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Geoff Dyer & Jacob Judah, FT USS Nimitz’s arrival gives U.S. platform to plan operations, though formidable obstacles remain Source link

India reaffirmed its defence partnership with the United States and expanded strategic dialogue with NATO during the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, underscoring its vision for a stable Indo-Pacific and constructive engagement with multilateral defence organisations. These engagements highlight India’s growing role in shaping regional and global security frameworks.India and the United States reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. Their discussions centred on enhancing military-to-military cooperation, deepening collaboration in the…

AP he top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, the latest… Source link

The Ministry of External Affairs has once again emphasised that the Quad grouping is not aimed at targeting any country but is instead focused on delivering practical benefits to the Indo-Pacific region. At the weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined that the Quad is a cooperative platform designed to address regional and global challenges through tangible initiatives.He stated clearly that “Quad is not against anybody. Quad is about doing projects together for the benefit of people in the Indo-Pacific area.”Jaiswal highlighted that the grouping has already undertaken several initiatives in diverse fields such as climate action,…

Richard Rumelt, The Rumelt Perspectives From the Moon landing to NVIDIA: Absorbing Ambiguity to Drive Breakthroughs Source link

Goa Shipyard Limited has officially handed over ICGS Akshay to the Indian Coast Guard, marking another significant milestone in India’s maritime security and indigenous defence manufacturing journey.The vessel, designated Yard 1273, is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel in a series of eight being built by GSL, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s operational strength and India’s commitment to self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.ICGS Akshay has been indigenously designed and constructed by GSL, reflecting the growing maturity of India’s shipbuilding industry. The vessel incorporates advanced Controllable Pitch Propeller propulsion systems, which provide superior manoeuvrability and efficiency across diverse…

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s visit to Moscow underscored India’s deepening engagement with Russia across defence, energy, and space sectors. On 28 May, he met Denis Manturov, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, where the two sides reviewed cooperation in these critical areas.The meeting was seen as another step in reinforcing the long-standing “special and privileged strategic partnership” between New Delhi and Moscow.During the visit, Doval was taken to the National Space Centre, named after Valentina Tereshkova, the world’s first woman cosmonaut. He toured exhibits showcasing advanced Russian space technology, including the world’s most powerful four-chamber liquid rocket engine and the…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday underscored pharmaceuticals and the Pax Silica technology partnership as central pillars of the expanding India-US strategic relationship, declaring that Washington views India as a trusted partner in securing critical supply chains and shaping future technologies.Speaking at the US-India TRUST Initiative event titled “Advancing Partnership in Research and Innovation” at IIT Delhi, Gor emphasised India’s growing role in pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, describing the country as an emerging global power centre.Gor stated that the current administration had identified new centres of power and that India’s importance was immediate and undeniable.…

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of leading the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This development follows the conclusion of the extended tenure of incumbent DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, which ends on 31 May 2026.An official order issued by the Ministry of Personnel confirmed that Singh, who currently serves as Defence Secretary, will also assume the role of Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman, DRDO.The decision reflects the competent authority’s approval to ensure continuity in leadership at a critical juncture for India’s defence research establishment.Dr Samir V Kamat,…

In May 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy selected USA Rare Earth for a $50.5 million separation project in Oklahoma. This single movement is modest, but its significance lies in how it fits into a broader pattern of U.S. support for the rare-earth industry. The United States is trying to build a system that can make non-Chinese suppliers commercially viable. That shift is necessary, but it also raises an important question for the U.S. rare earth strategy: can Washington sustain durable support for the industry? China’s dominance in the rare earth supply chain makes its export controls unusually powerful. In…