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By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, Sep 12. BRICS leaders have voiced concern over growing global polarisation, mistrust and fragmentation, calling for stronger international efforts to safeguard peace and security through dialogue, diplomacy and conflict-prevention mechanisms. The concerns were articulated in the 2026 New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital … The post BRICS leaders call for diplomacy, conflict prevention amid growing global polarisation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Sep 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a more effective and institutionally stronger BRICS, proposing a mechanism to ensure continuity in the grouping’s work and a roadmap for reforming global governance institutions to give the Global South a greater voice in decision-making. Addressing the opening session of the 18th BRICS Summit … The post Modi calls for BRICS reform roadmap, stronger institutional continuity at 20th anniversary summit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

BUCHAREST, Romania. Boeing, TAROM and CDB Aviation on Sep 12, 2026 marked the delivery of the airline’s first 737-8, the first Boeing 737 MAX in Romania, a milestone in the national carrier’s fleet modernization and long-term growth strategy. “The addition of the first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to the TAROM fleet is a pivotal moment … The post TAROM takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Chinese Ambassador to India has signalled that New Delhi and Beijing are actively working to arrange a bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the 18th BRICS Summit.The envoy’s remarks, shared in a post on X, highlight the continued momentum in top-level diplomatic engagements between the two Asian powers.If finalised, this meeting Read Full Article at Source

Three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors have formally joined the Royal Air Force Valley in Wales to train British fast‑jet pilots, marking a historic milestone in bilateral defence cooperation between India and the United Kingdom.The Indian Air Force announced the achievement on X, describing it as a historic first in India–UK defence ties. The deployment of the QFIs was hailed as a Read Full Article at Source

The show brought together Indian and foreign companies towards propelling an Aerospace and Defence ecosystem in India. With more than 300 companies taking part, the show was about Make in India and Make for the World technologies, components and systems. Collaboration was the theme at the three-day event Sep 10-12, and it was a good … The post ADEX + Airport Expo 2026, A Throbbing Event appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s Su-30MKI fleet remains the backbone of the Air Force, with over 260 aircraft forming the bulk of combat strength. These fighters, powered by AL-31FP engines, are increasingly constrained by limited service life, high overhaul costs, and poor fuel efficiency.The need for a generational leap in propulsion is evident as India prepares for the Super Sukhoi upgrade program.The Russian Izdeliye Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, Sep 11. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi underlines the continuing strategic importance that both countries attach to their relationship at a time of profound geopolitical uncertainty. The meeting on September 11, the … The post India-Russia ties retain strategic resilience amid geopolitical turbulence appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s nuclear arsenal has been assessed at 190 warheads by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), a US‑based non-profit policy think tank. This figure includes 160 warheads for operational launchers and at least 30 additional warheads for new missiles under production. The estimates were published in the article India’s Nuclear Weapons – 2026 authored by Hans M Read Full Article at Source

India continues to modernise its nuclear arsenal with several new weapon systems already fielded and more under development to complement or replace existing nuclear-capable aircraft, land-based delivery systems, and sea-based systems, according to a bulletin by Federation of American Scientists (FAS).Analysts estimate that India has produced sufficient military plutonium for between 140 and 225 Read Full Article at Source