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By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 3, 2026. Over 550 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, have been awarded the United Nations Medal of Honour by UNMISS for their dedication to protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women’s self-defence training, combating gender violence, and improving humanitarian access. A total of 565 peacekeepers … The post Over 550 Indian Peacekeepers awarded UN Medal of Honour appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru. Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, on June 2, visited the upcoming Defence MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) site near Bengaluru Airport. Mr. Chandrasekaran was accompanied by Mr. Sukaran Singh, Managing Director, Tata Advanced System Ltd (TASL) and other members of the senior management team. TASL is setting up India’s first private defence MRO … The post N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons Reviews Strategic Defence Programmes, Upcoming C130J MRO Facility Near Bengaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 2. Seeking to dispel concerns that the Quad is evolving into a military alliance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asserted that the grouping’s newly launched maritime surveillance initiative is intended to enhance maritime safety, security and domain awareness across the Indo-Pacific rather than contribute to militarisation of the region. The … The post Quad maritime surveillance push focused on security, not militarisation: India appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, June 1, 2026. The United Nations continues to warn against the dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior official told the Security Council on Monday, June 1, underlining the need for restraint and dialogue. Romania requested the urgent meeting after a Russian drone entered its airspace on … The post UN stresses the need for de-escalation in Ukraine war as attacks rise appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 2. India and Oman on June 1 operationalised their long-awaited Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade pact expected to significantly deepen bilateral economic ties, boost exports, enhance services trade and facilitate greater investment flows between the two countries. The agreement, which entered into force on June 1 after both countries … The post Historic India-Oman CEPA comes into force appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Rolls-Royce is preparing a major expansion in India with plans for a civil aviation engine MRO facility, an aero gas turbine complex for indigenous military jet engines, and exploration of small modular reactors (SMRs) in the nuclear energy sector, according to a report by TOI.These initiatives could bring billions in investment and create over 10,000 jobs, positioning India as a key global hub Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, June 1, 2026. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rosemary Kalapurakal of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her duties on 1 June. Ms. Kalapurakal is a seasoned United Nations professional with over 25 years of experience … The post Secretary-General appoints Rosemary Kalapurakal of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

COURTLAND, Ala. Lockheed Martin on June 1, 2026, inaugurated an 88,000-square foot, purpose-built Missile Assembly Building 5 (MAB-5) in Courtland, Alabama. The state-of-the-art plant will produce the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and bolster the nation’s layered missile defense architecture. MAB-5 consolidates Lockheed Martin’s most sophisticated digital manufacturing tools and smart processes, … The post Lockheed Martin Opens Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Courtland, Alabama appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 1. Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty on June 1 assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s only integrated tri-service operational command, at Sri Vijaya Puram. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989, Vice Admiral McCarty is a specialist in gunnery and missile warfare and … The post Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty takes charge as Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 1. Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Central Air Command on June 1, succeeding Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on May 31 after completing four decades of distinguished service. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in … The post Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry takes charge as chief of Central Air Command appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source