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The ​Philippine government yesterday confirmed that a “movable platform” ‌that was placed by Chinese maritime forces at a contested shoal in the South China Sea has been removed. The platform, which measured about six meters by six meters and appeared to be equipped with an antenna, was first spotted in satellite images taken on May 25, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said last week. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs subsequently protested the “illegal presence” of the platform, claiming that the protection of Manila’s sovereignty and jurisdiction “remains a paramount consideration.” In a statement yesterday,…

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.He described the Indian leader as a “good-looking guy” and a “tough negotiator”, remarks that were both light-hearted and politically significant.The exchange took place as the two leaders convened for crucial talks at the summit, where heads of state are grappling with pressing global economic challenges, security concerns, and evolving geopolitical developments. Trump’s comments drew immediate attention from the assembled press corps, adding a personal dimension to the high-level diplomatic proceedings.Trump elaborated on Modi’s distinct style of…

The Defense Production Act has entered the munitions chat even as concerns persist about weapons stockpiles spent in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.  “It’s not a sudden shift, it’s taken us nine months to make this work,” Michael Cadenazzi, the Pentagon’s industrial base policy chief, said during an event Tuesday at the Center for a New American Security on Tuesday. “So that was one of my first chores when I came into the Pentagon back in September was to launch something called a ‘voluntary agreement,’” under the Defense Production Act. Cadenazzi’s comments follow the White House’s quiet invocation of the Defense Production…

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed America’s readiness to support India militarily if attacked, during his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The talks also covered trade negotiations, maritime security, and the safety of Indian seafarers, underscoring the breadth of the India–US strategic partnership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, marking their first face-to-face interaction in sixteen months. The meeting came at a critical juncture for India–US relations, with both leaders emphasising defence cooperation, trade, and regional stability.President Trump described the India–US…

India and Russia are jointly advancing the development of smaller and hypersonic variants of the BrahMos missile system, a move that promises to significantly enhance the Indian Armed Forces’ multi-domain strike capabilities, as outlined in a report by ET Defence.Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov confirmed this collaboration during his address at the Vivekananda International Foundation, marking the 25th anniversary of the maiden BrahMos test launch.Alipov emphasised that the BrahMos missile system has undergone continuous modernisation since its inception. Initially deployed in land-based roles, it later expanded into naval, submarine, and air-launched domains. Following the landmark test in 2017, India…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for the final leg of his visit to France. His arrival in the French capital was marked by a warm reception from members of the Indian community, who gathered outside his hotel to greet him with cheers and expressions of support.The enthusiastic welcome reflected the strong bond between the Indian diaspora and the Prime Minister, as he began his engagements in Paris.In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi shared his appreciation for the reception, stating that he had reached Paris to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. He…

Canada, Thailand, Italy and the Philippines have all signalled strong intent to deepen space cooperation with India, focusing on commercial development, satellite applications, and advanced technologies.The India Space Congress 2026 has become a pivotal platform for these nations to align with India’s growing space ecosystem, which is increasingly driven by private sector participation and international partnerships.At the 5th edition of the India Space Congress 2026, Ed Jager, Minister (Commercial) at the High Commission of Canada in India, emphasised the opportunities for deeper India–Canada engagement in the commercial space sector.He noted that India’s extraordinary launch capability and cost-effective mission design complement…

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed a series of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence tests that mark a significant leap in the country’s ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.These trials validated interceptors capable of neutralising missiles with ranges approaching 5,000 kilometres, placing India among a select group of nations with indigenous defensive systems against Intermediate-Range and limited Intercontinental Ballistic Missile threats.The Ministry of Defence confirmed that a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system was demonstrated, with interceptors engaging their targets successfully. The maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range was also conducted, strengthening India’s strategic defence capabilities.…

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Air Force leaders have given initial production contracts to Anduril and General Atomics, which will both build collaborative combat aircraft based on their respective prototypes. Northrop Grumman’s self-financed offering was not selected.Several companies also received money to develop software that will compete to pilot the service’s future fleet of drone wingmen.The Increment 1 CCA contracts are for three lots of the drone wingmen, Air Force Col. Timothy Helfrich, the portfolio acquisition executive for fighters and advanced aircraft, told reporters during a briefing on Wednesday. He declined to say how many CCAs would be in each lot, nor how much each…