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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest visit to the United Arab Emirates has been hailed as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, with the announcement of over USD 5 billion worth of investments into India. Ambassador Deepak Mittal described the visit as “remarkable,” noting that more than ₹47,000 crore will flow into key sectors of the Indian economy.For the first time, a substantial investment of USD 3 billion has been committed by Emirates NBD into India’s banking sector, marking a historic entry of UAE capital into this domain.Alongside this, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has pledged USD 1 billion into…

India and the United Arab Emirates have taken a significant step forward in their defence partnership by announcing a new agreement that will see joint production and industrial collaboration in advanced defence equipment.The accord, known as the ‘Strategic Framework for Defence Industrial Collaboration’, was unveiled following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.This framework merges the financial strength of the UAE with India’s rapidly expanding defence production base, creating a powerful synergy in the sector.The agreement is not limited to industrial cooperation. It encompasses a wide spectrum of collaboration,…

The Deputy Chief of the Air Staff’s visit to TATA Advanced Systems Limited’s final assembly line in Vadodara marks a defining moment in India’s aerospace journey, with the first C-295 transport aircraft under the Make in India initiative nearing its maiden flight, announced IAF’s social media handle.This milestone underscores India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and the strengthening of its Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.The C-295 programme is being executed through a strategic partnership between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus Defence and Space. It was formalised in September 2021 under a ₹21,935 crore contract for 56 aircraft. Of these, 16…

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation stone for a new state-of-the-art naval systems manufacturing facility of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) at T Sirasapalli village in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh.The ceremony took place on Friday and marks a significant milestone in India’s drive to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.The facility will be spread across nearly 160 acres and will include advanced manufacturing and assembly infrastructure, integration buildings, explosive handling and storage facilities, testing infrastructure such as acoustic tank facilities, administrative blocks and a dedicated green belt. This comprehensive set of facilities is…

WAIKIKI, Hawaii—Drones are everywhere U.S. Army Pacific forces go these days. Last week, the 25th Infantry Division used uncrewed vehicles, vessels, and aircraft to fight a simulated battle on a Philippine beach. This week, two more buzzed about the USARPAC commander’s head as he delivered the keynote speech at AUSA’s Land Forces Pacific symposium.“For us, innovation is not something we simply talk about, it’s what we put into action every day,” Gen. Ron Clark said.“This drone, the Kestrel, was produced by our soldiers at The Forge,” he said, indicating a first-person-view quadcopter that can be adapted to drop munitions or…

Russia has made an unprecedented offer to India: joint production of the S‑500 Prometheus air defence system with technology transfer and re‑export rights.This would give India access to a capability unmatched by its current arsenal, but New Delhi’s hesitation reflects its parallel investment in Project Kusha, an indigenous long‑range air defence system designed to reach 350–400 km.Russia’s S‑500 Prometheus represents the most advanced evolution of air and missile defence technology in Moscow’s arsenal. It offers an engagement range of 600 km, nearly double that of the S‑400 Triumf, and an altitude coverage of 200 km, extending into near‑space.The system is…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has once again underlined the urgency of transforming India’s defence ecosystem into a seamless, integrated whole, where the armed forces, laboratories, and industries act in unison to meet the demands of modern warfare.Speaking on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at the third edition of Kalam & Kavach, a defence conclave held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Singh emphasised that India’s future military strength will be determined by how effectively these pillars of national security collaborate.He stressed that self-reliance and jointness are not optional but essential for safeguarding strategic autonomy in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.Delivering…

Rebels stormed a Pakistani security outpost in Bajaur district, along the rugged border with Afghanistan, late on Thursday night, killing at least eight troops and injuring thirty‑five others. According to two security officials, the attackers rammed a vehicle packed with explosives into the camp before engaging in a fierce gun battle.The assault marked one of the deadliest incidents in recent weeks, following a string of militant operations that have already claimed nearly thirty lives and heightened tensions with Afghanistan, which Pakistan accuses of sheltering insurgent groups. Kabul has consistently rejected these allegations.Images from the devastated outpost revealed that much of the…

Pakistan’s renewed push for an “Islamic NATO” involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar reflects both ambition and fragility. While the idea is framed as a collective defence pact to reduce reliance on external powers after the Iran war, deep rivalries and divergent interests among the proposed members make its viability highly uncertain.For India, however, the prospect of a nuclear‑armed Pakistan anchoring such a bloc alongside Gulf financial muscle and Turkish defence technology is strategically significant.Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has publicly signalled that the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia in September 2025 could expand into a four‑state…

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