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Pakistan unveiled a budget worth 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) on Friday, signalling a sharp increase in defence expenditure while curtailing development spending.The government is attempting to balance the demands of the International Monetary Fund program with domestic political sensitivities, leaving limited space for welfare measures or tax relief.Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that defence allocations would rise to 3 trillion rupees in the fiscal year beginning July, an 18% increase compared with the outgoing year. Federal development spending, however, has been capped at 1 trillion rupees, reflecting the government’s prioritisation of security and debt obligations over infrastructure and social…

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian government, and the people of Russia on the occasion of Russia Day.In his message, Jaishankar expressed confidence in the continued advancement of India-Russia ties, reaffirming the enduring nature of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations.His post on X read, “Congratulations to FM Sergey Lavrov, the Government and people of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the Day of Russia. Look forward to continued advancement of our Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership.”Russia Day, celebrated annually on 12 June,…

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has delivered a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that India will not allow the waters of the Sindhu river to reach those who sponsor terrorism.Speaking at an ‘Intellectuals Meet’ organised by the Telangana BJP in Hyderabad, he condemned Pakistan’s continued support for cross‑border terror and emphasised that the NDA government remains resolute in its stance.He stated that through Operation Sindoor, India has shown the world that it knows how to respond to those who fail to understand the language of peace and harmony.Singh recalled the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, noting that India suspended the…

The Indian Army is preparing its largest-ever artillery procurement with a ₹23,000‑crore plan to acquire 300 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled guns, which will expand its fleet to 500 units and equip around 25 regiments.This marks a decisive step in strengthening long-range firepower for both desert and high-altitude theatres, particularly against Pakistan and China.The Indian Army currently operates 100 K9 Vajra systems and has already ordered another 100. The proposed acquisition of 300 more units would allow the force to equip approximately 25 artillery regiments, each comprising 18 guns with two additional systems held as war-wastage reserves.This expansion far exceeds the…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed India’s strong protest to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a US Navy strike in the Gulf of Oman. EAM Jaishankar described the attacks on commercial shipping as unjustified and reiterated India’s firm opposition to such lethal actions against civilian maritime traffic. His remarks were made public in a post on X, where he emphasised that India views these developments with grave concern.The incident in question involved the Marshall Islands‑flagged tanker MT Settebello, which came under fire on Wednesday after US forces accused it of breaching…

EDGE Europe is headquartered in Paris, France. Credit: © EDGE Group PJSC. EDGE Group, the Abu Dhabi-based defence company, has established a new European enterprise called EDGE Europe, with its headquarters located in Paris.   The French-registered company is designed to expand EDGE’s presence and operations across Europe by providing defence capability through a technology-focused approach and rapid development model.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more EDGE Europe’s operational launch is marked by two main sites.   The head office in the Chaillot district of central Paris will serve as the…

The Indian government has announced a significant boost to the country’s private space sector by funding three start-ups under the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme.The initiative, managed by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), is designed to support Indian industry in absorbing, adapting, and commercialising advanced space technologies, thereby bridging the gap between research and operational deployment.The selection was made following a multi-stage evaluation process conducted by an expert committee comprising representatives from ISRO, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), academia, and industry. IN-SPACe has confirmed…

In a separate milestone, India has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR), marking a major milestone in strengthening its maritime strike capabilities.The test, carried out by DRDO, demonstrated the missile’s ability to engage enemy warships at medium ranges, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy’s operational options.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed the maiden flight test of the NASM-MR on 10–11 June 2026 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. This test was part of a broader series of three consecutive flight trials that also validated India’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)…