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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…

Russia has officially delivered its first Su‑57E stealth fighter jets abroad, with Algeria confirmed as the inaugural foreign operator. The first two aircraft were handed over in late 2025, and subsequent deliveries are scheduled through 2027, forming a full squadron at Ain Ousselah Air Base.This marks Russia’s entry into the exclusive club of nations exporting fifth‑generation fighters.Russia’s Su‑57E export programme represents a significant milestone in its defence industry. The aircraft, developed by Sukhoi under the PAK FA programme and assembled at the Komsomolsk‑on‑Amur Aviation Plant, is designed for multirole operations across air, ground, and naval domains.It combines stealth features, supercruise…

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has delivered a decisive message at the CAPSS‑IMR Joint Seminar, signalling a doctrinal shift in the Indian Air Force’s approach to technological development and future warfare.He emphasised that waiting for a flawless 100% perfect system is a strategic misstep, arguing instead that fielding an indigenous system with 85–90% capability on time is far superior to delaying production in pursuit of perfection.This pragmatic stance reflects the urgency of operational readiness in an era where delays can compromise national security and technological relevance.The IAF Chief drew attention to the heavy global losses of drones in active…