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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands this weekend marks an important moment in the relationship between the two countries. During the visit, an official strategic partnership is expected to be announced, following months of preparation. It is a logical step – and one of considerable strategic value for both countries. India is emerging as one of the most important economic and geopolitical players of the 21st century. The Netherlands, meanwhile, plays a central role within Europe in logistics, technology, and international trade. Yet the symbolic and political visibility of this relationship remains surprisingly limited. Modi’s visit was…

HAL has confirmed that TEJAS MK-1A deliveries to the Indian Air Force could finally commence by August or September 2026, following months of delays caused by engine supply bottlenecks and extended testing cycles.The company has already received six GE F404 engines, with more expected during FY27, and insists that refinements and integration work are progressing positively.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited stated during its post‑earnings conference call that deliveries of the TEJAS MK-1A fighter aircraft are now targeted for late summer 2026.Chairman and Managing Director Ravi Kota emphasised that the program had faced repeated timeline revisions due to engine supply disruptions and ongoing…

While Russia continues to place heavy emphasis on celebrating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago, the holiday’s importance is diminishing across much of the former Soviet space.  Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was one of only two Central Asian heads of state present when Russia hosted its annual commemoration of victory in World War II. While Tokayev’s attendance at the much-diminished May 9 parade signalled continued diplomatic support for Moscow, commemorations inside Kazakhstan continue to drift away from their Soviet roots. This year saw no military parades anywhere in Kazakhstan while the president was in Moscow. Instead, officials…

In a move that pushes India deeper into the global aerospace supply chain, Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited has signed a long-term contract with Brazilian planemaker Embraer to manufacture and supply critical landing gear forgings for the company’s commercial and defence aircraft programmes.The agreement announced on Monday makes Bharat Forge the first Indian company to enter Embraer’s global supply chain for forged components – a milestone that has been quietly building for years as the Kalyani Group firm steadily expanded beyond its traditional automotive base into safety-critical aerospace work.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.For Embraer – best known for…

Political dynasties are a reality in countries around the world, but perhaps nowhere are they more entrenched than the Philippines. The Philippines Daily Inquirer reported that 83 percent of current senators and 76 percent of house members belong to political dynasties. The phenomenon extends down to local government as well. According to the Philippines House of Representatives’ internal policy and budget research department, 9,852 out of 17,983 local elective posts, accounting for 54 percent of the total, are held by dynasts. Some of the largest and most powerful Philippines political families currently have several members serving in the current congress,…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 creates a fundamental disruption that affects both global energy systems and international financial networks. The maritime chokepoint exists as a narrow waterway which connects the Iranian coast to the Musandam Peninsula of Oman and it handles daily oil and petroleum product shipments that range from 20 million to 21 million barrels which represent 20 percent to 25 percent of worldwide maritime oil and petroleum product transportation.The Strait of Hormuz: US Navy enforces a blockade from the south while Iran’s IRGC controls the northern approaches (via Mappr)The 2026 Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict reached its…

The ‘Azraeel Group’ of Jaish, led by Pakistani terrorist Saifullah alias Hafiz Ateq Nazir, emerged as one of the most active foreign terrorist modules operating across Jammu & Kashmir before Indian security forces neutralised it during Operation Trashi and related counter-terror operations between 2024 and 2026. The group operated through the forested belts of Doda, Kishtwar, Kathua, and Udhampur and carried out multiple ambushes, encounters, targeted killings, and attacks on Army and police personnel.The module originally consisted of 18 terrorists, including 17 foreign terrorists and one local terrorist. It later split into three operational groups 03 Bakra, 07 Azraeel, and…

The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026, bringing together naval personnel from 16 nations to train, sail, and operate jointly. This program underscores India’s leadership role in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and advances its vision of SAGAR and MAHASAGAR for regional security and growth.The commencement of IOS SAGAR 2026 reflects India’s reaffirmed commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. Following India’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in February 2026, this edition includes participation from 16 IONS nations, thereby…

Boundless Capital has announced a minority investment in JSR Dynamics Private Limited, an Indian defence‑tech company specialising in precision‑guided munitions and advanced airborne weapon systems.The investment is intended to support the expansion of manufacturing capacity and the development of next‑generation defence products, marking another instance where Boundless is backing a mission‑critical enterprise at a pivotal stage of growth.JSR Dynamics is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and has established advanced manufacturing infrastructure, including a newly commissioned plant in Yelahanka, Bangalore.The company designs and produces high‑end defence solutions such as Long Range Glide Bombs, Range Extension Kits, Jet Powered Bombs, Lightweight Cruise Missiles,…

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has delivered a sharp and uncompromising warning to Pakistan, underscoring India’s uncompromising stance against cross‑border terrorism.Speaking at an interactive session hosted by ‘Uniform Unveiled’ at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, the Chief of Army Staff declared that if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then it must “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not.” His remarks, though brief, carried a sharp edge and were intended to leave no ambiguity about India’s position.The event, titled ‘Sena Samwad’, came just days after India marked the first anniversary of…