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K-9 howitzers fire shells during a drill at Mahajan Field Firing Range, in RajasthanChina is expected to view India’s latest defence deal with South Korea as highly sensitive, given the ongoing border dispute between Beijing and New Delhi in the Himalayas, reported China based media house SCMP.Analysts argue that India’s move to expand defence industry cooperation with Seoul in artillery and anti-aircraft systems will be interpreted as a strategic development with direct implications for China’s security calculus.During his three-day visit to India, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that both countries had agreed to…
On 20 April 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the TATA Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ISRO Headquarters to establish a formal, multi‑year partnership for scientific exploration of outer space.The agreement was announced on ISRO’s official website and reported by The Hindu, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen its space science capabilities.The purpose of the MoU is to create a structured framework for collaboration in space science, technology, and exploration. It is designed to facilitate joint research initiatives that combine ISRO’s infrastructure with TIFR’s scientific expertise, thereby advancing…
The recent visit to India by United States Special Envoy Charles Harder has been presented as a significant step in advancing strategic and developmental ties between the two nations. The emphasis of this engagement lies in long-term economic stability and the growth of human capital, signalling a renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted Harder’s visit, pointing to innovative financing mechanisms and cross-sector partnerships as central to this collaboration. He noted that mobilising US-led public-private partnerships and co-investment models is intended to deliver practical solutions that strengthen human capital for sustained stability and growth.The timing of…
Naval Tech. The department has requested $65.8bn in shipbuilding fund and $34.4bn for aircraft procurement. Source link
Belpointe Asset Management LLC cut its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 24.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 14,996 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,777 shares during the quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $3,104,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in JNJ. Hudson Edge Investment Partners Inc. lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 2.5% during…
Ahmedabad-based start-up Gridbots Technologies is advancing India’s indigenous robotics capabilities with the development of HUMMING-BIRD, a throwable tactical robot designed to operate in environments where drones cannot.Compact and field-deployable, the system is tailored for high-risk close-quarter battle scenarios, offering soldiers a forward presence in hostile or confined spaces. Once deployed, it begins functioning instantly, delivering real-time tactical intelligence.Gridbots has built a reputation for rugged robotic systems suited to demanding environments such as nuclear facilities, industrial plants, and increasingly, the battlefield. Founded in 2007 by robotics innovator Pulkit Gaur, the company began as a research-driven venture focused on machine vision and…
Emily Ryan Miller, Defence Blog Overland AI has integrated its autonomous driving system onto the U.S. Marine Corps’ Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires platform Source link
BCS Wealth Management grew its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 128.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,954 shares of the social networking company’s stock after buying an additional 1,099 shares during the period. BCS Wealth Management’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $1,290,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Goldstone Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Meta Platforms by 44.4% in the third…
India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania, marking a significant recognition of his career and contributions.He becomes the third Indian head of the Army to receive this honour, following in the footsteps of General V.K. Singh and General Bikram Singh. The induction underscores the growing prominence of Indian military leadership in international defence circles.General Dwivedi, who is a distinguished fellow of the U.S. Army War College, visited the institution at Carlisle Barracks during his ongoing tour of the United States. The Indian Army confirmed…
John Spencer, MWI Even in a fight centered on airpower and naval dominance, the joint force cannot succeed without landpower Source link