security, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance also travelling to Switzerland to participate.The Iranian delegation, named “Minab 168” in honour of the victims of the Minab school incident, reached Zurich on Saturday. Iranian officials have repeatedly invoked the memory of Minab in diplomatic messaging,…

The Swiss Foreign Ministry has confirmed that diplomats from several countries are continuing their efforts to sustain dialogue between Washington and Tehran.While the ministry declined to reveal the identities of those involved, it stated that Switzerland has offered the Burgenstock resort above Lake Lucerne as a discreet and reliable venue to advance the digitally signed Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Switzerland as preparations intensify for a new round of negotiations following the announcement of the MoU aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia. Reports indicate that the first round of…

India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi from 22–23 June 2026, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. The gathering will focus on non‑traditional security challenges, emerging technologies, and outcomes of recent BRICS working groups, marking India’s fourth chairship of the bloc.India is set to convene the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on 22–23 June 2026 in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the meeting will be chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. This high‑level dialogue will bring together the National Security Advisers and Heads of Delegation from all eleven BRICS member states.The…

US Central Command has firmly rejected Iran’s claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Tehran does not control the waterway and that safe navigation continues under US monitoring.The closure announcement followed Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran linked to ceasefire violations, but CENTCOM insists maritime traffic remains uninterrupted.The US Central Command stated that Iran does not exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke-points for global energy supplies. A CENTCOM spokesperson told Al Jazeera Arabic that US forces are closely monitoring the situation to ensure uninterrupted maritime traffic. The command emphasised…