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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday marked a significant diplomatic engagement amidst a shifting global landscape.The meeting took place during Lavrov’s visit to India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ gathering, underscoring the importance of India-Russia ties within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.The discussions were wide-ranging, covering regional and global issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and developments in West Asia.Lavrov provided Prime Minister Modi with a comprehensive briefing on the progress of bilateral cooperation, building upon the momentum established during the 23rd India-Russia…

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For more than 50 years, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has stood between the world and nuclear chaos.  At a moment of unprecedented strain on the global nuclear order, diplomats are meeting in New York to review the treaty’s three pillars – nonproliferation, disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy – and to seek agreement on forward-looking steps to strengthen the regime. Yet with regional conflicts raging, key arms control agreements lapsed, and nuclear-weapon states actively expanding and modernizing their arsenals, even modest progress seems unlikely.  The NPT is under significant stress in five key areas: 1) the debate over…

The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting has formally opened in New Delhi today, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcoming Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and other senior leaders.The gathering at Bharat Mandapam is a major diplomatic engagement under India’s 2026 chairship, focusing on global conflicts, economic cooperation, and multilateral reforms.The meeting began with Jaishankar receiving Lavrov at Bharat Mandapam, marking a key bilateral and multilateral moment. He also welcomed Araghchi, Sugiono, South Africa’s Ronald Lamola, Ethiopia’s Gedion Timothewos Hessebon, and UAE’s Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar.China was represented by…

North Korea’s strategic posture has visibly shifted since the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) agreement was signed in 2021. Pyongyang has “irreversibly” enshrined nuclear weapons into its constitution, formalized a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with Russia that contains a mutual defense clause, sent 14,000 troops to the battlefield in Ukraine, abandoned reunification with South Korea, and vowed to modernize its outdated navy. North Korea constantly reminds its citizens about the perceived threat that AUKUS poses. The official state-run media mouthpiece, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), recently described AUKUS as “gravely threatening regional peace and security” after Australia transferred the first $500…

Noida‑based EndureAir Systems is advancing a major leap in India’s indigenous drone ecosystem with the development of the SABAL‑200, a high‑payload logistics drone capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms.This ambitious project is being supported by the Indian Government’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, which was launched in November 2025 to accelerate deep‑tech aerial robotics for the defence ecosystem.The SABAL‑200 builds upon the company’s earlier successes with the Sabal‑20, which carried 20 kilograms, and the subsequent 50‑kilogram payload variant, both of which validated the tandem‑rotor design in operational conditions.Founded in 2018 at IIT-Kanpur, EndureAir Systems has carved out a…

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian AI warfare firm, has announced the establishment of its first international manufacturing node in Portugal for its autonomous combat aircraft, Kaal Bhairava, reported TOI.This development marks a significant milestone under FWDA’s ambitious ‘Operation 777’ initiative, which seeks to build a global defence technology network originating from India.The partnership with SKETCHPIXEL LDA, a European technology company specialising in advanced fighter jet simulation systems, represents the first overseas production node for an Indian-designed autonomous combat aircraft.The collaboration will see SKETCHPIXEL provide simulation technologies, AI integration, communications systems, and interoperability capabilities for the Kaal Bhairava…

Anduril Industries will expedite production of surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M). Credit: © Anduril Industries The US Department of War (DoW) has awarded new framework agreements to several technology and defence firms as part of efforts to scale up its low-cost containerised munitions and hypersonic missile solutions. The programme aims to bolster the US military’s strike capability through contracts with Anduril Industries, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 for the Low-Cost Containerised Munitions (LCCM) initiative, while Castelion will contribute to the scaling of affordable hypersonic missiles. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36…

Defence Minister will preside over the Foundation Stone Laying and Grounding Ceremonies of major aerospace and defence projects at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on 15 May.These initiatives represent a significant leap in India’s defence industrial base and are aligned with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.The projects encompass the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Centre, a Naval Systems Facility, Defence Energetics plants, Ammunition manufacturing units, and Drone City initiatives.Collectively, they will strengthen indigenous manufacturing capabilities and create a robust ecosystem for advanced defence technologies.The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Centre will serve as the nucleus…

Last year’s abrupt termination of USAID caused roughly 10-percent increases in conflict events and combat deaths in Africa, according to peer-reviewed research released on Thursday.The study by European and U.S. researchers examined violence and security in 870 African subnational regions between March 2024 and November 2025. It found that the swift collapse of aid boosted violent upheaval, such as riots, “battles” (sustained armed combat between organized groups), and attacks on governments and civilians.The researchers say the increase in violence may have less to do with the withdrawal of aid than with the no-notice way the Trump administration shut down the U.S.…