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The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the latter’s visit to Beijing on May 19-20 was closely watched in New Delhi for its outcomes. While Russia is a close strategic ally of India, China has been a difficult neighbor, with whom it has a long-standing border dispute. The Sino-Russian relationship, going forward from the Beijing summit, would have implications for India. The Xi-Putin summit saw the two sides agree to extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation, which was originally signed in 2001 and extended in 2021. According to a Russian…

Boeing fuselage shells being manufactured by TATA Boeing Aerospace venture in HyderabadIndia’s defence exports have surged to a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, with the United States emerging as the single largest destination, primarily sourcing aircraft sub-systems and components, reported Times of India.This growth is underpinned by reforms, industrial partnerships, and new agreements that promise to further expand India’s footprint in the global defence supply chain.India’s defence export profile has undergone a decisive transformation, with the United States now positioned as the leading market. Exports to the US are dominated by sub-systems and components, reflecting India’s integration into global supply…

There is seldom just one cockroach in the kitchen. “You turn on the light and they all start scurrying around,” warned American businessman-philanthropist Warren Buffett, using the metaphor to describe hidden problems inside corporations. Today, governments too are increasingly run like corporations, with prime ministers expected to function like CEOs. Against this backdrop, the emergence of the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP)  or Cockroach People’s Party — a satirical social media platform reportedly triggered by a remark made by India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant during a court hearing on May 15, when he likened unemployed Indian youth to cockroaches — suggests…

Russia’s Ka-226T helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight powered by the indigenous VK-650V turboshaft engine, marking a decisive step in Moscow’s drive to eliminate reliance on Western aerospace components. The flight showcased stable performance, upgraded avionics, and reinforced Russia’s technological sovereignty in rotary-wing aviation.The Ka-226T was previously powered by French Safran Arrius 2G1 engines, but sanctions and disrupted supply chains forced Russia to accelerate its import-substitution programme. The new VK-650V engine, developed by UEC-Klimov under ROSTEC, has now been integrated into the helicopter, enabling Russia to field a fully domestic platform. The maiden flight lasted around twenty minutes and…

RCD Given Washington’s need to focus on higher priorities elsewhere, the Trump administration should encourage Germany to implement and build upon a strategy that will relieve Washington of… Source link

The Quad is not dead. Some are declaring its demise, but this week’s meeting of the foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in New Delhi is uplifting proof of life amid the world’s state of crisis. As China gathers strength, the Quad is indeed becoming ever more valuable, including to the United States. Doubts about the group’s survival have grown because the Quad’s national leaders haven’t met since 2024. Politico cited analysts pointing to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lack of interest in the grouping. Writing in Foreign Policy, Sarang Shidore of the Quincy Institute described “a…

The United States military has announced that it carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.According to Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, the strikes were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. He emphasised that the military was exercising restraint during the ongoing ceasefire, even as tensions remain high.President Donald Trump, meanwhile, stated on social media that negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely,” suggesting that diplomatic efforts are still active despite the military action.The timing of the strikes has raised questions about their…

Global Defense News The U.S. Army unveils for the first time the… Source link

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 20 with a delegation built for a deal: five deputy prime ministers, eight Cabinet ministers, and the chiefs of Gazprom and Rosneft. He left two days later with declarations of friendship, a visa-free travel arrangement extended through 2027, and around 20 cooperation agreements. The one document everyone was watching for was not among them. There was, once again, no breakthrough on Power of Siberia 2, the 50-billion-cubic-meter pipeline Moscow has been trying to sell to Beijing for the better part of a decade. The two sides reported a “basic understanding” on…

Adani Green Energy has commissioned a massive 3.37 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat, making it the world’s largest single-location battery storage project outside China. Completed in just 10 months, the system can power nearly one million homes for a day and is central to India’s clean energy expansion.Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has announced the commissioning of a cumulative 3.37 GWh battery storage system at its Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. This milestone strengthens India’s grid-scale clean energy infrastructure and represents one of the fastest utility-scale battery storage deployments globally. The project includes 1.37 GWh…