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India has successfully tested two interceptor missiles capable of neutralising enemy missiles with ranges between 2,000 km and 5,000 km.These interceptors, classified as Exo-atmospheric and Endo-atmospheric, form part of the multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system. According to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the system successfully intercepted its designated targets during the trials, engaging and destroying incoming ballistic missile threats. This validation confirms the effectiveness of technologies developed to counter emerging and advanced missile challenges.The demonstration highlighted India’s ability to intercept and neutralise threats across different layers of defence, thereby enhancing the credibility of its deterrence posture.The @DRDO_India has successfully demonstrated…

India’s latest declaration on the Indus Waters Treaty has provoked a sharp diplomatic backlash from Pakistan, intensifying one of South Asia’s most enduring disputes.Union Minister CR Patil stated that India would fully utilise its share of the Indus basin rivers and ensure “not a drop” flows into Pakistan. This uncompromising stance has been interpreted in Islamabad as a direct threat to its water security, prompting officials to warn that any restriction on flows would be considered an “act of war.”The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 under World Bank mediation, has long been regarded as a rare example of cooperation between…

Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani undertook his maiden visit to the Headquarters of the Western Air Command, where he engaged with senior leadership of the Indian Air Force to deliberate on the future trajectory of India’s military transformation.The visit was marked by a strong emphasis on the principles of Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation, which he described as the three pillars of building a modern, integrated and future-ready military force.On arrival, General Subramani was received by Air Marshal George Thomas, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command. He was comprehensively briefed on the command’s operational responsibilities,…

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer have confirmed plans to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet at the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat, marking India’s first dedicated commercial aircraft assembly facility.This project is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs and strengthen India’s aviation self-reliance under the UDAN and Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) programs.The partnership between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer represents a significant leap in India’s aerospace ambitions. The enhanced Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier in 2026 outlines the creation of a comprehensive ecosystem for regional aircraft, including…

Preston Knowles, Medium The House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the fiscal year… Source link

India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar delivered a firm defence of New Delhi’s Russian oil imports during his participation at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland.He argued that Western nations lacked the moral authority to criticise India’s energy decisions, pointing out that European-made weapons had repeatedly been used against India, whereas no Indian weapon had ever threatened Europe.Speaking at a session on ‘Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition’, Jaishankar explained that India’s decision to purchase Russian crude following the outbreak of the Ukraine war was dictated by affordability and availability. He reminded the audience that the United States itself had…

A. Capaccio, Bloomberg The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps need to spend an additional $13.7 billion through 2031 to boost declining readiness rates of the F-35 jet, the world’s biggest… Source link

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has mounted a robust defence of India’s energy procurement strategy, making clear that the decision to purchase Russian crude oil from 2022 onwards was both a matter of national interest and a stabilising contribution to the global economy.He revealed that New Delhi’s calibrated choices were not unilateral but aligned with explicit requests from the United States, which sought to prevent a catastrophic surge in international oil prices at the time.Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland during a session on ‘Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition’, Jaishankar explained that Washington had specifically asked India…

W.F. Lyons Jr., SWJ Cognitive warfare is not a slogan for the information age; it is a distinct object of competition Source link

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has hailed India as an “influential actor” during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Kultaranta Talks in Helsinki, emphasising the importance of New Delhi’s perspective on global conflicts and the upcoming G7 summit.Both leaders reaffirmed the centrality of diplomacy in navigating today’s volatile international environment while committing to advance cooperation in digitalisation and sustainability.The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the Kultaranta Talks, Finland’s premier foreign policy forum hosted annually by the President. Stubb and Jaishankar exchanged views on pressing global conflicts, including the situation in the Middle East, the…