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New Delhi, June 7. State-run shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is on the cusp of securing one of the Indian Navy’s largest warship construction contracts in recent years, with the company awaiting final clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the Next Generation Corvettes (NGC) programme. The project, estimated to be … The post GRSE poised for ₹40,000-crore navy corvette contract, awaiting CCS approval appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 7. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has unveiled the Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047, a landmark document designed to steer the force’s long-term transformation and align its development with the national vision of a developed India by 2047. The guidelines, derived from the broader framework of the Defence Forces Vision … The post Army Chief unveils Strategic Guidelines 2047 to drive transformation into future-ready force appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 7. India and Indonesia on June 7 reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship and agreed to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including defence, maritime security, trade, digital technologies, energy and space, during the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired … The post India, Indonesia review strategic partnership, pledge deeper cooperation across key sectors appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 7. Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh received a firsthand operational assessment of the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft during his official visit to France from June 2 to 4, highlighting India’s ongoing efforts to modernise its airlift fleet and strengthen strategic mobility capabilities. As part of … The post IAF Chief evaluates Airbus A400M in France as India advances MTA programme appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Data centre operator AirTrunk on June 6, 2026 said it plans to invest more than ₹3 lakh crore (about US$30 billion) in India by 2030 to expand digital infrastructure capacity, betting on the country’s rapid growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company, backed by Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board … The post AirTrunk plans $30 billion investment in India’s AI, cloud infrastructure by 2030 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 6, 2026. The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the seventh batch of Agniveervayu trainees (AGVT) intake 01/2026, comprising both men and women was held at Air Force Station Jalahalli on 06 June 2026. A total of 3146 Agniveervayus successfully completed their 22 weeks of rigorous and transformative training and are now set to … The post Passing Out Parade of Agniveervayus Trainees: 01/2026 at Air Force Station Jalahalli appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 6. Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach, saying efforts by other countries to influence India’s ties with Russia are ineffective and counterproductive. He also reiterated Moscow’s willingness to collaborate with New Delhi on the development and production of the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter … The post Putin reaffirms offer for joint Su-57 fighter programme appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 6. Ace fighter pilot and veteran test aviator Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) and is set to assume office on July 1. Currently serving as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Air Marshal … The post Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of Air Staff appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on June 4 agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, healthcare and other strategic sectors, with energy security emerging as the key focus of their discussions amid growing uncertainty in global oil markets. Describing Venezuela as an … The post India, Venezuela seek to expand energy, critical minerals cooperation as Modi holds talks with Rodríguez appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, Germany, June 5, 2026. Elbit Systems Deutschland, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., will participate in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, taking place in Berlin, Germany. The company will highlight a range of advanced technologies tailored to the needs of the German Armed Forces and European partners, reflecting its growing role in supporting … The post Elbit Systems Deutschland to Showcase Advanced Technologies at ILA Berlin 2026 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source