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Bengaluru, May 24. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that the India) basic trainer aircraft in the financial year 2027, marking a major milestone in India’s indigenous military aviation programme. The announcement follows the start of serial production at HAL’s manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru and Nashik, which the company said had helped overcome earlier supply … The post IAF to receive first indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft in FY2027, says HAL appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Abu Dhabi, May 24. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has warned that the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has become the “most severe supply disruption on record,” with far-reaching consequences for global energy security, inflation and economic growth. Speaking in a discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council and moderated by RBC Capital Markets executive … The post Sultan Al-Jaber warns Strait of Hormuz crisis has triggered global economic shock appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Washington/Bengaluru, May 23, 2026. A gunman has been shot dead after approaching a White House security checkpoint and firing at officers, federal officials have said. The White House, where US President Donald Trump was present, was briefly locked down on Saturday as the sound of a sustained volley of gunshots rang … The post Suspected gunman dies after exchange of fire with Secret Service agents at White House checkpoint appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, May 24, 2026. Eleven Test Pilots and Six Flight Test Engineers of the 48th Flight Test Course graduated from the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru on May 23, 2026 post completion of a rigorous 48 weeks multi-discipline training curriculum. This year, the graduating course, comprised of a cohort of 17 officers … The post Graduation Ceremony of 48th Flight Test Course held appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, May 23. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 23, with the two leaders reviewing the growing momentum in the India-US strategic partnership amid intensifying geopolitical developments across the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. Rubio’s visit comes just days before the … The post Modi, Rubio review expanding India-US strategic partnership ahead of Quad meeting appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026. The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the US Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of safety reviews and software enhancements for the new uncrewed fighter jet. The return follows a strategic pause in flight testing stemming from an … The post YFQ-42A Returns to Flight Testing appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it … The post GA-ASI completes First Flight of MQ-9B with AEW Pods appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

  Bengaluru, May 23, 2026. The prestigious Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force will commemorate its 30th Anniversary on 26 May 2026, celebrating three glorious decades of breath taking air displays across India and abroad. Popularly known as the “Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force”, the nine aircraft formation acrobatic team has … The post Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Abu Dhabi, May 23. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed cautious optimism over the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash saying there is a “50-50 chance” of reaching a deal to end the crisis. Speaking at the Globsec … The post UAE warns of regional instability as Iran strait crisis clouds US-Israel talks appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 22, 2026. In a push to accelerate domestic manufacturing in the space sector, the Department of Space has approved the setting up of Common Technical Facilities in the States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. These facilities will be equipped with high-end testing, validation, and integration infrastructure. The Governments of Gujarat and Tamil … The post DoS Clears Common Technical Facilities in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu to Boost Space Manufacturing and Launch Ecosystem appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source