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By R Anil Kumar Paris, June 18, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, a mission designed to contribute to global water and food security. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Paris during the final leg of his visit to … The post India and France to launch Trishna satellite in 2027: PM Modi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, June 18, 2026. The head of the UN-affiliated atomic energy agency, on Thursday, June 18, welcomed the signing of an initial Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assist with concrete measures such as verification of Iran’s nuclear programme, a key … The post US-Iran deal: technical work can begin, says atomic energy agency appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

EUROSATORY, June 18, 2026. Long-range fires are undergoing a significant revival across Europe as governments rebuild artillery capabilities that had declined sharply following the end of the Cold War. Speaking at Eurosatory 2026, Shephard Defence Insight analyst Dr Peter Magill described the trend as an “artillery renaissance”, driven largely by lessons from Russia’s full-scale invasion … The post Ukraine drives European artillery renaissance appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar The UN Security Council has been meeting in New York for its annual open debate on women, peace and security, in line with a 25-year-old resolution. The Secretary-General’s most recent report on the issue shows that in 2024, women made up only seven percent of negotiators on average worldwide, and nearly … The post UNSC-Open debate on women, peace and security appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi/Paris, June 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18 highlighted India’s rapid technological transformation and called on global innovators and businesses to partner with the country, saying technology must be democratised and made accessible to all. Addressing the 10th edition of VivaTech, Europe’s largest technology event, in Paris, Modi said … The post Modi showcases India’s tech transformation, calls for global partnerships at VivaTech 2026 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence indigenisation drive with the delivery of the first indigenous BrahMos missile warhead from Nagpur.The warhead has been produced by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, a private sector facility, under a technology transfer arrangement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This marks a decisive step in reducing Read Full Article at Source

Paris, June 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of global shipping and logistics major CMA CGM, on expanding cooperation in India’s rapidly growing maritime sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the discussions, held on June 18 on the margins of the VivaTech 2026 technology event … The post PM Modi discusses maritime cooperation with CMA CGM Chairman Rodolphe Saadé appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 18. Nearly 74 percent of security professionals have either personally experienced or witnessed gender-based discrimination in the workplace, according to the Women in Security Survey (WISS) 2026 released on June 18 by IIRIS Consulting in collaboration with the CII Centre of Women Leadership. The report, based on responses from 730 security professionals, … The post Nearly three-quarters of security professionals report gender-based discrimination: Survey appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 18, 2026. The first of the six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), being constructed by Chowgule & Company Private Limited for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was inducted into service in Goa on June 18, 2026. The hovercraft aims to enhance ICG’s operational effectiveness across a broad spectrum of maritime duties and … The post ICG bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Donauwörth, Germany, June 18, 2026. Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan, recently entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between … The post Airbus and Armenia sign for six H145 helicopters appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source