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By R Anil Kumar India and Russia have a decades-long partnership in aviation. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates over 260 Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet fighters, the majority of which were license-produced in the country. The head of the United Aircraft Corporation Vadim Badekha pointed out that India has a significant need for such aircraft … The post India interested in purchasing 100-200 Russian aircrafts from United Aircraft Corporation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Washington, June 3. Elon Musk-led SpaceX has unveiled plans for a historic stock market debut, aiming for a valuation of nearly $1.77 trillion in what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever undertaken. According to a filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 3, the aerospace company intends … The post SpaceX targets record $75 billion IPO, seeks valuation of nearly $1.77 trillion appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

ORBIT Cohort 3 inducts 13 startups building across propulsion, orbital servicing, sovereign compute, satellite intelligence, and space energy systems With Cohort 3, ORBIT has now supported 36 SpaceTech startups, while T-Hub’s broader SpaceTech initiatives have engaged with 100+ startups Previous ORBIT cohorts have enabled ~₹30 crore in funding and contributed to 18 published IPs, reflecting … The post T-Hub Launches next cohort of AIC Orbit With 13 promising SpaceTech Startups Building India’s Future in Aerospace appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

ORANGE, Va., June 3, 2026. Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and the US Army successfully completed a pivotal advanced propulsion milestone for Lockheed Martin’s offering for Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4. During a recent Direct Connect Transition Test, the development missile demonstrated a flawless booster-to-ramjet handoff inside L3Harris’ specialized high-speed-air-breathing propulsion facility, validating the propulsion transition … The post Lockheed Martin Advances PrSM Inc-4 Offering Toward Flight Testing appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 3, 2026. India on June 3, strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that claimed the life of an Indian national and left several other Indians injured, reiterating its call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the Ministry … The post India condemns attack on Kuwait International Airport, urges cessation of “such attacks” appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2026. Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack test drone using a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launched from a GRIZZLY™ containerized launcher for the first time. Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) battle manager and Fortem R-40 Radars were used for the successful detection, tracking and engagement of the drone target. … The post Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First-Ever Sanctum™ C-UAS Launch from GRIZZLY™ Containerized Launcher appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Helsinki, Finland. ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, announced on June 2, 2026 the appointment of Eric Jensen as global Chief Operating Officer. Jensen joins the global leadership team from ICEYE US, where, as Chief Executive Officer, he established ICEYE US as a trusted partner for the United States government, allies, and … The post ICEYE appoints Eric Jensen as Chief Operating Officer appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Toulouse, France, 2 June, 2026. The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus … The post World’s longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 3, 2026. Over 550 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, have been awarded the United Nations Medal of Honour by UNMISS for their dedication to protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women’s self-defence training, combating gender violence, and improving humanitarian access. A total of 565 peacekeepers … The post Over 550 Indian Peacekeepers awarded UN Medal of Honour appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru. Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, on June 2, visited the upcoming Defence MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) site near Bengaluru Airport. Mr. Chandrasekaran was accompanied by Mr. Sukaran Singh, Managing Director, Tata Advanced System Ltd (TASL) and other members of the senior management team. TASL is setting up India’s first private defence MRO … The post N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons Reviews Strategic Defence Programmes, Upcoming C130J MRO Facility Near Bengaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source