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By R Chandrakanth Farnborough. Britain has unveiled one of its most ambitious defence spending programmes in decades, committing £298 billion over the next four years to strengthen national security, modernise its armed forces and reinforce the country’s position as a global aerospace and defence leader. Delivering his first keynote address as Defence Secretary at the … The post UK Unveils £298 Billion Defence Plan to Restore Air DominanceUK Unveils £298 Billion Defence Plan to Restore Air Dominance appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

NETRA MK-2 is set to become one of India’s most advanced airborne surveillance assets, with more than 100 radars, sensors, antennas and electronic warfare systems integrated into each aircraft, The Print reported.This week, the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) signed a contract with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL), appointing the company as the Development-cum-Production Read Full Article at Source

Bhargavastra, the indigenous counter-drone system developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL), is set to complete its internal trials within the next two to three months, according to Chairman Satyanarayan Nuwal, Economic Times reported.He expressed confidence that this breakthrough technology would lay the foundation for the ambitious Sudarshan Chakra air defence system, targeted for Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, July 24, 2026. India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing it of suppressing the fundamental rights of people in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and misusing the global forum to push what it described as a “divisive agenda.” Delivering India’s statement at the UNSC Open Debate … The post India rebukes Pakistan at UNSC, says world witnessing suppression of rights in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Farnborough. State-owned special alloys manufacturer Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) is targeting a significant expansion of its global business, with plans to double exports from the current 10 per cent of turnover to around 20 per cent over the coming years as international demand for strategic aerospace and defence materials gathers pace. Speaking during the … The post MIDHANI Targets Doubling of Exports as Global Aerospace Demand Accelerates appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Chandrakanth The Farnborough International Airshow opened on a different note this year. Instead of the customary barrage of aircraft orders and commercial announcements, the spotlight shifted to what could become one of the defining moments in aviation’s journey towards sustainable flight. The company’s Flying Test Bed, a specially modified Boeing 747-400 featuring a … The post GE Aerospace Ushers in a New Era with Historic Hybrid-Electric Flight Across the Atlantic appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Chandrakanth Performance-based agreements for Apache, Chinook and P-8I fleets to boost operational readiness Boeing expands local supply chain and eyes Indian AI innovators Farnborough, July 24, 2026. Boeing has secured long-term performance-based logistics (PBL) contracts from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy to support some of India’s most critical military … The post Boeing Lands Long-Term IAF Support Contracts, Deepens India Defence Footprint appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, July 24. India has successfully developed its first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350-kg thrust class, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence technology capabilities. The engine has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), while Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering was selected … The post India develops first indigenous 350-kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Kochi, July 24. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on July 23, bringing together 276 personnel from 27 countries. Conducted by the Indian Navy in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command and the … The post Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 concludes in Kochi with participation from 27 countries appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment has awarded a design and development contract to PTC Industries for the titanium cradle of the 105mm Indian Light Weight Tank.This marks a significant milestone for PTC Industries, headquartered in Lucknow, as it transitions from basic manufacturing into full-scale component design and integration.The project is scheduled to be executed Read Full Article at Source