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New Delhi, June 13. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the Indian Army’s Deputy Chief and the officer who served as Director General of Military Operations during Operation Sindoor, is set to assume the role of Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), media reported citing sources. The appointment marks the first time that a … The post Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai to become Military Adviser to NSCS in first for serving three-star officer appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, June 13. The government has appointed Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He will assume office on the afternoon of June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who is set to retire on the same day. Lt … The post Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army Chief, to succeed Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Hyderabad, June 13. A total of 231 flight cadets, including the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA), were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) following the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217th course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, near Hyderabad, on June 13. Defence Minister … The post First women NDA cadets among 231 officers commissioned into Indian Air Force appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, June 12. Partners involved in Europe’s Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme have selected a single missile configuration that will serve as their candidate for a future pan-European system designed to counter emerging hypersonic threats from land and sea. Speaking to journalists at the ILA Berlin Air Show on June 11, Harald Buschek, Chief Programme … The post European HYDEF team finalises interceptor design for future hypersonic missile shield appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, June 12. A software issue in a newly developed high-performance autopilot system caused the crash of the YFQ-42 Dark Merlin prototype in April, according to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) President David Alexander. Speaking to Aviation Week at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Alexander said the accident involving the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) … The post New fighter-style autopilot error behind YFQ-42 Dark Merlin crash, Says General Atomics appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, Germany, June 12, 2026. At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus Defence and Space and leading Ukrainian technological defence company SkyFall signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a strategic partnersh ip. As a drone pioneer, SkyFall combines rapid prototyping with serial manufacturing to deliver advanced unmanned aerial systems for … The post Airbus and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence innovation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Thales in Germany to deliver 60 short-range battlefield radar systems, including additional equipment, spare parts, and user training. The GO12 is a reconnaissance and artillery radar that can detect drones as well as vehicles at 360 . Developed in Germany and … The post Thales receives an order for 60 GO12 short-range battlefield radars for the German Armed Forces appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Human rights are “part of our DNA,” according to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who is championing a new Global Alliance at a time of rising conflicts, growing inequalities and mounting climate pressures The initiative aims to bring together governments, civil society, businesses, academics and communities to place … The post ‘Human rights are part of our DNA’: UN launches global alliance to counter rising threats appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar At the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to France from June 13-14 (Nice), and June 16-18 (Evian and Paris), as well as to Slovakia from June 14-16, according to a … The post “PM Modi’s presence at Bharat Innovates is symbol of depth of bilateral relationship”: MEA on PM Modi’s visit to France appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru. 11th June 2026. ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading drone technology player today announced the successful deployment of FLYGHT, its Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, across more than 10 industries and government sectors. Since its launch in 2022, the DaaS model has evolved into a full-stack, app-based platform delivering real-time aerial intelligence and analytics. The service has … The post FLYGHT,  ideaForge’s DaaS Model, Delivers Drone-Powered Intelligence Across 10+ Industries and Government Sectors appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source