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New Delhi, May 22. The Indian Navy has launched ‘Sanghmitra’, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) shipyard in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel, designated Yard 3039, was launched by Sarita Vatsayan on May 20 in the presence of Vice … The post Indian Navy launches Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sanghmitra’ in Kolkata appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has floated parallel tenders for ASTRA MK-1 rocket motor components, a move designed to accelerate production for Su‑30MKI and TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets.This step strengthens India’s self‑reliant defence ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and ensures faster delivery of critical missile systems to the Indian Air Force and Navy.BDL, a Government of India Read Full Article at Source

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is intensifying its focus on unmanned warfare as drones, loitering munitions and autonomous strike systems increasingly dominate modern battlefields, reported TOI.The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a key DRDO laboratory, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for compact, combat-proven turbojet engines designed for aerospace Read Full Article at Source

Mumbai, May 22, 2026. ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading UAV technology company, today announced DGCA Type Certification for the Q6 V2 GEO, a multi-purpose enterprise and geospatial UAV designed for advanced surveillance, mapping, inspection, and multi-sensor aerial data acquisition, under the Drone Rules, 2021, in the Small category (2 to 25 kg). The Q6 V2 … The post ideaForge’s Q6 V2 GEO Receives DGCA Type Certification for Enterprise Mapping and Geospatial Operations appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

China’s newly imposed supply chain control regime has emerged as a significant challenge to India’s ambition of positioning itself as an alternate global electronics manufacturing hub, reported TOI.The measures, introduced in April, are designed to tighten Beijing’s grip on supply chains and defend its strategic interests. Industry leaders in India have already reached out to the Centre, seeking Read Full Article at Source

Dubai, May 21, 2026. Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until 23 May on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. The Official Dubai Government Delegation departs today, 21 May. … The post Dubai Airports set to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York, May 19, 2026. A nuclear disaster with potentially harrowing human and environmental impacts was narrowly averted this week in the United Arab Emirates, as Iranian drones struck a functioning nuclear power plant, the senior UN nuclear safety official told an emergency meeting of the Security Council. Rafael Mariano Grossi, … The post Disaster narrowly averted in United Arab Emirates, Nuclear Energy Watchdog Chief, Grossi tells Security Council appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi/Rome, May 20. India and Italy on May 20, 2026 agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership, marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defence, trade, technology, connectivity, culture and multilateral engagement following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome. … The post India, Italy elevate ties to ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ after Rome summit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Secretary of Defence Production, Sanjeev Kumar, has expressed firm confidence that the Indian Air Force will receive the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) within the current financial year, despite the program facing repeated delays.He emphasised that while the aircraft is not yet fully ready, the remaining work is minimal and nearing completion.The Indian Air Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi/Seoul, May 20. India and South Korea on May 20 agreed to significantly expand their defence cooperation, signing a series of agreements and outlining new pathways for joint development, production and innovation during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. The comprehensive discussions … The post India, South Korea deepen defence partnership with new MoUs, industry push during Rajnath Singh’s Seoul visit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source