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Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems, receives Letter of Intent up to ₹151 Crore long term debt financing with nominal rate of interest under the Government of India’s Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. The capital will be channelled into the development of YETI, a heavy-lift, autonomous … The post IdeaForge receives TDB nod for Financial Assistance of ₹151 Crore Under RDI Scheme to Advance Heavy-Lift UAV Platform ‘YETI’ appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Washington/Teheran/ Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. US President Donald Trump on August 3, said Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not agree a pact to end the conflict between the two nations, saying Tehran had one last chance to strike a deal. “I think we’re going to maybe get something, but I … The post Trump says Iran faces ‘decapitation’ if it doesn’t strike deal appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s fighter jet engine effort has reached a decisive stage, with the Safran–GTRE joint venture for a 120 kN turbofan now before the Cabinet Committee on Security for approval, expected by 15 August 2026.This marks the first time India will own full intellectual property in advanced propulsion, a breakthrough that could transform its airpower autonomy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2025 Read Full Article at Source

Pakistan has deployed 250 Chinese-made SH-15 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers along its border with India, marking a significant escalation in artillery reinforcement, India Today reported.Intelligence sources revealed that the Pakistan Army has begun systematically positioning these systems across key sectors along its eastern frontier, stretching from north to south.This move represents Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 3 stressed the need for closer integration between the military and civilian wings of the Ministry of Defence, saying greater synergy across the defence establishment is essential to address evolving security and technological challenges. Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in New … The post Rajnath Singh calls for deeper military-civilian integration in Defence Ministry appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Robbin Laird August 2, 2026. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it is worth pausing on one of history’s more consequential ironies: the survival of the American republic was purchased in no small part by the treasury, the diplomacy, and the officer corps of an absolute monarchy that would itself … The post Remembering the Village d’Auteuil: Franklin and the American Debt to France for American Independence appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. India hosted a delegation of United Nations Permanent Representatives for a week-long familiarization visit, featuring a welcome dinner hosted by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George. Visit Details and Multilateralism Familiarization Visit: UN Permanent Representatives are in India on a week-long trip to understand … The post India hosts UN Delegation, Reinforces Vision of Inclusive Multilateralism appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The National Aerospace Laboratories has initiated research and development on Nickel–Titanium–Hafnium high temperature shape memory alloys. These alloys are designed to exhibit low thermal hysteresis, making them highly suitable for advanced actuation systems operating under elevated temperature conditions.Two alloy compositions have been successfully prepared. The first is Ni50 Ti30 Hf20, and Read Full Article at Source

Skyroot Aerospace has confirmed that following the historic maiden orbital flight of Vikram-1, it is prioritising the construction of its own launch pad to accelerate launch frequency and gain operational independence from ISRO’s shared facilities, India Today reported.This marks a pivotal step in India’s private space sector, signalling a shift towards self-reliant infrastructure.Skyroot Read Full Article at Source

India’s aspiration to acquire a fifth-generation fighter jet from Russia is increasingly shaped by geopolitical considerations, Ajay Banerjee of The Tribune reported.The Indian Air Force has identified the Sukhoi-57 as a potential stopgap solution until the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft becomes operational in the next decade. Discussions within the Ministry of Defence over the past Read Full Article at Source