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Marignane, France, Sep 10, 2026. The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters following the successful evaluation of an initial U050 Capa-X system acquired at the end of 2025. This order covers the supply of four systems, each comprising two U050 Capa-X Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), with two intended … The post French Armed Forces order Airbus U050 Capa-X drone appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Sep 10. India’s growing aerospace, defence and civil aviation capabilities came into focus as the three-day AEDEX + AIRPORT Expo 2026 opened in New Delhi on September 10, bringing together defence manufacturers, aerospace companies, airport infrastructure firms, technology providers, investors and government agencies. The inaugural international conference and exhibition is positioned as a business … The post AEDEX + AIRPORT Expo 2026 opens in New Delhi, highlighting India’s aviation ambitions appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India is developing SHIELD, a sophisticated high-power microwave evaluation system designed to test how drones, sensors and communication systems respond to intense electromagnetic energy. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is leading this effort to pinpoint which electronic components fail, malfunction or survive under microwave exposure. This will help India Read Full Article at Source

Colombo, Sep 9. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya discussed development cooperation and capacity building among key areas of cooperation as the two sides reviewed progress across several sectors. The two leaders exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest, including education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research, … The post Rajnath Singh, Sri Lankan PM review development cooperation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has issued a Request for Proposal under its Technology Development Fund program for the development of an indigenous Air Breathing Space-Based Electric Propulsion system designed for Very Low Earth Orbit Operations (VLEO).The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced propulsion technologies while reducing dependence on Read Full Article at Source

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are intensifying cooperation in human space flight, lunar exploration, and Venus missions, with discussions taking place at the International Space Summit in Paris, The Hindu reported.This collaboration builds on existing agreements for Gaganyaan ground support and extends to India’s ambitious Bharatiya Antariksh Read Full Article at Source

Colombo, Sep 9. India and Sri Lanka discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in defence, security and regional stability during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting, held in Colombo on September 9, highlighted the traditionally … The post Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit strengthens India’s southern security partnership appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

TATA Advanced Systems Ltd has officially emerged as the lowest bidder for the Indian Army’s ₹20,000 crore Project Zorawar light tank program, marking a historic milestone as the first battle tank to be fully built by the private sector, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.Mahindra Defence Systems, the second-lowest bidder, will also develop a prototype, ensuring competition and redundancy in Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Tehran/ New Delhi, Sep 7, 2026. Iran highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Iran’s … The post “Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit”: Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian’s visit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Sep 8. India and Morocco held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Defence Committee (JDC) in New Delhi, agreeing to expand bilateral defence cooperation across a range of areas as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2027. The meeting, held on September 8, was co-chaired … The post India, Morocco hold first Joint Defence Committee meeting, agree to expand military cooperation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source