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Bengaluru, Aug 10. Drone battery technology company Dreamfly Innovations has been recognised as one of the winners of the Nasscom Emerge 50 awards in the Climate Tech and Sustainability category, highlighting its work on advanced battery solutions for cleaner, safer and more efficient drone and aviation operations. The Nasscom Emerge 50 awards recognise startups that … The post Dreamfly Innovations named Among Nasscom Emerge 50 winners for climate tech and sustainability appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bethesda, Md., August 10, 2026. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a two-year AUD$26.5 million contract to create a sovereign Combat Systems Integration (CSI) capability for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines under the AUKUS partnership. Australian engineers will be supported by US-based Virginia-class submarine subject-matter experts, to accelerate capability development and … The post Lockheed Martin Partners with Australian Submarine Agency on Combat Systems Integration for Virginia-Class Fleet appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, August 10. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on August 10, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and further deepening defence ties between the two countries. The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, is Admiral Swaminathan’s first visit to Mauritius after assuming charge … The post Navy chief Krishna Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to bolster maritime cooperation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revived production of the Su‑30MKI fighter jet at its Nashik facility, marking a significant development in India’s combat aviation sector. Twelve new aircraft are planned for delivery by 2029, with the first expected to roll out between 2027 and 2028.According to a report in The Economic Times, the Nashik facility, which has long been associated with the Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, August 9. A Cessna C172 aircraft operated by a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved flying training organisation suffered a runway excursion at Baramati Airfield in Maharashtra on August 9, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The incident involving aircraft VT-SEX, operated by the Academy of Carver Aviation, occurred at around 12:25 pm … The post Cessna aircraft suffers runway excursion during training exercise in Maharashtra’s Baramati appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, August 9. Lieutenant General (Retd) Dr Narendra Kotwal, a renowned endocrinologist and former Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, has been appointed Executive Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal. Dr Kotwal brings to the position extensive experience in military medicine, clinical practice, medical … The post Lt Gen (Retd) Narendra Kotwal appointed Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s Kaveri 2.0 fighter jet engine program has entered a decisive phase, with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment achieving major breakthroughs in weight reduction, thrust performance, and advanced materials.The engine is now targeting integration with TEJAS variants by 2030 and could eventually power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and the Ghatak UCAV, marking a critical step toward Read Full Article at Source

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has urged the government to fast-track funding for next-generation military technologies, including hypersonic glide missiles and sixth-generation fighter aircraft, stressing the need for dedicated resources, testing infrastructure, and clear timelines to avoid delays.The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work on hypersonic systems and the Read Full Article at Source

Bhopal, August 8. Culture ministers and representatives from BRICS member and partner countries on August 8 adopted the Bhopal Declaration, outlining a framework for expanding cultural cooperation, promoting creative industries and protecting cultural heritage among the grouping’s members. The declaration was adopted at the 11th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in Bhopal under India’s BRICS … The post BRICS culture ministers adopt Bhopal Declaration to deepen cultural cooperation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, August 8. India and Russia on August 7 reviewed progress in industrial cooperation and explored new areas of collaboration in sectors including railways, aerospace, critical minerals, fertilisers and advanced technologies, as the two countries seek to deepen their economic and industrial partnership. The discussions took place during the 12th Session of the India-Russia … The post India, Russia step up industrial cooperation in key sectors appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source