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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed discussions with a Russian delegation regarding potential collaboration for Su-57 production.The Indian Air Force (IAF), which has been facing a severe fighter squadron shortage, operating around 30 squadrons—well below the sanctioned strength of 42—appears to have not given up on the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 offer, despite official claims of not actively pursuing a deal.Delays in key indigenous programs, particularly the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), have prompted India to look for stop-gap measures, including the Russian stealth fighter jet.HAL Chairman and Managing Director D K Sunil has recently confirmed that a Russian delegation…

Paul M. Zeps Jr., Military Review Valhalla Boys: Marine Recon Sniper in Iraq is a firsthand memoir that begins with the journey of a Marine who graduates college, experiences… Source link

C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors decreased its holdings in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 16.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 23,212 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,731 shares during the quarter. C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors’ holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $2,793,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Northern Trust Corp grew its position…

The U.S. planes that have gone down in the Middle East since the launch of Operation Epic Fury all lacked the same thing: a common operating picture that includes relevant intelligence and data. The Defense Innovation Unit announced Monday it’s looking for a fix. The request: an open-architecture software suite to fuse real-time data into a credible picture of moving objects, threats, and conditions. The idea is to give pilots a broader understanding of reality in a way that is unremarkable to American motorists with easy access to data about ever-changing conditions but aspirational for air crews flying planes outfitted with…

The acquisition increases KNDS’s manufacturing capabilities and contributes to the consolidation of the European land defence sector. Credit: Texelis Defense via LinkedIn. KNDS France has completed the previously announced acquisition of Texelis Defense, which will now operate as KNDS Mobility. The acquisition adds a specialist in land mobility for military vehicles into the KNDS Group, thereby increasing its manufacturing capacity and technological scope within the European land defence sector. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Furthermore, the deal aligns with KNDS’s objective to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially confirmed that India’s indigenously designed and constructed Advanced Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), located at Kalpakkam, has successfully attained criticality. This achievement marks a monumental leap forward in the nation’s civil nuclear journey, effectively transitioning India into the second stage of its sophisticated three-stage nuclear power program. Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme.The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2026 The Prime…

AP The head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, was killed, according to Iranian state media Source link

Brookstone Capital Management purchased a new position in Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAV – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 20,236 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $361,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in shares of Viavi Solutions by 33.6% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,278 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional…

The development and proliferation of loitering munitions since 2020 have forced a significant rethink of anti-air warfare (AAW) planning and procurement. In the conflicts that have occurred since 2020 (i.e., the Second Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, the most recent Indo-Pak Conflict, and the ongoing US-Iran War), loitering munitions have proven that the traditional cost barriers to conducting long-range, high-impact strikes at scale no longer stand.1 In addition, the cost of stopping loitering munitions and drone swarms with traditional AAW solutions – notably surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) – is now prohibitive relative to the scale and…

India’s indigenously developed electric heavyweight torpedo, Takshak, is set to begin trials soon, according to reports. The plan is to conduct the tests from the Kalvari‑class advanced diesel‑electric attack submarines by the end of 2026, reported The Week.Initial dry and wet harbour trials will be carried out to ensure safe launch procedures without causing damage to submarine sensors or the exterior hull. If these are successful, live trials using actual explosives will follow in 2027 against decommissioned ships or underwater targets.Takshak has been developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The torpedo,…