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Paras Defence and Space Technologies, a leading Indian defence and space engineering company based in Mumbai, has announced a significant partnership with US-based Bandak Aviation Inc., operating as Northstar.The agreement will enable Paras Defence to introduce proven air-to-air refuelling technologies and support services for the Indian armed forces, marking a notable advancement in India’s aerospace capabilities.The collaboration focuses on the supply and support of Northstar’s advanced products, including air-to-air refuelling systems and related accessories. These systems are widely deployed across a range of airborne platforms, enhancing mission endurance and operational flexibility.The deal also encompasses associated services tailored to the requirements…
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BELFAST — Two of Europe’s leading shipbuilders have formally agreed to collaborate on naval projects that could lead see a submarine produced by German firm ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) at a Navantia shipyard in Spain. The plan falls under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by both manufacturers on Wednesday and comes as Europe’s maritime industry faces strain and uncertainty. “Geopolitical developments in recent years have significantly increased demand for modern naval products,” said Navantia in a statement. “At the same time, there are considerable bottlenecks in shipyard capacity and technological resources across Europe.” Faced with these issues, the two…
Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP speaking at a UK Defence Industry Roundtable with Gulf Partners in March. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright UK Minister for Defence Readiness blasts “journalists and armchair generals” as defence rows and budget pressures mount UK forces are described as severely weakened after decades of cuts and delays Senior Labour figures have accused the government of complacency on defence funding amid the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan Rattled doesn’t even come close to it, listening to the words spoken by UK Minister for Defence Readiness Luke Pollard, who in an interview with…
Agnikul Cosmos has marked a significant breakthrough in India’s private space sector with the successful hot-fire of its Agnite engine during a 77-second test sequence in Chennai. This achievement confirms the repeatability and flight readiness of the country’s premier private rocket technology, moving it beyond the prototype stage into a reliable system prepared for orbital missions. Operating from the IIT-Madras ecosystem, the start-up has demonstrated that home-grown hardware can meet the stringent standards required for spaceflight. The Agnite engine is semi-cryogenic, meaning it uses a combination of liquid propellant and a super-cooled oxidiser. Specifically, it runs on a refined version of…
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WASHINGTON — Senate Budget Committee chairman Lindsey Graham wants to keep the year’s first GOP-led reconciliation bill focused on funds for immigration enforcement and not defense, he said today — while leaving open the possibility of a second, defense-focused reconciliation bill in the future. During a hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget, Graham opened by saying that the Senate would move on a reconciliation bill narrowly-tailored on funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Instead, he seemed to point to a forthcoming supplemental funding request — which will include…
Since the United States began to blockade Iran’s ports on Tuesday, 13 ships have heeded warnings from U.S. warships to turn back, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Thursday.The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is leading the blockade, Gen. Dan Caine said at a Pentagon press briefing with sailors prepared to board any commercial vessels that attempt to cross the blockade line.In addition to ships, there is a “massive, massive force of fighters, intelligence aircraft, helicopters, and other embarked forces, to include aerial refueling tankers that are up overhead this blockade area,” Caine said, indicating a chart…
Finland’s first F-35A was rollout in December last year. Credit: © Lockheed Martin Corporation. A Finnish Air Force pilot flew the F-35A fighter aircraft for the first time on 15 April 2026, marking an advancement in Finland’s F-35 capability deployment. The flight occurred at Ebbing Air Force Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, US, as per a video shared by the Finnish Air Force on X. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This event followed the initial flight of Finland’s first F-35A multirole jet,…
The United States has announced that it will not renew the sanctions waivers that had permitted the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil without facing penalties.India was among the key beneficiaries of these waivers, which allowed it to continue securing Russian oil supplies during a period of global disruption, particularly after tensions in the Strait of Hormuz left several vessels stranded.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the general licences covering Russian and Iranian oil would not be extended.He explained that the waivers only applied to oil already loaded onto vessels before March 11, and that those supplies had now been…