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Jeddah, June 29, 2026. Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has received the 2026 APEX Award for Best Cabin Service in the Middle East. The award was presented during the APEX Awards ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Future Travel Experience (FTE) EMEA event, a leading aviation … The post Saudia Earns 2026 APEX Best Cabin Service in the Middle East Award appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 29. In a significant milestone for Indian civil aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 successfully landed at Udaipur airport on June 27 using India’s indigenous Gagan satellite-based navigation system instead of conventional ground-based radio landing aids.     The operation marked the first time in India that a full-sized commercial passenger jet completed … The post India records first passenger jet landing using indigenous Gagan satellite navigation system appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi/Victoria, June 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 28 reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a “trusted partner” of Seychelles, outlining an ambitious vision for deeper cooperation in maritime security, the blue economy, climate action and digital transformation while addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles during the island nation’s golden jubilee … The post Modi pledges enduring partnership with Seychelles, unveils vision for secure and prosperous Indian Ocean appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Washington DC/ Bengaluru. NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle. A new report from NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) warns that launch facilities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida and Wallops Flight Facility in … The post NASA’s aging infrastructure can’t handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 27. The Indian Coast Guard on June 27 commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa, marking another step in the force’s ongoing modernisation drive and strengthening its maritime security capabilities. The vessel, whose name means “indestructible”, symbolises the resilience and enduring commitment of the … The post Indian Coast Guard commissions new Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay in Goa appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 27. Indian Navy survey vessel INS Ikshak arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 26 as part of its operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime cooperation with island nations in the region. The visit coincides with Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations, highlighting the … The post INS Ikshak arrives in Seychelles for National Day celebrations and maritime engagement appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 27. Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in Maryland, United States, on June 26 as part of its landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, aimed at showcasing India’s maritime heritage and strengthening international goodwill. The voyage to Baltimore from Norfolk included a passage through the historic … The post INS Sudarshini reaches Baltimore as part of transoceanic Lokayan 26 expedition appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

TUCSON, Ariz., June 26, 2026. Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster US military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce AIM-9X missiles along with associated hardware and software for US and Foreign … The post RTX’s Raytheon awarded $1.1 billion US Navy contract to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 27, 2026. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) demonstrated successful hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at a thrust level of 175 Tonne at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri , Tamil Nadu on 24th June 2026. The Power Head Test Article (PHTA) encompasses all engine systems except the … The post ISRO successfully conducts hot test of Semicryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article at higher thrust level appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Dassault Aviation is actively scouting for an Indian partner to locally manufacture the wings of Rafale fighter jets, a move that would deepen Indo‑French defence collaboration and expand India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.This initiative follows the ongoing fuselage production partnership with Tata Advanced Systems in Hyderabad and signals Dassault’s intent to broaden industrial Read Full Article at Source