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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

TEMPERE, Finland, June 26, 2026. Lockheed Martin and Finnish technology company Insta are continuing to establish Europe’s first sustainment centre for the M270A2 and HIMARS® MLRS CFCS at Insta’s facility in Tampere, Finland. This will be Europe’s first MLRS fire control system maintenance and sustainment centre. The M270A2, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is a tracked … The post Lockheed Martin and Insta Advance Europe’s First Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Common Fire Control System (CFCS) Sustainment Centre appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into a global aviation hub received a major boost on June 25 as Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched the country’s first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the new Hub-and-Spoke model from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. The launch marks … The post India launches first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under Hub-and-Spoke model from Varanasi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, June 26. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit comes at a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific and increasing strategic convergence between New Delhi and Tokyo. As Takaichi undertakes her first official visit to India … The post Japan PM’s upcoming India visit signals deepening India-Japan strategic convergence appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 26. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul during his official visit to the Republic of Korea from June 24 to 25, with both sides reviewing progress in their Special Strategic Partnership and discussing ways to deepen cooperation across key sectors. Jaishankar … The post Jaishankar, South Korean Foreign Minister review strategic partnership during Seoul visit appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source