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By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 30, 2026. Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with increased food and fuel costs, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday, June 30. Following the shaky ceasefire in the US and Israeli … The post Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence has announced that its air force carried out precision airstrikes against ISIS positions inside Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.The strikes were described as strategic retaliation, coming amid mounting international condemnation of Pakistan’s repeated cross‑border actions and its alleged attempts to externalise domestic failures through Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 30, 2026. Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited has signed a long-term supply agreement with FACC Operations GmbH, Austria, one of the world’s leading aerospace Tier-1 suppliers and a strategic partner to major global aerospace OEMs. The agreement covers the manufacture and supply of precision-engineered aerospace components and flying parts and was awarded to … The post Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited Signs Long-Term Supply Agreement with FACC appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly, combining battlefield validation with rising exports to enhance its global profile.The trio of Agni, Pralay, and BrahMos represents a layered capability. Agni provides nuclear deterrence with ranges extending up to 8,000 kilometres and multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology.Pralay fills the tactical gap with a manoeuvrable Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 30, 2026:At the United Nations launch of the inaugural Peacebuilding Overview Report during Peacebuilding Week, one figure stood out: the world spends one dollar on peace for every hundred dollars it spends on the military. That imbalance has persisted for two decades. It is not an accident. … The post The World spends “A Hundred Dollars for War, One Dollar for Peace”- UN Report appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Copenhagen, June 30, 2026. Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. The … The post SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo to accelerate growth and fleet modernisation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. General Dhiraj Seth on June 30 assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of service in the Indian Army. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December … The post General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army Chief appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 30, 2026. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Manju Matha during a challenging Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operation conducted off the coast of Mangaluru on the evening of June 29, 2026. The operation showcased the Indian Coast Guard’s exceptional professionalism, operational readiness … The post Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen in challenging search and rescue operation off Mangaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 30. General Upendra Dwivedi retired on June 30 after more than four decades of service in the armed forces, relinquishing the post of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) after a tenure marked by operational preparedness, military reforms and efforts to modernise the force. During his tenure as Army Chief, General Dwivedi … The post General Upendra Dwivedi retires as Army Chief after four decades of service appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar UNDP projects global fossil fuel subsidies will climb to $1.1 trillion in 2026, around $410 billion higher than in 2025 if oil prices average $88.60 a barrel. In a more severe scenario, with prices reaching $110 a barrel, subsidies could rise to $1.43 trillion. “Money that should be building schools, hospitals, … The post Middle East conflict leaves developing countries paying the price appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source