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Washington, April 11. The United States and India reinforced their strategic defence partnership during high-level engagements between their air force chiefs, underscoring shared priorities of interoperability, advanced training, and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. During an official visit on April 8, Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force, was hosted by Kenneth Wilsbach, Chief … The post India, US air chiefs deepen defence ties with focus on interoperability and Indo-Pacific deterrence appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, April 9, 2026. India is rapidly strengthening its defence capabilities with advanced technologies, and Indian Army AI defence technologies are becoming a key focus area. Recently, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Research Lab to review cutting-edge innovations. His visit … The post Indian Military Modernization: General Upendra Dwivedi Reviews Future-Ready Warfare Systems appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar California, April 10, 2026. The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashed down … The post NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Chandrakanth Main goals of Artemis II to test the Orion spacecraft with humans on board Learn about how the human body reacts to deep space conditions, including exposure to radiation and long periods of weightlessness Bengaluru. Artemis II is one of the most important space missions of our time, and it marks a … The post Artemis II: A New Era of Human Space Travel Begins appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Chandrakanth Unlocking Growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 India Outlay of ₹28,840 crore Development of 100 new airports, helipads and water aerodromes Bengaluru. India’s regional aviation story stands at an inflection point as the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, referred to as UDAN 2, seeks to correct structural … The post UDAN-2 to Democratise Air Travel appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru April 9, 2026. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Army Service Corps Centre and College in Bengaluru on April 8, 2026, to review advancements in military logistics training and operational preparedness. During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed on progressive training methodologies that are aligned with evolving military logistics … The post General Upendra Dwivedi Visits ASC Centre Bengaluru, Reviews Tech-Driven Logistics Training appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, April 10, 2026. The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum was unveiled today by Dr. D K Sunil, CMD, HAL, following extensive modernisation that features immersive installations and advanced aviation exhibits. The museum will reopen to the public on April 13. Dr. Barenya Senapati, Director (Finance), Shri Ravi K, Director (Operations), Shri M … The post HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum Reopens with Immersive Aerospace Experience appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru April 10: India Space agency ISRO has successfully conducted the second integrated air drop test (IADT-02) for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission at the Sriharikota Space station in Andhra Pradesh. The system is essential to ensure safe recovery of the crew module — the capsule in which astronauts sit during a … The post ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Integrated Air Drop Test For Gaganyaan Mission appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Ashutosh Dixit also spoke about theaterisation of Indian armed forces and said that over 90% agreement has been reached on the same Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit highlights India’s shift to integrated warfare ahead of tri-services seminar Ran Samwad 2026 in Bengaluru Bengaluru, April 9, 2026. Emphasising … The post ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence isn’t just about making weapons, needs Sovereignity – Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is currently faltering due to profound ambiguities regarding its scope and enforcement. While the agreement was intended to pause escalation and provide a narrow window for diplomacy, it has instead exposed deep-seated mistrust and conflicting intents.Divergent claims concerning Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with Read Full Article at Source