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The DRDO and L&T have unveiled the Experimental Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (EUAV), a modular, heavy-class UAV prototype designed for strategic missions with a payload capacity of 1,100 kg and an all-up weight of 12 tons.This marks a significant step in India’s indigenous unmanned combat aerial systems program, complementing ongoing efforts such as the Ghatak UCAV.The EUAV developed jointly by DRDO and L&T Precision Engineering and Systems represents a major milestone in India’s pursuit of advanced unmanned aerial platforms.The airframe has been designed with modularity at its core, comprising distinct structural modules such as the Wing-e-Wing, Centre Wing, Nose Cone, Tail,…

John Spencer, MWI Military science is not guesswork. It is the accumulated study of war built by soldiers, historians, statesmen, and theorists over centuries of conflict. Source link

Stravex Technologies has unveiled AgniStrike, India’s first indigenous drone interceptor system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s counter-drone defence capabilities.The system was recently successfully demonstrated to the Indian Army’s 97 Artillery Regiment, showcasing its design, operational features, and potential role in neutralising hostile UAVs.Developed by Navi Mumbai-based Stravex Technologies, AgniStrike represents a breakthrough in India’s indigenous defence innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The system has been designed to detect, track, and intercept enemy drones in real time, providing a cost-effective and scalable solution to the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems on the battlefield. The interceptor drone is engineered…

O. Garzon, et al., War Room As armed forces worldwide pivot from outmoded conventional and counterinsurgency paradigms toward multi-domain operations to confront hybrid threats, the… Source link

India and France are set to accelerate defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France, with a strong emphasis on submarine procurement, fighter jet deals, and deeper co‑development under the ‘Make in India’ framework.The talks will focus on expediting the ₹36,000 crore Scorpene submarine project and advancing the ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale fighter jet acquisition, while also exploring sixth‑generation fighter collaboration.New Delhi is seeking to bolster its military strength, particularly underwater combat capabilities, against the backdrop of intensifying contestation in key maritime zones such as the Gulf of Oman. France has emerged as a trusted supplier of military hardware,…

Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson, The Tactical Notebook Imaginary Armies Source link

India and Nepal convened the 10th Project Steering Committee and the 8th Joint Working Group meetings in Kathmandu from 11–12 June 2026 to review the implementation of ongoing cross‑border railway projects and to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector.The meetings were held under the framework of bilateral collaboration, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing connectivity through rail infrastructure.The discussions centred on the Jaynagar‑Bijalpura‑Bardibas and Jogbani‑Biratnagar broad‑gauge railway lines, which are being developed with grant assistance from the Government of India. These projects are seen as vital for improving passenger and freight movement between the two countries, thereby boosting…

Stephen D. Cook, RealClearDefense The fragile ceasefire that took hold in April 2026 after weeks of intense U.S. and Israeli strikes has already revealed its limits Source link

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that all crew members aboard the Marshall Islands‑flagged tanker Liaki Freedom are safe, dismissing earlier reports of an attack as false. The clarification comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf of Oman, where three other vessels carrying Indian sailors were struck by US forces earlier this week.India issued a statement on Saturday morning confirming that it had spoken directly with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who assured that all crew members were unharmed. The Ministry emphasised that earlier reports of casualties were inaccurate and urged caution against false and baseless claims…

Bill Gertz, WashTimes Chinese hackers are increasing cyberattacks aimed at stealing advanced artificial intelligence technology in the