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New Delhi, May 9. The Indian Coast Guard on May 9 commissioned ICGS Achal, the newest vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The induction marks a significant enhancement of the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities across India’s maritime domain. Named Achal, meaning “firm”, the vessel reflects the Coast Guard’s steadfast … The post Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Achal, boosting maritime surveillance and security appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 9. India on May 8 carried out a successful flight trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. During the test, the missile carried multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread across a wide area in the Indian … The post India successfully tests MIRV-capable advanced Agni missile over Indian Ocean Region appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, May 8, 2026. NASA announced on May 8 that, Brian Hughes will return to the agency as senior director of launch operations, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, Hughes will provide enterprise-level leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for NASA’s launch infrastructure. Reporting to … The post NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations  appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar SEOUL, May 7, 2026. North Korea is not bound to any treaty on ​non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, May 7,as Pyongyang continues to reject international pressure and sanctions to dismantle its nuclear programme. Kim Song, North Korea’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said in a … The post North Korea not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, KCNA reports appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Jaipur, May 8. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 8 described Operation Sindoor as a defining example of the Indian armed forces’ ability to execute a swift, precise and coordinated response to protect national interests, while urging top military commanders to prepare for future conflicts shaped by technology and hybrid threats. Addressing the second edition … The post Rajnath Singh hails Operation Sindoor as model of joint warfare at Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 8. India and Singapore reaffirmed their strong commitment to combating terrorism and transnational crime during the fifth meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) held in New Delhi on May 7. The meeting was co-chaired by Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Ngiam Shih Chun, … The post India, Singapore reaffirm zero tolerance for terrorism at 5th Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Jaipur, May 8. Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who served as Director General of Air Operations during Operation Sindoor last year, said on May 7 that Indian forces shot down 13 Pakistani aircraft and struck 11 airfields during the high-intensity military campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur to mark the first anniversary of … The post Air Marshal Bharti details Operation Sindoor: 13 Pakistani aircraft downed, 11 airfields hit, terror camps neutralised appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 8. Two of India’s foremost missile pioneers – Prahlada Ramarao, regarded as the architect of the Akash air-defence system, and Sudhir Mishra, CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace – have described how decades of indigenous research and development translated into operational advantage for India during Operation Sindoor. In a conversation with CNN-News18, … The post Akash and BrahMos showcased India’s self-reliant air power during Operation Sindoor appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, May 8. Dr Prahlada Ramarao is widely regarded as the architect of India’s Akash missile system, one of the country’s most complex air-defence systems under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. In a detailed interview with India Strategic, the former DRDO scientist described how the Akash project emerged at a … The post FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION SINDOOR appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, May 7, 2026. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met the United Nations Secretary General Antonoio Guterres. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has held a “productive meeting” with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Mr. Singh, who is in … The post MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Chief Antonio Guterres appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source