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New Delhi, May 31. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has emerged as a serious contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) medium transport aircraft (MTA) programme through its offer of the KC-390 Millennium, a twin-engine, jet-powered military transport aircraft designed for tactical and strategic airlift missions. The proposal is significant not only because of the aircraft’s … The post Why Embraer’s offer of the KC-390 military transport aircraft to India matters appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 31. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on May 31 took over as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after completing more than four decades of service in the Indian Navy. A specialist in communication and electronic warfare, Admiral Swaminathan brings with him nearly 39 years … The post Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Indian Navy chief appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Mumbai. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan on May 30 assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command, one of the Indian Navy’s most strategically significant operational commands, at a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai. Before taking over his new responsibilities, the officer paid tribute to personnel who laid down their lives … The post Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes charge of Western Naval Command appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Shillong, May 30. The inaugural edition of Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military drill aimed at enhancing regional defence cooperation and interoperability in the Indian Ocean Region, concluded at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a 72-hour validation exercise involving troops from 13 countries. The exercise, whose acronym stands for ‘Partnership of Regional Armies for … The post Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concludes in Meghalaya, strengthens regional military cooperation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 30. The government has entrusted Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh with the additional responsibility of heading India’s defence research establishment following the completion of the tenure of DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, Samir V Kamat on May 31, 2026. An order issued by the Appointments Committee of … The post Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh given additional charge as DRDO chief following Samir Kamat’s exit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Lucknow, May 30.  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 30 inaugurated the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’, an open-air naval heritage museum in Lucknow dedicated to the courage, sacrifices and operational achievements of the Indian Navy. Developed at a cost of ₹19 crore over more than two acres, the museum … The post Rajnath Singh inaugurates Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, highlights Navy’s role in Operation Sindoor appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

NEW DELHI. The Indian Air Force (IAF) mounted an intensive aerial firefighting operation to contain a major forest fire in Himachal Pradesh’s Kasauli region, carrying out what officials described as the service’s first-ever night-time Bambi Bucket mission using night vision goggles (NVGs). According to the Ministry of Defence, the IAF received information about the forest … The post IAF conducts first-ever night aerial firefighting mission to tackle Kasauli forest blaze appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, May 30, 2026. The UN high commissioner for human rights called for tougher measures by governments and tech firms to make online platforms safe places for children. Making the digital world safe for children is an urgent priority, the United Nations said Friday, adding that those responsible for online … The post Protecting children online an ‘urgent priority’ – UN appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, briefed the Security Council’s open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), presenting the Secretary-General’s annual report and stressing the need to support survivors in conflict zones where services are increasingly inaccessible. New York/Bengaluru, 29 May 2026. Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual … The post Conflict-related sexual violence cases more than doubled in 2025, UN warns appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Ministry of Finance has cleared a ₹70,000-crore proposal for the Indian Navy’s Project 75(I), a landmark initiative under the “Make in India” framework.This program will deliver six advanced diesel-electric submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems, a technology that significantly enhances underwater endurance and stealth.The submarines will be jointly built by Mazagon Read Full Article at Source