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Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, the defence arm of Bharat Forge, and Paramount unveiled the Simha 4×4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, positioning it as a modular, multi-role platform engineered for global defence markets and rapid local industrialisation.The launch underscores India’s ambition to stand alongside established defence industrial nations while offering partner countries sovereign manufacturing capability.The unveiling took place on 16 June 2026 at Eurosatory, the world’s largest ground forces defence exhibition. The Simha 4×4 was presented as a next-generation light armoured multipurpose vehicle designed jointly by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited and Paramount, combining Indian industrial scale with South…

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Credit: CSWFoto/Shutterstock.com. A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people on board.  The bomber was conducting a routine test flight when it went down, officials stated.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” a statement released by Edwards Air Force Base said, adding that emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to account for everyone aboard.  Military officials said the cause…

Bharat Forge’s defence arm Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) has made headlines at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris by unveiling its MArG series of 155 mm mounted artillery guns, the world’s first of its kind on a 4×4 high mobility vehicle.This breakthrough positions India as a serious contender in the global defence export market, showcasing unmatched mobility, rapid deployment, and NATO-standard firepower.KSSL presented its Mounted Artillery Guns (MArG) series as a family of three calibre configurations. The MArG-39 calibre emphasises mobility and tactical flexibility, the MArG-45 calibre balances medium-range firepower, and the MArG-52 calibre delivers extended-range capacity.At Eurosatory 2026, the company…

Rheinmetall booth at Eurosatory 2026. Credit: Rheinmetall via LinkedIn. Rheinmetall has unveiled its new L60 155mm artillery weapon system at the ongoing defence and security exhibition, Eurosatory.  The system is designed to increase the effective range of wheeled and self-propelled howitzers on the battlefield, Rheinmetall said in a release on 15 June 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more According to the company, the L60 will deliver a range approximately 30% greater than conventional L52 guns.  Currently, the widely used PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer fitted with a 155mm L52 main gun can hit targets up to 30km with standard…

India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued an alert highlighting the threat posed by hostile drones to essential facilities near India’s borders.In its communication, the ministry stressed the urgent need to install counter-drone systems to protect bases and infrastructure, noting that the global security environment makes such threats increasingly likely.In…

Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike capabilities with indigenous missile systems.The Defence Ministry confirmed that the last date for bid submission was 16 June 2026, with around ten public and private sector firms participating. The companies include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, Adani Defence Systems Limited,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Slovakia on Tuesday, describing it as both historic and productive. He emphasised that the outcomes of the visit would significantly strengthen bilateral relations between India and Slovakia, particularly in trade and investment, which he noted would benefit future generations.In a special gesture underscoring the warmth of ties, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico personally came to see him off at the end of the visit.In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to the Slovak government and its people for their hospitality. He highlighted that stronger trade relations would bring…

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The Iran war and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unlikely, on their own, to fundamentally reshape global trade. The maritime system remains deeply embedded in global energy flows and industrial supply chains and is resilient to episodic shocks. However, such events may accelerate a longer-term shift in China’s external economic strategy toward a corridor-hedging logic, in which connectivity is understood not as a single integrated system but as uneven, only partly substitutable routes that vary in usefulness under different geopolitical conditions. This does not signal a move away from maritime globalization or an attempt to replace it with…

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has extended a strong invitation to French businesses and investors to partner with India, emphasising the shared goal of advancing growth and prosperity between the two nations.His remarks came during a visit to France, where he attended a dinner hosted by Harish Salve, the distinguished legal luminary and Chairperson of the Board of IIT-Delhi. The gathering brought together leaders of industry from India and France, members of the academic and research community, and innovators.Goyal highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, the India–France partnership has gained new…