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By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, Oct 2. As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance, opportunities for its large-scale application have expanded significantly. However, alongside positive advancements come serious concerns, particularly regarding its use in modern warfare and the development of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Commonly called “killer robots,” these systems leverage AI … The post UN addresses AI and the Dangers of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Oct 2. Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) marked its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years of its establishment and highlighting its role in promoting jointness, integration and synergy among India’s three armed forces. The anniversary, observed as ‘Tri-Service Day’ on October 1, was celebrated under the theme ‘Future Readiness through Jointness & Integration’. … The post HQ Integrated Defence Staff marks 25 years, highlights push for greater tri-service integration appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

MH-139A enters full-rate production, reaches initial operational capability US Air Force advances fielding plans with an order for four additional aircraft PHILADELPHIA, Oct 1, 2026. Boeing received an award for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following the US Air Force declaring initial operating capability for the program earlier this year. “This … The post Boeing secures order for first full-rate production Grey Wolf Helicopters appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Oct 2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for greater integration of the financial systems of the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with wider use of digitisation, automation and real-time data to improve financial management and transparency in the Ministry of Defence. Addressing the 279th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts … The post Rajnath Singh calls for integrated defence financial systems, greater digitisation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Helsinki, Finland, Oct 1, 2026. ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, and Nokia, a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, today announced a partnership to develop secure, sovereign and high-performance broadband low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments, supporting missions from defense and border security to emergency services and disaster response. … The post ICEYE and Nokia partner to launch secure and sovereign satellite communications for governments and defense customers appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India is moving closer to a major expansion of its underwater combat fleet, with an over ₹80,000 crore Project-75(I) submarine acquisition now awaiting final approval from the competent authority.The development comes as New Delhi closely monitors growing maritime cooperation between Pakistan and China, particularly the induction of new Hangor-class submarines into the Pakistan Navy.Defence Read Full Article at Source

France has signalled its willingness to provide India with greater flexibility to integrate indigenous weapons and systems on the Rafale fighter, a development that could become a key element of the proposed acquisition of 114 additional aircraft under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, India Today reported.This requirement has assumed increasing importance as India seeks greater Read Full Article at Source

Israel President Isaac Herzog has announced plans to recommend the President’s Medal for Civilian Bravery for four passengers who displayed extraordinary courage during a mid-air cockpit attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight.Herzog said he had spoken to Yinon Hayon, Tzvika Mans, Asaf Reguan and Dr Shota Mosiashvili, and informed them of his intention to recommend them for the civilian Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, Oct 1. Swiss President Guy Parmelin will pay a State visit to India from October 5 to 7, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with bilateral trade, investment, technology and the India-EFTA economic partnership expected to figure prominently during his visit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs … The post Swiss President Guy Parmelin to visit India from October 5-7; bilateral ties, trade and EFTA pact on agenda appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, Oct 1. Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian commander of flydubai Flight FZ1073, has emerged as the central figure in an extraordinary aviation emergency after world leaders praised his courage and presence of mind in helping prevent what Israeli authorities described as an attempted effort to take control of the Dubai-Tel Aviv aircraft. Machchhar … The post Global leaders hail Captain Smit Machchhar after flydubai cockpit attack appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source