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India’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 marked a watershed moment in its defence diplomacy and industrial outreach.With 31 entities participating, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Kalyani Strategic Systems, Bharat Electronics, MKU, and Tonbo Imaging, India unveiled its largest-ever showcase at the world’s premier land and air-land defence exhibition.The systems on display ranged from DRDO’s Pinaka guided rockets and VSHORAD missiles to KSSL’s MArG-39 artillery gun, signalling India’s determination to position itself as a credible supplier of advanced defence systems while simultaneously promoting indigenous innovation.This unprecedented participation reflects the country’s ambition to move from the periphery of global defence…

India has taken a decisive step in its quest for technological sovereignty with the unveiling of BharatGen, a family of open AI models designed to operate across all 22 scheduled Indian languages, according to a report in India Today. The launch by IIT-Bombay at the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice, France, comes at a moment when access to advanced AI systems is increasingly being shaped by geopolitical considerations. Reports of US authorities asking Anthropic to restrict foreign access to its most sophisticated models, Fable 5 and Mythos, have underscored the urgency for nations like India to build indigenous alternatives.BharatGen is…

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner, Pawan Badhe, on Monday to lodge a formal protest following an incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi involving Jahed Ur Rahman, advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.The matter has quickly become a point of diplomatic sensitivity between the two neighbours, already navigating a complex phase in their bilateral relations.According to reports, Jahed Ur Rahman was travelling to New Delhi to attend the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). Upon arrival, he was flagged during routine security…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Bratislava on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993.The occasion was steeped in symbolism and tradition, underscoring the significance of the visit as part of his broader European tour. Upon arrival, he was accorded a Guard of Honour, reflecting the respect and importance attached to the engagement by the Slovak authoritiesThe Prime Minister met his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico at Bratislava Castle, where the two leaders held their bilateral engagement. Ahead of their talks, they visited an art exhibition, highlighting the…

McFadden, IntEng America’s ability to project power across the Pacific may depend more on fuel than fighter jets, reports warn. Source link

India and Slovakia have officially elevated their bilateral ties to the status of a “Comprehensive Partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic first visit to Bratislava, marking a major milestone in India’s outreach to Central Europe.The partnership spans trade, defence, technology, education, and cultural cooperation, with both leaders emphasising shared trust and a common vision for the future.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the elevation of ties at a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. He described Fico as an “experienced leader and a true friend of India,” acknowledging his role in strengthening relations.PM Modi stressed that this…

Trent Hone, Proceedings The Navy has been there since the beginning, and enshrined in Article 1, Section 8 of our Constitution is Congress’ power “to provide and maintain a… Source link

Pakistan launched the PRSC-EO3 earth observation satellite on 25 April 2026 aboard a Long March 6 rocket from China’s Taiyuan launch centre, completing the three-satellite electro-optical series under the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission’s (SUPARCO) Space Vision 2040 program.1 What has drawn attention is not the launch but the orbit. Tracking data from the US space situational awareness firm COMSPOC, reported by ThePrint, places EO-3 at a 38-degree inclination, roughly 554 km up, with a Right Ascension of Ascending Node (RAAN) of 334 degrees.2 Every other satellite in Pakistan’s recent fleet flies a conventional sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) near 97…

The war between the United States and Iran has negatively impacted much of the world. But one country has emerged with its image improved and influence enhanced: Pakistan.  For decades, when you said “Pakistan” most people thought of terrorism, political instability, and economic crisis. But today, its global image is getting a makeover. Pakistan is now a leading mediator in the Middle East.  The main driving force behind Pakistan’s image overhaul is one man: Field Marshal Asim Munir. He has become the face of Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran crisis.  Munir became Pakistan’s chief of army staff – its top…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the achievement as nothing short of a “political miracle.”His remarks came during the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding and joint press statements in Bratislava, where he praised Modi’s enduring popularity and leadership, noting the significance of his continued tenure in office.Fico stated, “Mr Prime Minister, I congratulate you on being the longest serving PM in India. This is like a political miracle.”On 10 June, Prime Minister Modi officially became India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in…